Covid-19 testing at Goldsmiths
Students and staff at Goldsmiths can access free Covid-19 NHS testing on campus.
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From Monday 25 January, students and staff who have a critical need to visit campus must take two LFD tests per week, every week they are on campus, until Friday 12 February.
Testing is available on the following days:
- Monday 25 and Thursday 18 January
- Monday 1, Tuesday 2, Thursday 4, Friday 5 February
- Monday 8, Tuesday 9, Thursday 11, Friday 12 February
You may have the option of getting tested near to where you live through your local council.
Who can be tested
Testing is for Goldsmiths students and staff with no symptoms of Covid-19 and who are not self-isolating.
If you have Covid-19 symptoms do not come to campus for this test. Follow these instructions instead.
Book your tests
You will need to take two tests, three days apart.
About testing
The tests are simple, quick and free. It is provided by the NHS and overseen by professional clinical staff on campus.
We will be using Lateral Flow Antigen tests to detect the presence or absence of Covid-19.
It uses a swab to take a sample from your mouth and nose. You will take this sample yourself so you can do it painlessly. A trained person will help you with this.
This sample is then analysed and the results will be sent to you by email or text message. You could get this in minutes, but it may take a few hours.
Lateral flow tests are validated technology, they are safe, inexpensive and the results are trusted.
Privacy
The test is administered by the NHS. You will register with them on the day of your test. They will send you the results.
Goldsmiths are not told the results of your test.
The Tests
You will be emailed instructions when you book.
You will need to bring your Goldsmiths ID card and wear a face covering (unless exempt).
Before your test, you will register on the NHS Testing website. Please bring a phone, tablet or laptop to do this on if you can.
This video explains the process:
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What to do if you...
Get a positive test result
If you test positive, follow the instructions you receive from the NHS.
You must not travel away from your term-time home and start self-isolating.
The NHS does not tell Goldsmiths your test result. Use the Student Covid-19 Reporting Form to tell us and will we contact you to offer support.
Are already self-isolating
This test is meant for people who do not show symptoms and who are not close contacts of confirmed cases.
You must continue your self-isolation and not come to campus for a test.