Have you tried just using a random post code to get an appointment anywhere? Apparently you can then just turn up at your nearest test place.Still no test. Anyone else managed to get one? At this rate I won’t be able to leave the house until next weekend when I’m supposed to be on leave and doing lovely things. Fucked off.
I did try a Scotland postcode that I’d written down for a return but nothing.Have you tried just using a random post code to get an appointment anywhere? Apparently you can then just turn up at your nearest test place.
Senior Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has been criticised after he described concern over coronavirus testing shortages as "carping".
Speaking in the House of Commons, the Leader of the House said people should instead celebrate the "phenomenal success" of increasing test capacity.
Labour's shadow health minister Alex Norris said he should "immediately apologise" for his comments.
A No 10 spokesman said the government was increasing test capacity.
After my tantrum, I’ve managed to get a test at my local site tomorrow morning. Bang on 8 when they release the new batch.This is bullshit isn’t it. Not being able to get a test means I will have to get already slammed colleagues to cover my work, we can’t leave the fucking house and my husband will still be isolating on my birthday. And I probably haven’t fucking got it. I’ve been refreshing since yesterday fucking morning, every spare moment.
My doctor advised me to get my son tested...can't get a fucking test though so have to isolate for two weeks with no clear answer. Constantly trying the website but it says no drive or walk through centres available.
Unfortunately you have to book it online, you can't just turn up.Admittedly this was a fair while ago, but I'd been informed of drive-in tests being on offer at a 'local sports club that we both know about'
I haven't rechecked (sorry), but were you aware of this too? And aware of what might have changed more recently?
Much more importantly, I really hope you and boy find a test source not far off very soon
Just been for my test. It wasn’t busy at all, one car in front of me. They’re being really strict now and my QR code was checked 3-4 times and I had to scroll to show them my test centre.
Glad I didn’t take the Bristol one that briefly flashed up yesterday.
God thats annoying. What sort of thing do they expect you to bring - would anything that's got his name written on it do, like i don't know something from school?Managed to book test for this afternoon 30 miles away. They then said I need proof of my sons I.d...I have none. Unsure whether to make the journey risking being turned away.
I'm searching for anything now. All our stuff is in storage as we're living in a caravan rn. Argh.God thats annoying. What sort of thing do they expect you to bring - would anything that's got his name written on it do, like i don't know something from school?
I love how problem = booking system fucked so test centres are empty while people can't book tests.
Normal person solution = turn up at empty testing centre without booking. = people get tests. Testing centres not dead.
Govt solution = actively prevent normal person solution so centres are dead and people cant get tests.
I dont think the root problem is the booking system being fucked, I was under the impression that its lab capacity where the backlog is and they have deliberately fucked with the booking system to reduce demand.
I didn’t get asked for ID although it said I needed it in my email. Just take whatever you can. Hope he can be seen.Managed to book test for this afternoon 30 miles away. They then said I need proof of my sons I.d...I have none. Unsure whether to make the journey risking being turned away.
I think the booking system was fucked a few weeks ago which is why they were advising to turn up but now they are deliberately restricting testing it seems.well yes, that also. I don't know if the booking system fuck up is deliberate or just another fuck up. It's hard to tell with all the lies and gaslighting.
I can't believe they have learnt nothing in the past 6 months. Well, I can but, yunno.
We didn't have ID for our daughter and it was fine.Managed to book test for this afternoon 30 miles away. They then said I need proof of my sons I.d...I have none. Unsure whether to make the journey risking being turned away.
I think the booking system was fucked a few weeks ago which is why they were advising to turn up but now they are deliberately restricting testing it seems.
They are definitely coming out in batches.
I think the booking system was fucked a few weeks ago which is why they were advising to turn up but now they are deliberately restricting testing it seems.
They are definitely coming out in batches.
No tests and then got one at 8am. Good intel thanks.SheilaNaGig I've been told that home tests are released at 8am and 5pm and centre slots at 10am, and 7 or 8pm. No idea how accurate that is but we did suddenly manage to get a drive through slot at 10am for that afternoon, and I was on the website ready at 8am this morning and managed to get home tests ordered.
He said tests would first be prioritised for acute clinical care, second for care homes, third for NHS staff including GPs and pharmacists, fourth for targeted testing to track new outbreaks, fifth for teachers with COVID-19 symptoms, and then the general public with symptoms, while prioritising those in areas where there are more infections.