Mobile workplace lateral flow testing rolls out across Stockport

A timetable for mobile workplace lateral flow testing across Stockport industrial estates has been released by Stockport Council in a drive to identify asymptomatic Covid-19 cases and help businesses keep employees safe.

To help combat any potential outbreaks, business owners can now access regular coronavirus testing for all their staff that will identify cases more quickly and reduce the chance of a COVID-19 outbreak in your workplace. Regular testing doesn’t enable you to relax any of your existing COVID precautions, but it’s an additional measure that will help you to keep your staff safe and aid business continuity.

Regular testing uses rapid lateral flow tests that take about 5 minutes to complete and gives a result in 30 minutes. These tests are only suitable for people who don’t have coronavirus symptoms.

Mobile lateral flow testing teams will now operate across most major industrial estates in the borough, with units in place at the following locations:

• Cheadle Royal, Cheadle Royal Business Park, 8am-11am Mondays and Thursdays
• DSG, Unity House, Bird Hall Lane, 12pm-3pm, Mondays and Thursdays
• Galleon House, Newby Road Industrial Estate, 4pm-6pm Mondays and 8am-11am Wednesdays
• Broadstone Mill, Reddish, 8am-11am Tuesdays and Fridays
• Whitehill Fire Station, Whitehill St W, 12pm-3pm Tuesdays and Fridays
• Delta Neu, 9 Station View, Rhino Court, Hazel Grove, 4pm-6pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Adidas, Pepper Road, Hazel Grove, 12pm-3pm Wednesdays and 4pm-6pm Friday

Stockport Council are also looking find a partner to host a mobile testing unit in Bredbury on Wednesdays between 4pm and 6pm. Email testing@stockport.gov.uk if you’re interested in speaking to us about this option.

Businesses can also access lateral flow testing from employers by setting up their own site with their premises, either with the support of Stockport Council or through a national scheme for organisations with over 50 employees.

Alternatively, employees can book to attend Stockport Council’s test site at Fred Perry House.