Council announces three new Covid-19 local testing units for Sheffield

The first unit will be based at Alderson Road Car Park in Sharrow, open from Wednesday July 29 between 2pm-5pm and Thursday 30 July between 10am-5pm.

From Friday July 31, the unit will be operating regular hours of 8am-8pm for a three month period, allowing people with symptoms to get tested.

The next two planned local testing units will be installed in Darnall and Burngreave. More information will be released shortly on exact locations and dates of when these will be open to the public.

People should only take a test if they have symptoms of Covid-19.

Tests can be arranged by calling 119, can be booked online here or you can walk-in at the local test centre as you can attend without an appointment.

Councillor Julie Dore, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “Sheffield is determined to respond seriously to the continued Coronavirus crisis in our city.

“We welcome the arrival of a community testing hub and we encourage anyone with symptoms, however mild, to go and be tested for themselves and their loved ones.”

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Director of Public Health at Sheffield City Council, Greg Fell, added:

“Firstly, I want to reassure people that we have a very clear understanding of the situation in Sheffield with a plan in place to respond to the changing picture promptly. The health and safety of the city’s residents remains our priority.

“Whilst we have seen a reduction in the number of cases we must remain vigilant and testing is one way of helping us contain any potential spread of the virus.”

What to expect when you attend a local testing unit

The swab test takes less than a minute and is pain free and free of charge.

Results from tests taken at test sites are received the next day.

Book your test online at nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119. If you have any of the following symptoms, you need to arrange a free test:

A high temperature

A new, continuous cough

A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

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