Coronavirus update from

Telford and Wrekin Council

2 February 2021

More local places to get a rapid test

There are now more sites than ever in Telford and Wrekin offering rapid tests to people without symptoms:

• Madeley at The Anstice
• Newport at Cosy Hall
• Oakengates at The Place
• Selected pharmacies across the borough

More pharmacies will open to offer rapid tests in the coming weeks.

Who should get a rapid test?

Pharmacies can offer tests to those aged 11 years and over, other sites offer tests to those aged 16 and over.

How can you get a rapid test?

You can browse available testing sites, slots and book a rapid test online. Often you can get a test on the same day you book.

Book a rapid test

What should I do if I have symptoms?

You should self-isolate immediately and book a test if you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms:

• a high temperature
• a new, continuous cough
• a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

A free NHS test can be booked on the government website.

Get free NHS test

You do not need to self-isolate but you are advised to book a COVID-19 test as a precaution if you are showing "precautionary symptoms:"

• headaches
• aches and pains
• feeling very tired for no good reason
• sore throat
• runny nose
• sneezing
• tummy ache in children

Many local residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 have displayed these precautionary symptoms.

If you have any of these precautionary symptoms, you should book a free NHS test on the government website.

When completing the form, in the section "Why are you asking for a test?", please select:

"My local council or health protection team has asked me (or someone I live with) to get a test, even though I do not have symptoms."

Get free NHS test