As you may be aware, due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases in Reigate & Banstead, surge testing will begin to take place in two areas today (18 June 2021).
- Area one surrounds Banstead, Walton-on-the-Hill, Tadworth and Tattenham Corner
- Area two includes Reigate town centre and some surrounding areas eg. Meadvale
If you're a business in one of these affected areas, please encourage your staff to get tested. This postcode checker will give you quick reference of the affected areas.
It’s extremely important that as many people as possible who live, work or study in these areas come forward to take a test so we can identify, isolate and sequence positive cases. Adults and children of any age can take a test. This will help to protect you, your loved ones, your colleagues, and your community. Even if you have been vaccinated, please come along and get tested.
Testing does not need to be booked in advance, simply turn up to one of the sites below. PCR tests will be carried out and results will be sent to you within 48 hours.
Individuals are not required to isolate while waiting for the results - only if you receive a positive test.
Details of where and how to get a test
Testing units will be positioned in the following locations from Friday 18 June to Sunday 27 June:
- Tadworth Leisure Centre, Preston Manor Road, Tadworth KT20 5FB
- Banstead High Street car park, 58-60 High Street, Banstead SM7 2LX
- The Mound car park, Royal Drive, Tattenham Corner KT18 5QB
- Reigate Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH
Unit opening times:
- Friday 18 June - 10am to 8pm
- Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June - 8am to 6pm
- Monday 21 June to Wednesday 23 June - 10am to 8pm
- Thursday 24 June to Sunday 27 June - 9am to 5pm
These tests are for people without symptoms of Covid-19. If you have symptoms, you MUST isolate and continue to book a test in the usual way here: https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test
Please help us by sharing this news with fellow businesses in the area.
Thank you,
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
