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Rapid asymptomatic home test kits
We're offering Covid rapid lateral flow home test kits to all those in Leicestershire who don't have symptoms, have not tested positive within the last 90 days, and have not been in contact with a positive case in the last 10 days.
This type of testing can help identify people who are infected but do not have symptoms. This helps to prevent the spread of the virus.
Eligibility
You're eligible for rapid asymptomatic home test kits if you meet ALL of the following criteria:
You do NOT have symptoms of COVID-19, which can include:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
You have NOT tested positive from any type of Covid-19 test, within the last 90 days
You have NOT been in close contact with a positive case in the last 10 days
You are aged 18 or above, and are NOT part of an existing regular asymptomatic testing programme, e.g. through your workplace.
If you currently have symptoms, you must book a test through the NHS website (not a lateral flow test here) or by calling 119 and remain in isolation until you receive your test result.
Collect and get advice on a home testing kit
If you meet the eligibility criteria above, you can collect a home test kit from any of these community testing centres below.
It is also advisable to have a rapid lateral flow test while you're there, so our staff can show you how to use the kits effectively and answer any queries you may have.
- Blaby and District Social Centre, LE8 4GQ
- Emmanuel Church Centre, Forest Road, Loughborough, LE11 3NW
- Harborough Leisure Centre (Bowls Hall), LE16 9HF
- Polish Club, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0AW
- Marlene Reid Centre, LE67 0LN
- Westfield Community Centre, Hinckley, LE10 0LN
- Freer Centre, LE18 1HQ
Collect a home test kit only
If you meet the eligibility criteria above, you can also collect a home test kit from participating libraries, leisure centres and pharmacies.
To find out where you can collect a home testing kit, please visit the test and trace website.
From symptomatic test sites
Please note that these sites are only available for you to collect the home test kits at certain times because they are also operating as symptomatic test sites.
Please click on the site you wish to attend in the NHS site map for site details and opening times.
We would encourage you to use one of our community asymptomatic test centres instead, as staff will be on hand to provide guidance and to answer any queries you may have.
- Birstall Park and Ride, Loughborough Road, LE4 4NP
- Limehurst depot, Limehurst Avenue, Loughborough LE11 1PF
- Bushloe House, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council Car Park, Station Road, Wigston LE18 2DR
- Sandhurst Street Car Park, Sandhurst Street, Oadby LE2 5AR
- North West Leicestershire District Council Car Park, London Road, Coalville LE67 3FJ
- Holliers Walk Car Park (corner of Holliers Walk and Druid Street), Hinckley LE10 1QW
- Harborough Leisure Centre Car Park, Northampton Road, Market Harborough LE16 9HF
- Blaby District Council Car Park, Desford Road, Narborough LE19 2EP
- Burton Street Car Park (Long Stay), Burton Street, Melton Mowbray LE13 1GH
Order online or by phone from home
You can use the government website to order rapid lateral flow home test kits to be sent to your home.
If you cannot order online, you can call 119. Lines are open 7am to 11pm and calls to this number are free.