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Government’s COVID-19 testing messaging left BAME communities feeling alienated and blamed

A recent study has found that government and NHS messaging around COVID-19 testing left many people from Black, Asian and minority backgrounds feeling abandoned and blamed for COVID’s spread. 

London councils urge Londoners to continue testing despite pandemic fatigue

London borough councils are urging every single Londoner to do their bit in order to keep everyone safe, despite the widespread onset of pandemic fatigue.

The silent struggle of COVID-19 testing for people with autism

COVID-19 testing has become a notoriously unpleasant experience, even for those with a high pain threshold. For people with autism,

Richmond Council rolls out COVID-19 testing for those with no symptoms

Essential workers, volunteers and those providing support for vulnerable people will be eligible for a rapid COVID-19 test, Richmond Council

Walk-through Covid-19 testing site unveiled in Kingston

A new and easily accessible walk-through Covid-19 testing site has opened in Kingston, Kingston Council announced today. The site, situated

Twickenham MP challenges Health Secretary as Twickenham residents told to get Covid-tested in Aberdeen

Twickenham MP Munira Wilson clashed with Health Secretary Matt Hancock after it was revealed Twickenham residents were having to put in an Aberdeen postcode to get Covid-19 tested at their local site.

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