COVID test site updates

Released:
  • Page updated 12:30pm to remove Roundmead reference 
  • Page updated 2.35pm 12 February to remove Newington Resource Centre
  • Page updated 9.35am 12 February detailing the planned closure of Newington Resource Centre
  • Page updated 1.50pm 04 February detailing the planned reopening of North Solihull Sports Centre testing site
  • Page updated 3.25pm 01 February further details on temporary closure of North Solihull Sports Centre testing site
  • Page updated 11:09am 29 January detailing the temporary closure of North Solihull Sports Centre testing site
  • Page updated 11.05am 26 January
  • Page updated 1.30pm 22 January

During lockdown we are prioritising asymptomatic testing of anyone who needs to leave their house to go to work, including essential voluntary work at our local testing sites.

You need to book an appointment to visit one of our sites to get a rapid COVID test. (No walk-in appointments are available).  We recommend that you get tested every 3-5 days.

If you have COVID symptoms:

  • Book a test via the online national booking system here or by phoning 119 to access a test (local sites include Monkspath Mobile Testing Unit and Birmingham Airport).

If you DO NOT have COVID symptoms and:

  • live or work in Solihull
  • are unable to work from home
  • do not already receive regular testing through your employer
  • are aged 16 or over 

IMPORTANT - This service is only for people aged 16 or over. 

You can access a test at one of the following sites:

Tudor Grange Leisure Centre:

Blossomfield Road, B91 1NB

This walk-through test site is open for appointments for:

  • Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.30pm (last booking at 5.20pm)
  • Saturday and Sunday 10.00am-1.30pm (last booking at 1.20pm)

Please note there is a 2m barrier on entry to the Tudor Grange Leisure Centre testing site. If your work vehicle is unable to pass this barrier, please book your test at North Solihull Sports Centre or Newington Resource Centre. 

North Solihull Sports Centre:

Conway Road, Solihull, B37 5LA

This walk-through test site opens tomorrow (Thursday 28 January) at 12.00pm.

Normal opening hours for this site are:

  • Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.30pm (last booking at 5:25pm)
  • Saturday and Sunday 10.00am-1.30pm (last booking at 1.25pm)

You will need to book an appointment here to visit one of our sites to get a rapid COVID test. (No walk-in appointments are available).

Anyone needing help to book should call 0121 704 6918 (line open Monday-Thursday 9.00am-5.00pm and Friday 9.00am-4.00pm). 

Please note this number is only for assistance if you are unable to access the website.  If slots are fully booked online there is no additional availability by calling this number.