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How regular rapid workplace testing will work

Rapid Covid-19 tests are easy and convenient for workers to do. The results come back in around 30 minutes. By signing up your business for regular rapid workplace testing, so employees can get tested at least twice a week, you will help stop the spread, keeping your family, friends, colleagues, and business safe. Helping us all to get life moving.

Tests will be sent to businesses at no cost, making testing even more accessible. Businesses just need to provide a room to do the testing, some basic equipment and staff to support.

An online portal has launched at gov.uk to make it even easier for businesses to find out about offering workplace testing – and to order free tests. Businesses will be provided with all the information they need to plan and deliver their testing programme.

Simply follow the link National Workplace Testing.

(Ensure you click link “I would still like to register for National Workplace Testing”)

Who is eligible? A major effort across the private and public sector has already resulted in interest from over 48,000 UK organisations.

All businesses with employees in England who can’t work from home can sign-up for rapid workplace testing, including those still closed due to lockdown.

The links below will give you more information on coronavirus testing if your business is registered in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

Scotland: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test and Protect

Wales: COVID-19 workplace testing framework

Northern Ireland: Testing for COVID-19

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