Rapid COVID-19 Testing for those who can’t work from home
Written by News on 01/03/2021
People who cannot work from home and still need to travel to their place of work are now able to get regular rapid Covid-19 tests at testing sites across Lancashire.
A similar service is also being offered to people who can’t work from home in Cumbria.
The aim of the regular testing is to help keep essential workers safe by identifying those who are carrying the virus but are not showing symptoms, and could be unknowingly spreading the virus to their colleagues or to the wider community.
The testing is not yet available to the general public and is specifically for those who must still travel to work but have no Covid-19 symptoms. The testing sites are in place in all 14 districts of Lancashire.
Angie Ridgwell, chair of the Lancashire Resilience Forum, said: “It is estimated that around one in three people may not show symptoms but are still infectious and could unknowingly pass on Covid-19 to colleagues or loved ones. It is vital that we identify these people and break the chains of transmission. This will ensure that the people of Lancashire who cannot work from home are protected at work and that businesses can continue to operate safely.
“If you cannot work from home and your workplace is not signed up to Lancashire’s workplace testing programme, please get tested regularly for Covid-19 at your nearest site.”
Businesses across the county can also register for Lancashire’s workplace testing programme, so they can set up on-site testing facilities where staff can be trained to carry out testing on a regular basis. A range of employers across the region have already started workplace testing with successful results. Employers and businesses can find out more about workplace testing and register their interest online.
Details of testing sites in Lancashire can be found in the links below.
In Cumbria there are a range of sites available through Cumbria County Council.
Some rapid testing sites in Lancashire require you book and appointment and others are operating on a drop-in basis. You can see the full list here.
Blackpool Testing Sites – Drop In
Location | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 |
The Oracle 49 St Anne’s Road Blackpool FY4 2AP |
Monday 8.15am to 7.40pm |
Thursday 8.15am to 7.40pm |
Saturday 2.15pm to 5.40pm |
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Whiteholme Youth and Community Centre All Saints Road Blackpool FY5 3AL |
Tuesday 12.15pm to 7.40pm |
Thursday 8.15am to 7.40pm |
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Salvation Army Raikes Parade Blackpool FY1 4EL |
Tuesday 8.15am to 5.40pm |
Wednesday 8.15am to 7.40pm |
Friday 10.45am to 6.15pm |
Saturday 9.15am to 12.40pm |