'Pop up' swabbing facilities for key workers will be available at the following locations, dates and times:
Chorley, Woodlands Conference Centre,
Southport Road,
Chorley,
Lancashire,
PR7 1QR
on Sunday 31 May 2020 to Tuesday 2 June 2020. The hours of operation of the site will be 1030hrs to 1530hrs, but the military will be on site from about 0830hrs to set up, and will need an hour the other side to pack away.
The site will be open to foot and vehicle traffic, and is for any symptomatic persons over 5 years old. There will be a testing capacity of about 250. All persons must have booked an appointment using the government website.
Lancaster, Nelson Street car park,
Nelson Street
Lancaster,
Lancashire,
LA1 1PT
on Saturday 30 May 2020 to Monday 1 June 2020. The hours of operation of the site will be 1030hrs to 1530hrs, but the military will be on site from about 0830hrs to set up, and will need an hour the other side to pack away. Please note the change of location from St Leonardsgate car park. It is hoped that this more contained location will ease any impact on the public highway experienced at the previous location, and will also be less ‘porous’ in terms of potential public access.
PLEASE NOTE: The mobile site is not open to the general public, but has been established for essential workers who are self-isolating because they or a household member has Covid-19 symptoms. A negative test will help enable staff to return to work much quicker, whilst a positive test will mean that the individual and their employer can take steps to reduce the chances of further spread of the virus.
These essential workers can be put forward for testing by their employer if they have those arrangements in place, but can now also book it themselves by using the self-referral service.
ELHT staff are still required to be swabbed via the Trust processes - please contact your line manager.