Coronavirus: National lockdown

Stay home. Only go out for food, medical reasons, exercise, education or work. Avoid travel unless essential. You must work from home if you can. Schools and essential shops will remain open.

Coronavirus: Information and advice

Coronavirus: Book a free test

2. Free home testing kits

Free home testing kits are available to people who may have difficulty visiting a testing site or have no access to a vehicle.

  • You will receive a test kit for yourself and up to three other people you live with
  • It will be posted to your home and should arrive the following day once you have ordered it
  • Once you have completed the test it should be returned as soon as possible to receive your results

The step by step guide to ordering a free home testing kit  can be found on the government website:

How to take a combined throat and nose swab for COVID-19

Help

Help is available via telephone should you have any difficulty completing the online form.

  • 119 if you’re in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Lines are open 7am to 11pm.

If you’re getting a test because you have symptoms, you and anyone you live with must self-isolate until you get your result.

This also applies to anyone in your support bubble (where someone who lives alone - or just with their children - can meet people from 1 other household).