Book a symptom-free COVID-19 test
Symptom-free testing is available for everyone.
Anyone who lives or works in Medway should continue to book a coronavirus (COVID-19) symptom-free test. This is especially important if you’re leaving your home for any of the following reasons:
- going to work
- to go food shopping
- for exercise or to socialise outdoors (under the rule of 6 or two households meeting outside)
- for a medical reason
One in 3 people with COVID-19 have no symptoms. Households are now encouraged to take symptom-free tests twice a week to help prevent further COVID-19 outbreaks across Medway and protect family, friends and colleagues.
Bookings slots are on a first come, first served basis.
Please continue to follow the safety advice to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Medway. Read the current government guidance.
Booking a test
You must complete all bookings individually for each household member. If you have a family of 4, then you must make 4 bookings.
COVID-19 symptoms
Do not book a test if you are self-isolating or have any of the following symptoms:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- loss or change of smell or taste.
Most people with COVID-19 have at least one of these symptoms.
If you do have COVID-19 symptoms book a NHS test.
Testing centre locations
The testing centres are in the following locations:
- Chattenden Community Centre, Swinton Avenue, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8PH.
Monday to Sunday: 9am to 7pm
- The Student Hub (The Deep End), North Chatham Maritime, Chatham, ME4 4AG.
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 10:30am, Sunday: 9am to 7pm
- The Oast House, Granary Close, Rainham, ME8 7SG.
There is no parking at this site but there is a pay and display car park nearby on Station Road. If you have limited mobility, you may prefer to use an alternative centre. Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm
- MidKent College, Glassbox Theatre building, Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1FN.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am to 6pm
- St Paul's Church, Parkwood Green, Rainham, ME8 9PN
Open 27, 28 and 29 April only, 9am to 7pm.
If you're driving, please park considerately, especially in residential areas.
Home test kits
Home test kits are available from symptom-free test centres.
Anyone who lives or works in Medway can now collect COVID-19 home test kits.
When you book a symptom-free test at Chattenden, The Oast House, The Deep End or MidKent College testing centres, you will be able to take away free home testing kits for you and your household.
Households using home test kits should test at home twice a week to help prevent further outbreaks of the virus.
We also have a new collection-only site at Miss Twinkletons Fine Coffee House, Rochester ME1 1EW. This site is open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. It is a walk-in service. You do not need to book.
Find out more about home test kits.
Testing for COVID-19 following vaccination
If you've had your first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, you should still continue to get regular symptom-free tests. This is because you can spread the virus to others without knowing.
Before you book
To book a test you must:
- confirm you're eligible
- confirm you do not have COVID-19 symptoms
- provide details about yourself including your name, date of birth, email address, postcode and contact details
More information
About your appointment (including what ID to bring with you)