Our staff and students are eligible to take part in a new speedy COVID-19 test for people with no coronavirus symptoms. This new test will provide a more accurate picture of the number of cases in Medway by identifying those who unknowingly have the virus. It will help pick up more cases and slow the spread of the virus in Medway and crucially prevent you from spreading COVID-19 to your loved ones and those you work with.
Please be aware that at this stage, symptom-free tests are only available to our staff and students and Medway's critical workers and residents living in areas of high coronavirus transmission who are being contacted directly.
You can now book one of these tests. Testing will start from this Saturday 5 December.
How to book
You must book a test in advance. This can only be booked online here: https://mph.healthit.org.uk
If you don't book you will not be permitted to take a test.
Testing Centre
Please book your test at the Deep End, on our Medway campus, they are available from 9am – 7pm seven days a week.
Limited parking is available on some sites. Please remember to drive and park considerately as they may be residential areas and please do not block any driveways while you attend your test.
If you have Covid-19 symptoms on the day of your test please do not attend. You should book a PCR test here. You can cancel your appointment through the text/confirmation email sent to you.
What you need to bring
You must bring the following proof to your appointment:
- test booking confirmation (text or email)
- your Greenwich Gateway card and your Banner ID
- face covering exemption letter (if exempt)
You will not be allowed to take the test without them.
The test
Please ensure you arrive on time. You should not arrive more than 15 minutes before your allotted time as you will not be permitted entry to the centre.
Please ensure you follow the instructions carefully at all times. You will be guided to a booth to complete the test.
You should wear a face covering at all times except when the test is taking place unless you are exempt.
The test should not take any longer than a few minutes and is similar to a symptomatic test.
Your test result
You should receive the result of your test by text and email within an hour of completing the test.
If you test negative you will need to retake the test in two weeks. You can book your second test using the online form again.
If your test is positive, you will need to self-isolate for 10 days and take a home test to confirm the result.
Thank you for helping keep Medway safe.
