Message from Director of Education - Enfield Covid-19 Testing Information 19/11/20

Dear All

Please see below for the most current Enfield Covid-19 testing information.

We have added a new site at Boleyn Hall, Enfield EN1, which is for walk through appointments only.  At this site there is a capacity for walk-ins however it is recommended that you always try to book your appointment first where possible at all sites.

A test without an appointment cannot be guaranteed.

Dates

Enfield Testing Location

Friday 20th November

 

Edmonton Green

(North car park), N9 0SN

 

 

Monday 23th November

 

Lodge Drive Car Park

Palmers Green, N13 5UB

 

 

Fixed testing site – Every Day

Drive through only

 

Lea Valley Athletic Centre

Meridian Way,  N9 0AR

 

Fixed testing site – Every Day from 8am until 8pm

Walk through only

 

Raynham Road Car Park

Edmonton, N18 2SJ

 

Fixed testing site – Every Day from 8am until 8pm

Walk through only

Boleyn Hall

Boleyn Avenue (access via St Martins Close)

Enfield EN1 4HS

 

Most appointments are available between 10:30 -15:30 on the testing dates. To book an appointment please visit gov.uk self-referral booking portal here

Important Information to note

  • Bookings will only become available after 8pm the night before the day you want to visit, trying to book before this time may result in your closest test centre not being displayed.
  • The booking portal can become very busy, we are aware there are issues nationally, if you cannot get through on your first attempt please keep trying.
  • Mobile Testing Centres operate by appointment only, one appointment is required per person. E.g. If there are 4 people in 1 car that want to be tested 4 appointments must be booked
  • If you do not have an appointment you are likely be turned away and told to make an appointment on line.
  • Appointments for Edmonton Green and Lodge Drive are for drive in and walk in. When booking a ‘walk in’ appointment you will still be prompted to enter a car registration, please just select unknown in order to proceed with your booking.
  • If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, please ensure you are self-isolating as per government guidelines.

Should you have any queries relating to this please feel free to contact coronavirus@enfield.gov.uk

Employer Referral Portal

We can also refer keyworker employees for Covid-19 testing, via the Employer Referral Portal. This generates a verification code which prioritises a test appointment. In order to be tested the employee must be a keyworker who is self-isolating because they have coronavirus symptoms.

Please note that we can only refer our employees and not household members.  They should be in the first three days of the onset of their Covid-19 symptoms at the time the test is taken – although testing is considered effective up until day five.

In order for us to refer the employee we will need their first name, last name, job title and a mobile phone number.  The employee will then receive a text message to their mobile phone with a verification code and a link for them to complete the rest of the booking process.

Due to the current pressures we cannot guarantee which test centre the appointment will be provided at.

Employees should liaise with their line manager, who should then make the referral by emailing both: Adam.Navsa@enfield.gov.uk and Kenita.Gray@enfield.gov.uk providing the above details for any member of staff they wish to refer.   

Employees working in schools should contact their Headteacher or School Business Manager to find out if they have the Employer Referral Portal. They will then be able to make the referral, otherwise the employee will need to continue to make a booking for a test via the normal NHS route.

 

Peter Nathan

Director of Education

People Department

Enfield Council