Before requesting a test you must have at least one of the following symptoms:
If you develop one of these symptoms follow the self-isolation guidance.
Remember to follow this guidance when you travel for a test.
You may be able to choose between:
home test kits |
national testing centres (drive, walk, cycle to the walk-through site) BRECON and NEWTOWN |
local testing centre (drive-through only) BUILTH WELLS |
mobile testing centre (drive-through only) HAY-ON-WYE and LLANFYLLIN |
Tests taken in Wales involve either a single dry swab taken from the back of the throat or a combined throat and nose swab.
Apply for a test online (on GOV.UK).
You can apply for a test for yourself or anyone in your household with symptoms. If no tests show available please try again later, as tests become available during the day.
Alternatively, you can call 119 (between 7am and 11 pm).
People with hearing or speech difficulties can call 18001119. This free service is available to assist you through the process of booking and taking a test but cannot provide clinical advice.
National testing centres are available in Powys and can be accessed by car or on foot. When you arrive your test will be walk-through:
These testing centres are managed by the Department of Health and Social Care.
You can also book to attend mass drive through testing centre in neighbouring counties if this is more convenient for you.
Apply for a test online (on GOV.UK).
You can apply for a test for yourself or anyone in your household with symptoms. If no tests show available please try again later, as tests become available during the day.
Alternatively, you can call 119 (between 7am and 11 pm).
People with hearing or speech difficulties can call 18001119. This free service is available to assist you through the process of booking and taking a test but cannot provide clinical advice.
Local testing sites in Powys:
This testing facility is run and staffed by Powys Teaching Health Board.
The slots are prioritised for:
Please use our local booking system to book a test at a local testing site:
If you referred for testing via other routes (e.g. key worker testing, testing before a hospital procedure or appointment) you may also be offered testing in other locations including Welshpool.
Mobile Testing Units are an important part of our testing programme. For example, we use mobile testing units to respond to local outbreaks.
We advertise these locally and through our social media channels.
These are currently located in Hay-on-Wye and Llanfyllin:
Alternatively, you can call 119 (between 7am and 11 pm). People with hearing or speech difficulties can call 18001119. This free service is available to assist you through the process of booking and taking a test but cannot provide clinical advice.
When you go for a coronavirus test you MUST follow the rules on self-isolation:
✅ Travel direct to and from the test centre
❌ Do not use taxis or public transport
✅ Follow all the instructions you are given when you book, and by staff at the centre
❌ Do not visit local shops or other local facilities
✅ Make sure you follow national guidance on self-isolation
Please help us to Keep Powys Safe.
Use the 111 online coronavirus service if:
If you do not have internet access, call 111.
In a medical emergency, dial 999.
When you book your test, you will be given further information on how the result will be provided. You should receive your test result within 72 hours.
Call 119 number if you have problems getting your results of home tests and mass drive-through tests (Brecon and Newtown). People with hearing or speech difficulties can call 18001119. The contact centre is open from 7am to 11pm.
Call our local testing hub if you have problems getting your results from local testing sites (Builth Wells).
If you have received your test result and have questions or need further advice, please visit Public Health Wales information for individuals tested for COVID-19 infectionMobile testing units will be on the move across Powys to two new locations in Crickhowell and Rhayader from Monday 1 March.
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