Updated 5 January 2022

 

Free Covid Tests in Westminster

Testing is a vital tool for protecting people and our communities. The more of us that get tested regularly, the quicker we’ll be able to stop the spread of the virus.

Westminster is offering two types of testing:

• For people who have symptoms of coronavirus (a new persistent cough, high temperature or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste).
• For people who are not showing any symptoms. This is known as asymptomatic or symptom-free testing.

 

Walk-through testing for people without symptoms

You can get tested for coronavirus even if you don’t have symptoms, known as rapid lateral flow testing.

The symptom-free coronavirus testing sites are open at the following times. You do not need to book in order to get a free test and you do not have to be a Westminster resident.

Symptom-free tests are available at the following locations:

• The Church House Conference Centre, Great Smith Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ.
  Monday and Thursday, 8am to 5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm
• Hall Place Test Centre (formally the Paddington Green Estate Office), Hall Place, London, W2 1NG
  Monday and Thursday, 8am to 4pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 4pm
• Soho Housing Office, 60-62 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 7AN
  Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (please note bank holiday times above)

Find details of all the symptom free test sites across London

A test takes less than 5 minutes and uses the Innova SARS-CoV-2-Antigen lateral flow device which  means you will receive your results within an hour.

 

Symptom-free home testing for everyone

Symptom-free testing is available for everyone who lives, works and visits Westminster.

Regular testing of people without symptoms will help to find cases that would otherwise go undetected and is important to help stop the virus spreading and protect your loved ones.

Taking a free rapid lateral flow test before a period of higher risk, such as visiting a vulnerable person or attending an event in an enclosed and crowded setting, will give you peace of mind that you are unlikely to be infectious with COVID-19, and it is unlikely you will spread the virus.

You can collect free, fast and easy to use tests at the following locations, seven days a week unless specified otherwise. You do not need to book in advance.

• Hall Place Test Centre (formally the Paddington Green Estate Office), Hall Place, London, W2 1NG (see opening times above)
• The Church House Conference Centre, Great Smith Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ (see opening times above)
• Soho Housing Office, 60-62 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 7AN (see opening times above)

These sites are thoroughly deep cleaned daily and all precautions are taken for your safety.

Libraries (operating during Library opening hours):

• Marylebone Library, New Cavendish Street, W1G 8UQ
• Westminster Reference Library, St Martin’s Street, WC2H 7HQ

Westminster University – available to all, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm at the main receptions of:

• Regent Street Campus reception, 309 Regent Street, W1B 2HW
• Marylebone Campus reception, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS

 

Order symptom-free home test kits online

You can order a pack of symptom-free tests for delivery by post, free to your home. When you take a test at home, please report your results online or over the phone every time.

Order free home test kits on GOV.UK

 

Get a collect code to pick up symptom-free home test kits from a pharmacy

You do not need an appointment to collect test kits, you just need a collect code. When you take a test at home, please report your results online or over the phone every time.

Get a collect code and find a local pharmacy on GOV.UK

 

Private Tests

Due to discovery of the omicron variant, everyone returning to the UK now needs to take a Day 2 PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.

 

ExpressTest by Cignpost

ExpressTest by Cignpost has now opened at Paddington Station, offering Fit-To-Fly PCR tests 7 days a week for £80.

Opening Hours
Mon – Sun: 8am – 8pm

Contact
Expresstest.co.uk
Unit 56 & 57, Paddington Station, Praed St, London W2 1HB

Prince Pharmacy

Located on Edgware Road, Prince Pharmacy offers three types of tests:

PCR Saliva Test

• Tests if you currently have the virus
• Fit-to-Fly certificate included
• Non-invasive saliva sample taken
• Results by email and app within as little as 8 hours
• £195 (+£100 For Express Testing)
• Day 2 and Day 8 testing kits also available from £290

Antigen Test

• Tests if you currently have the virus
• Nasal swab sample taken
• Results sent by email on the same day as your test (before 2pm)
• From £75

Book online or simply walk in.

Opening Hours
Mon – Sat: 10am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 11pm

Contact
99 Edgware Road, London W2 2HX
princepharmacy.com
0207 262 7855

 

Pharmacentre

Pharmacentre offers two types of tests:

PCR Test

• Tests if you currently have the virus
• Government approved
• Fit-to-Fly certificate
• Results by email
• 5-hour service – Test by 12pm – £195 (Monday – Saturday)
• Same day results – Test by 3pm – Results by Midnight – £125 (Monday – Saturday), £175 (Sunday)
• Next day results – Test by 7pm – Results by 6pm next day – £105 (Monday – Sunday)
• Next day results – Test by 5pm – Results next day by midnight – £85 (Monday – Saturday)

Lateral Flow Antigen Test 

• Tests if you currently have the virus
• Results ready in 15 minutes
• £45

Call the pharmacy on 020 7723 2336 to book your test or simply walk in.

Opening hours
Mon – Sun: 9am – midnight.

Contact
149 Edgware Road, London W2 2HU
020 7723 2336

 

Kings Pharmacy

Kings Pharmacy offers PCR tests with Fit-to-Fly certificates 7 days a week for £129. Results will be sent to you the next day. Call the pharmacy on 020 7723 7258 to book your test.

Opening Hours
Mon – Sun: 10am – 12am

Contact
104 Edgware Road, London W2 2EA
020 7723 7258