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Personal test kits in childcare

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janny4 Wed 24-Feb-21 17:08:42

Can we get the Self test kits that teachers use as we are looking after our grandchildren when parents stop working from home?

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Kamiso Thu 18-Mar-21 14:35:59

Probably best to contact your local health authority as each area seems to do things differently.

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Suank Thu 18-Mar-21 14:37:04

www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests?utm_campaign=coronavirus_asymptomatic&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=england&twclid=11372219997364305920

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Suank Thu 18-Mar-21 14:45:52

If you care for a school or nursery age child as part of a childcare bubble you can have twice weekly home lateral flow tests. (you do not need to be showing symptoms for these, that are a screening test. If you have symptoms you should get a full PCR test as normal) See my link above about how to obtain them .

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JaneJudge Thu 18-Mar-21 15:03:53

They have sent my son home with enough to last until Easter. You can find your local site via here maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/ you ring ahead and then pick up the tests as far as I know

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Galaxy Thu 18-Mar-21 15:06:00

As everyone says yes. I am doing twice weekly testing at home. You can have them delivered or pick them up.

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