--- title: "COVID 19 Testing" url: "https://eddiversity.com/news/2020-09-11-covid-19-testing-1" school: "Educational Diversity" --- # COVID 19 Testing 11 September 2020 At present these are only available through the Government’s test and trace scheme and not through local GPs. People are able to choose to take a test at a site near to them, or ask for a testing kit to be delivered to their home. To access these tests they need to visit **** Please be aware that children under 5 will not be able to attend testing sites. Parents should be advised to visit **** for further help and advice. Anyone who has difficulties accessing the on-line service can call 119. [Covid-19](https://eddiversity.com/news/tag/covid-19) Previous ### [How to get a COVID 19 test](https://eddiversity.com/news/2020-09-08-how-to-get-a-covid-19-test) Next ### [COVID 19 absence – a quick guide for parents / carers](https://eddiversity.com/news/2020-09-21-covid-19-absence-a-quick-guide-for-parents-carers) ##### Location Bathurst Avenue Blackpool FY3 7RJ ##### Contact Us 01253 476660 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/EducationalDiversityPRU) - [X](https://mobile.twitter.com/BlackpoolPRU) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/educationaldiversity/?hl=en) © Copyright 2025–2026 Educational Diversity – [View Privacy Notice](https://eddiversity.com/information/privacy-notice) School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://eddiversity.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)