There are now a number of ways to access a Covid-19 test across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
If you have symptoms of coronavirus which are any of: a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, you should get a test as soon as possible. The test involves taking a swab of the nose and the back of the throat.
Providing there is local availability, you can book in for a test at a mobile testing site, a fixed drive in site, walk through sites or for a home testing kit by calling 119 or via the online government portal. You must book in for a test prior to attending any testing centre.
There is a fixed testing drive-through site located at County Hall car park on Loughborough Road in West Bridgford, Nottingham.
New walk-through local testing sites have also been confirmed in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
The walk-through local testing sites in city can be found at:
– Forest Park and Ride in Nottingham City
– Newthorpe Street in Nottingham City
– Duke Street car park in Bulwell
– Southglade Leisure Centre car park in Bestwood
In county, walk-through local testing sites can be found at:
– Central Avenue car park in Worksop
– Civic Centre car park in Mansfield
– Castle House car park in Newark
– Druids Inn car park in Arnold
Mobile testing units (MTUs) are located at temporary locations to help increase access to coronavirus testing. You can see a rundown of MTUs below.
Over the next week, MTUs can be found in the following areas:
Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December – Beeston
Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December – Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Please note: Locations for mobile testing units beyond Sunday 6th December are not yet confirmed. This is to ensure mobile testing units can be sent to specific areas in response to local outbreaks and where they are most needed. Please check this webpage regularly for further updates.
You will receive your test result via text or email within 72 hours. If your test is positive, you must self-isolate immediately. For more information on receiving your result, visit the NHS website. For more information on getting a test, read our COVID-19 testing FAQs.
Due to current circumstances, the location and dates listed above may change. The content on this webpage was accurate when published at 09:09 on 30.11.20.
