Last updated: 19 October 2020
Anyone with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can get a test.
Coronavirus symptoms are:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
Do not get tests for people you live with who do not have these symptoms. This will make sure people who need a test can get one.
How can I get a test?
You must book an appointment below to take the test:
- at a testing site near you and get your result within 72 hours
- with a home test kit
You can get a test in Wirral at the places listed below. A limited number of tests are available as walk-ins at the Birkenhead, Bebington and Liscard local testing sites. Please check below for details. You must book an appointment if you need a test at all other sites in Wirral. Some testing centres are open temporarily, so please check the opening dates.
| Location | Opening hours | Do I need an appointment? |
|---|---|---|
|
Hamilton Building car park |
8am to 8pm |
We recommend you book to guarantee a test. However, a limited number of walk-in non-appointments are available at this site. |
|
Car park off Civic Way |
8am to 8pm |
We recommend you book to guarantee a test. However, a limited number of walk-in non-appointments are available at this site. |
| Car park off Seaview Road, near Liscard Community Facility Complex |
8am to 8pm |
We recommend you book to guarantee a test. However, a limited number of walk-in non-appointments are available at this site. |
|
Open 7 days a week |
Yes, you must book an appointment to get a test. This is a drive-through only site. Priority testing will be given to symptomatic Key Workers and symptomatic individuals followed by asymptomatic Health and Social Care workers. |
|
| Car park at West Kirby Concourse |
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 October 10am to 3:30pm |
Yes, you must book an appointment to get a test: |
|
Liverpool Airport, Manchester Airport or Haydock |
7 days a week |
Yes |
Home testing
Home test kits can be delivered to someone’s door so they can test themselves and their family without leaving the house.
What to do if you have symptoms
You need to get a test in the first five days of having symptoms. No testing should be done after day five, unless it’s for a specific reason agreed on a case-by-case basis by local microbiologists.
Everyone over the age of three who is showing symptoms can be tested.
Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, must stay at home until you get your result.
What the test involves
The test involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat, using a long cotton bud.
You can do the swab yourself (if you are aged 12 or over) or someone can do it for you. Parents or guardians have to swab test children aged 11 or under.
COVID-19 Test and Trace service
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 the NHS Test and Trace service will contact you.
Find out more about the Test and Trace service
Privacy information
Coronavirus testing privacy information is available on GOV.UK
Contact us
All testing communications will be sent from covid19testing@wirral.gov.uk. Please use this email address if you have any questions about the testing process.