The letter below was sent from the Scottish Government to all day care centres and day centre providers for adults on the expansion of Covid-19 staff testing.
Dear Colleague
Expansion of Covid staff testing for Adult Day Centres/Day Services
I am writing to update you on the provision of testing for staff in the above settings,
We are aware that very many of you are currently closed due to Level 4 restrictions in place. For any settings that are open, from Monday 18th January, you can access lateral flow testing (LFD) tests from your local PPE Hub. We want to reassure you that test availability will continue to be in place as restrictions ease and all services reopen to support the workforce and people using day centres to stay safe.
Accessing tests and guidance
From Monday 18th January, you should first phone your Contact Centre 0300 303 3020 to outline the required supply, quoting your centre name and address details for validation. The contact centre will advise the best local PPE Hub to pick up your tests.
Guidance for testing will be made available by the end of Friday (15th) to support roll out next week and we will write to you again in the next few days to tell you how to access this. Please note: staff must have completed the required training before undertaking the lateral flow test.
Recording of results
Once training is carried out, Test results should be recorded using the Covid Testing and Registration Portal online, using the following link: Welcome – COVID Testing Portal (service-now.com)
