COVID-19 testing in Haringey

• If you have symptoms
• If you do NOT have symptoms
• What happens if I test positive for COVID-19?
• If you test negative for COVID-19
• Further information

COVID-19 is spread from person to person - and we have a greater chance of picking it up the closer we are to someone.

Getting a test is one way of helping to reduce the spread of the virus within our communities.

Tests are quick, painless and free for everyone

• If you have symptoms then you should book a test straight away and you will be advised where your nearest testing centre is.
• If you don’t have any symptoms then you can just walk into one of Haringey’s lateral flow test sites - you do not need an appointment.
  It should take no more than half an hour for registration and the swab to be taken, and you should know the result within an hour or so.

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If you have symptoms

When you go for a test, cells will be collected from the back of your mouth and up your nose - these will be sent off for testing. You should get the results back in 24 to 48 hours.

• You should remain isolated while you wait for your test results

You must get a free test if you have any of the following symptoms no matter how mild you think your symptoms are:

• A high temperature
• A new continuous cough
• A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

Most people with coronavirus have at least one of these symptoms.

The test is free and easy to book.

• Appointments can be made online (external link) or by calling 119
• Tests are pain-free and typically take less than a minute
• Results from tests taken at test sites are received the next day

Lines are open 7am to 11pm. 

They will give you an appointment at your nearest test centre. There are currently 4 test sites in Haringey:

• Alexandra Palace, Paddock Car Park, Hornsey Gate, Alexandra Palace Way, N8 7HP
  Opening times: 7 days a week, 7am-9pm
  Parking is available on site.
  Find the Alexandra Palace testing site on Google Maps (external link)
• Haringey Irish Centre Car Park, Pretoria Road, N17 8DX
  Opening times: 7 days a week, 7am-9pm
  No parking available on site, so you must either arrive by foot or bike.
  Find the Irish Centre testing site on Google Maps (external link)
• Stamford Hill Primary School, Berkeley Road, N15 6HD
  Opening times: 7 days a week, 7am-9pm
  No parking available on site, so you must either arrive by foot or bike.
  Find the Stamford Hill primary school testing site on Google Maps (external link)
• New River Sport Centre car park, White Hart Lane, N22 5QW
  Opening times: 9am-3pm 
  Opening dates: Monday 15 February | Wednesday 17 February | Saturday 20 February | Monday 22 February | Wednesday 24 February | Friday 26 February | Sunday 28 February
  Parking is available on site.
  Find the New River Sports Centre car park testing site on Google Maps (external link)

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If you do NOT have symptoms

COVID-19 rapid testing sites in Haringey

Around 1 in 3 people who have the coronavirus show no symptoms but they can still pass it on to others, who may not be so fortunate. By identifying those who have the infection, they will know they must stay at home and prevent transmission to others.

Essential or key workers should take repeat tests (once or twice a week) as this means we are more likely to pick up people with the infection and not miss them.

Haringey has 3 rapid COVID-19 test sites for people who are not showing any signs of having the virus. 

The centres are at the following locations:

• 48 Station Road, Wood Green, N22 7TY
• Tottenham Community Sports Centre, 701-703 High Road, Tottenham, N17 8AD
• The Transmitter Tower, Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY

The days and hours of operation are as follows:

• Monday: 8am to 4pm
• Tuesday/Wednesday: 8am to 8pm
• Thursday/Friday/Saturday: 8am to 4pm
• Sunday: 10am to 2pm

Please note: It was announced on Wednesday 27 January 2021 that you will not need a second test if you are told you have COVID-19 following a rapid test.

• See a map of these sites (including those from neighbouring boroughs).

Unfortunately, we cannot do tests for children aged 11 and under. If you are concerned that your child may have COVID-19 please book a test via NHS 119 or the government website (external link).

Please note that there is no parking at the sites. The nearest car park to Station Road can be found at Morrisons, 50 Parkland Road, N22 6SU.

Until now, people have been advised to only book a test if they are showing one of the main symptoms.

If you have symptoms you must book a test by calling NHS 119 or online:

• Book a free NHS test if you have symptoms - GOV.UK (external link)

Despite the National lockdown, you may still leave home to get a COVID-19 test, as well as for medical appointments and emergencies.

Map of rapid testing sites in and around Haringey

You can visit any of the walk-in test sites in London - you don't need to live in the borough. Do remember these are for people without symptoms only, and you need to be 12 years of age or older. 

Click to view map of all testing sites in London

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What happens if I test positive for COVID-19?

If you test positive for the virus you must self-isolate for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started.

Members of your household must complete 14 days of self-isolation from when you first showed symptoms.

You must self-isolate for the whole period even if you feel better.

More information on the NHS website:

• How long you need to self-isolate for (external link)
• If you're told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace or the NHS COVID-19 app (external link)

Self-Isolation Support Scheme

If you can’t work from home and will lose money by self-isolating, you may be eligible for a £500 payment as part of a Self-Isolation Support Scheme. For more information or to apply, email connectedcommunities@haringey.gov.uk or call 020 8489 4431.

If you have been told to self-isolate and do not you could face a fine. It is also illegal for your employer to order you back to work. Both employers and workers could face a fine of £1,000 for their first offence, rising to £10,000 for repeated infringements.

Given the risks of exposure to different people with COVID-19, you could be asked to isolate on more than one occasion.

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If you test negative for COVID-19

If the test comes back negative, you and other members of your household no longer need to self-isolate.

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Further information

See also:

• How to protect yourself and others
• Vaccines and vaccinations

Links to NHS and GOV.UK

NHS:

• Advice on how to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with - NHS website (external link)
• Check your symptoms - NHS 111 online (external link)
• NHS 111 online (external link)

GOV.UK:

• Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested (external link)

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