Lateral flow test kits now available for collection on campus

Further to the recent changes in Government guidance regarding testing, we have now had confirmation that we can continue with the distribution of existing lateral flow test kits on campus. We are able to do this in line with NHS guidance: Rapid lateral flow coronavirus (COVID-19) tests.

You will see that we are being asked to prioritise issue of these tests as follows:

• You are eligible for new Covid-19 treatments.
• You visit someone at higher risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19.
• You work, volunteer or visit someone that is high risk.

Please note that the University expects anyone with symptoms or who has tested positive for Covid-19 not to attend campus until they are recovered or test negative on days five and six. If you need to conduct day five and six tests, please order these tests through other routes, including online and do not attend campus. More information on what to do if you test positive can be found on our Covid-19 reporting webpage. 

On-campus lateral flow test collection points 

When you collect your pack, you will be asked to show your University card.   Please remember you should wear a face-covering at all times when on campus if you can.  

Where possible, you should have lateral flow tests at home to use before leaving the house. You can order a pack online, or you can collect free home test kits on campus. 

City Campus 

Walsall Campus 

Telford Campus 

Test results should be reported online to NHS Test and Trace whether positive, negative or void. 

More information is available on our Covid-19 Symptom-free testing webpage. 

Self-isolating if you test positive 

Anyone who tests positive for coronavirus should follow Government advice by staying at home and avoiding contact with other people for at least five full days.

Staff and Students who receive a positive result from a lateral flow test should email: Covid-19help@wlv.ac.uk as soon as possible to inform our Health and Safety team. Please include your name, student number and a contact telephone number. 

Once you have sent your email, you will receive an auto-response that contains a link to complete our online reporting form. The form should be completed straightaway. 

More information and guidance is available on our Covid-19 Reporting Procedure webpage.