View this email in your browser ([link removed])
[link removed][UNIQID]

Military-run test unit in Oldham Town centre from Sunday

A Mobile Testing Unit staffed by the army will be visiting Oldham from Sunday for three days until Tuesday 2 June. It will provide testing for coronavirus for local residents (adults and children over five years) and keyworkers.

The Unit will be at the Old Leisure Centre car park, on Rock Street, in the town centre.

Testing will be by pre-booked appointment only and people can arrive either by car or by foot and are advised to follow the national social distancing guidelines.

These tests will only be able to tell people if they have coronavirus now. They will not be able to tell if they have been infected in the past. The common symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.

Booking available from Saturday evening only
Residents wishing to book at test will be able to make an appointment through the national booking website – NHS testing ([link removed][UNIQID]) from the evening of Saturday 30 May.

Employers of keyworkers can also book tests for their staff through the national employer booking portal ([link removed][UNIQID]) . Employers need to register via e-mail following the guidance on the coronavirus testing guidance ([link removed][UNIQID]#care-home) site before they can refer their employees.

If you are not able to access the testing website, you can book a test by telephone by calling 119.

If the Oldham site is not listed on the booking portal it means that all the available testing appointments for the day have been filled. Home testing kits can also be requested via the same website and telephone number.
Discretionary grants fund launched

Oldham Council has launched a new discretionary grants fund to support certain small businesses which have been impacted by coronavirus and do not meet the existing cash grants criteria.

Grants of £2,000, £5,000 and £10,000 will be available. Detailed criteria on which businesses are eligible and how to apply, can be found at www.oldham.gov.uk/discretionarygrantsfund ([link removed][UNIQID])
[link removed][UNIQID]

Key workers have flower power
Oldham is saying a blooming great thank you to all the borough’s key workers.

Our multi award-winning horticultural staff have transformed the town centre WOW Bed into a tribute to those who are risking their lives for the safety of others. Read more here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

============================================================

For more information and advice about council services
** www.oldham.gov.uk/coronavirus ([link removed][UNIQID])
** ([link removed][UNIQID])
** Facebook ([link removed][UNIQID])
** Twitter ([link removed][UNIQID])
** Email (mailto:[email protected])
** Website ([link removed][UNIQID])

This email was sent to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
why did I get this? ([link removed]) unsubscribe from this list ([link removed]) update subscription preferences ([link removed])
Oldham Council . Civic Centre . West Street . Oldham, OL1 1UT . United Kingdom