Priority COVID-19 Testing for Healthcare Workers

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Healthcare staff and COVID-19 symptoms

Healthcare personnel who have been experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms are advised to practice self-care and apply for testing.  Individuals are expected to self-isolate to prevent further spread of the virus. The mandatory throat and nose swab tests are advised to be taken in the first three days of developing symptoms.

Groups who are eligible for priority COVID-19 testing

The official gov.uk limits the following groups access to priority testing: 

  • essential workers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

  • anyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland over 5 years old who has symptoms of coronavirus and lives with an essential worker

  • children under 5 years old in England and Wales who have symptoms of coronavirus and live with an essential worker (this test must be performed by a parent or guardian)

Apply for a COVID-19 testing

Healthcare workers who suspect they may experience Coronavirus symptoms should immediately apply for an appointment to get tested. Various testing options are available for COVID-19 testing including:

  • Test sites

  • Home Testing

  • Mobile testing units

  • Satellite centres

  • NHS facilities

If you are an essential worker you can either apply through self-referral or an employer referral.  View a list of essential workers and those prioritised for testing (England only).

Mayfair Specialist Nursing agency healthcare staff 

Mayfair Specialist Nursing have implemented priority testing for all agency workers in line with the national guidelines. We have priority testing access and will be systemically scheduling testing for all agency workers.

This will allow healthcare workers who have tested negative for COVID-19 to return to work. Those who have tested positive for COVID-19, will be notified immediately and will have to begin a period of self-isolation. 

If you have been tested and your results are not visible on StaffShift, please upload it now or email oh@a24group.com. If you have not been tested yet, also let us know and we will arrange a test accordingly.