Mobile testing units (MTUs) are located across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire at temporary locations to help increase access to coronavirus testing.
Note: This article is not related to the announcement of rapid testing for the county
If you have symptoms of coronavirus including a high temperature, a new continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, you should get tested as soon as possible.
Providing there is local availability, you can book in for a test at a mobile testing site, a drive-in or walk through site or for a home testing kit by calling 119 or via the online government portal.
There is a fixed testing drive-through site located at County Hall car park on Loughborough Road in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Three new walk-through local testing sites have also been confirmed in Nottingham. The testing sites can be found at Forest Park and Ride and Newthorpe Street in Nottingham City, Duke Street car park in Bulwell and Southglade Leisure Centre car park in Bestwood.
You must book in for a test prior to attending a testing centre.
- What you need to know
- Locations for mobile testing units across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
- GP appointment guidance
- Hospital Appointment Guidance
- Getting a COVID-19 test
- Vulnerable Adults FAQ
The test involves taking a swab of the nose and the back of the throat, which can be done by yourself or by a tester.
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.
Over the next week, sites can be found in the following areas:
Wednesday 11th November – Hucknall
Wednesday 11th November – Clifton
Wednesday 11th November – Broxtowe
Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November – Rushcliffe
Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th, Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November – Newark
Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November – Carlton
Thursday 12th, Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November – Lenton
Thursday 12th, Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November – Retford
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November – Mansfield
Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th November – Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th November – Beeston
Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th November – Nottingham City
Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th November – Sutton-in-Ashfield
Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th November – East Leake
Thursday 19th and Friday 20th November – Lenton
Thursday 19th, Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November – Rushcliffe
Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November – Clifton
Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November – Hucknall
Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November – Retford
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November – Mansfield
UPDATE: Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, we are reviewing how and where we deploy mobile testing facilities.
Therefore the locations for mobile testing units beyond Sunday 22 November 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.
If you have symptoms of coronavirus including a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, please book in for a test by calling 119 or visiting the online government portal. You must stay at home if you have symptoms of coronavirus.
