Free rapid testing for all as COVID restrictions eased

TAMESIDE residents are able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing as part of the easing of COVID restrictions.

Alongside the rollout of the vaccine, regular testing of those without symptoms is an essential part of the easing of restrictions as it will help to quickly suppress the spread of COVID and break the chain of transmission.

The rapid lateral flow tests are quick, easy and give a result within half an hour.

COVID Test Centre in Hyde

Residents are reminded that these tests are only for those who do not have coronavirus symptoms, anyone who has symptoms should isolate and book a PCR test online: www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.

To help best protect the community it’s recommended that everyone gets tested twice a week, and tests can be accessed via any of the means below:

Darnton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, SK15 1NH

 

Every day (until the end of April) 2.30pm-8pm
Beeley Street Car Park, Hyde, SK14 2TB

 

Every day (until the end of April) 2.30pm-8pm
Stalybridge Civic Hall – (Old Market Hall) entrance near the Statue, Trinity Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2BN

 

Monday – Friday (until further notice) 9am-5pm
Active Copley, Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3ET

 

Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 April

Monday 26 – Friday 30 April

11am-4pm
Active Ken Ward, Hattersley Road East, Hattersley, SK14 3NL

 

Monday 19 April – Saturday 24 April 11am-4pm

 

  • Visit a local asymptomatic testing site to get tested on site, no need to book just turn up.
Dukinfield Town Hall, Chapel Street entrance, King Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4LA

 

Monday – Friday  

7am-7pm

Stalybridge Civic Hall, – (Old Market Hall) entrance near the Statue, Trinity Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2BN

 

Monday – Friday   

9am-5pm

Anyone who receives a positive result from a rapid lateral flow test should book a PCR test online: www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.

More information about rapid testing in Tameside: www.tameside.gov.uk/rapidtesting