A MOBILE testing unit has been opened today to test people in Bracknell for Covid-19.

Fully trained military personnel will be carrying out an operation today at Easthampstead House car park as part of a national effort to increase Covid-19 testing.

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Bracknell Forest Council have released full details on how the operation is going to be carried out today.

The tests will be carried out today, Tuesday May 5 and Wednesday, May 6 from 10.30am to 4.30pm for pre-booked appointments only.

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The car park is accessed via The Ring on Weather Way and signage will also be in place to help direct you.

  • Key workers and all those working on the frontline in health and social care (with or without symptoms) will be tested
  • Patients in the NHS and residents in care homes (with or without symptoms)
  • all essential workers with symptoms
  • anyone over 65 with symptoms
  • anyone who goes into work because they cannot work from home (e.g. construction workers) and has symptoms
  • anyone who has symptoms and lives with someone who meets any of the above criteria

Residents must register for an appointment in advance and take ID showing that you are an essential worker, such as a staff ID badge or a letter or email from your employer.

The unit is for pre-booked tests only and slots are anticipated to be available for booking approximately 24 hours in advance.

Click here to register for an appointment