Get tested
If you feel unwell in any way, book a PCR test to check you don’t have Covid-19. The Delta variant has a range of symptoms and is very infectious. You can book a test at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or call 119.
It’s still important to do regular rapid (lateral flow) tests to make sure you don’t have Covid with no symptoms. You can collect free home test kits from pharmacies, libraries in our Gateways, leisure centres or order online at www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests Alternatively call into one of our rapid test centres and have your tests there – no appointment needed. • Winders Way, off Frederick Road, open 7 days a week, 7am to 7pm • Civic Centre staff car park, Partington Lane, Swinton, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Opening times correct at time of going to print, but may change. For latest opening times see www.salford.govuk/rapidtesting
I go to the test centre on a Monday and Thursday, I prefer to go to the test centre as it’s quick, easy and after we have undertaken the test they do the rest. I am literally in and out of the centre in five minutes.
Charlotte, Swinton
See what happens at the test centre
If you do test positive, you may be entitled to financial support if you have to self-isolate. Go to www.salford.gov.uk/supportpayments or call The Spirit of Salford Helpline on 0800 952 1000
Keeping Salford warm and safe Cooler days and nights are coming but you can stay warm and safe with advice from Salford City Council’s Warm Salford scheme.
Visit www.salford.gov.uk/warmsalford or call The Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) on 0800 060 7567 and let a qualified energy advisor help. They can: • Check if you’re paying too much for gas and electricity and help you switch if you are. You could save up to £280 a year. • Help you get a smart meter which tells you how much energy you’re using • Install free draught-proofing and other energy saving measures, which can save the average household £30 on their energy bills. • Give you up-to-date energy efficiency hints and tips and make sure your heating system is set up to keep you warm and save money. • Arrange a free telephone advice service to check you’re getting all the benefits you’re entitled to or help you with debt or other money problems. • Refer you for more energy efficiency improvements, such as loft insulation or a new boiler. Don’t forget – gas appliances should be checked every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. See Warm Salford for details or call Helping Hands on 0161 793 9419.
