Where to get free lateral flow tests in Greenwich
Lateral flow tests or rapid tests are used when:
- You don’t have COVID-19 symptoms
- You want to test to see if you are asymptomaic i.e. have COVID-19 but are displaying no signs
Where to get free rapid tests in Greenwich
Collection is available via a walk-in service where you can pick up a maximum of two packs (seven test kits per pack) per visit. Please wear a face covering (unless exempt) and adhere to social distancing at testing sites.
The Vaccination Bus is offering free test kits and will be stopping this week at:
- Thamesmead Morrisons on Thursday 24th Feb from 10am - 3pm
- Greenwich Cutty Sark on Friday 25th Feb from 10am - 3pm
Home testing kits can also be collected from pharmacies and the following libraries:
- Woolwich Centre
- Greenwich Centre
- Blackheath
- Eltham Libraries
- West Greenwich
- Plumstead
- New Eltham
- Thamesmere
- Slade
- Abbey Wood
- Coldharbour
- Charlton House
Daniel Defoe Hall, University of Greenwich, Greenwich - map
- Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- You can also book a rapid test at Daniel Defoe Hall on the council's website (Monday-Friday 8-5pm)
To find more home testing kits near you, visit this search page on the NHS website and type in your current address or postal code.
Note that you may need to get a collect code to pick up coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid lateral flow tests from a pharmacy - Get a coronavirus test - GOV.UK (test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk)
How to get tests online, delivered to your door
Visit the Government website and fill out your details.You will get an email confirming your order and your kit will be delivered within 3 business days
How to get tests over the phone, delivered to your door
- Dial 119
- Ask for a Rapid Lateral Flow Test kit
- Get an email confirming your order
- Test-kit will be delivered within 3 business days
Get a COVID-19 test for people who have symptoms
How to get a test if you have symptoms
No matter how mild, it’s important to get tested as soon as you develop any of the three main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19):
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste.
If you’re getting a test because you have symptoms, you and anyone you live with must self-isolate until you get your result. You must also self-isolate if you cannot get a test.
There are five testing centres across the Royal Borough of Greenwich:
- 02 North Greenwich, SE10 - drive-through facility only
- University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Road, Eltham, SE9 - accessible on foot only
- Charlton Athletic Football Club, SE7 - mobile testing facility accessible by car
- Abery Street, Plumstead, SE18 - walk-through testing centre, accessible on foot only
- De Vere Devonport House Car Park, SE10 - walk-through testing centre, accessible on foot only.
Test for people with symptoms
Booking is essential for all testing centres which are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. To book a slot and find out more visit gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or call 119.
If you cannot get to a test site, you should order a home test kit.
If you need help to do the test
Watch a video and find step-by-step guides to doing a test, including easy read and translated versions: GOV.UK: how to do a COVID-19 rapid test at home
You can call 119 (free from mobiles and landlines) if you need extra support. Lines are open every day, 7am to 11pm. 119 provides support in 200 languages.
SignVideo is a free online British Sign Language interpreter service for 119.
You can use the free Be My Eyes app to get help from trained NHS Test and Trace staff. Download the app, go to Specialized Help and select NHS Test & Trace in the Personal Health category.
If you have severe sight loss, you might find it easier to get help to do the test from a friend or family member, or by visiting a test site.
Report your test results
After you’ve done your test, you should report your rapid lateral flow test result, even if it's negative or void. Reporting helps the NHS track the spread of COVID-19 and spot outbreaks faster.
