TAKING THE TEST – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

HOW DO I REPORT MY TEST RESULT?

You should report your results online straight away, even if your result is negative or void. It’s easy to do at www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result. Results can also be reported by calling 119 (free from mobiles and landlines). Lines are open every day, 7am to 11pm.

WHAT IF I TEST POSITIVE?

If you test negative, you can continue to go to work, but you should still follow all other Government guidelines. If you, your household or bubble test positive, you should all self-isolate immediately. Do not send your child to school if somebody in your household had tested positive. The person who has tested positive should take a confirmatory PCR test by booking at gov.uk/getcoronavirus-test, or by calling 119 and following the NHS Test and Trace guidance.

IF I HAVE SYMPTOMS SHOULD I TAKE THIS TEST?

This type of testing is for the asymptomatic, if you have one or more of the following symptoms or have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace then you are not eligible for rapid result testing. Instead book a test through gov. uk/get-coron avirus-test, or call 119.

WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO ME AS A PARENT IF I TEST POSITIVE?

You can access Stoke-on-trent

City Council’s #Stokeontrent Together support service if you need help because you’re shielding, self-isolating or struggling due to the pandemic. They can help with things such as collecting prescriptions, dog walking and doing your food shopping. Call 0800 561 5610 (Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm; Friday, 9am 4.30pm.)