You may have seen this in the news recently. The scheme is now up and running so you can register, see the link below.
Businesses of any size (including those with under 50 employees) can now register to order free lateral flow tests for their employees. The deadline for registration is 31st March 2021. The scheme will remain open until the end of June 2021. The government is still recommending that those who can work from home should continue to do so.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) estimates that 1 in 3 could be carrying the virus which means they could be spreading it in workplaces without knowing.
Rapid testing detects cases under 30 minutes. Positive cases can then isolate immediately, breaking chains of transmission.
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) Chairman Mike Cherry said: “A workplace testing infrastructure that works for businesses of all sizes as well as consumers is fundamental to bringing the coronavirus under control and ensuring that this current lockdown is the last. It’s great to see that the smallest businesses can now apply to set-up testing facilities on their premises.”
The expansion of asymptomatic testing is already well underway in larger companies for those who need to leave home for work.
An online portal has been launched for businesses to find out more about offering rapid workplace testing.
Register to order free rapid lateral flow coronavirus tests for your employees – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
In addition, all local authorities in England are now offering rapid lateral flow testing for small businesses who are unable to offer rapid workplace testing. Employers can find their local test site at
Find out if your area offers rapid lateral flow test sites – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
With thanks to Croner-I. Source URL: https://app.croneri.co.uk/whats-new/covid-workplace-testing-now-available-all-businesses
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