New NHS Test and Trace site opens at Dreamland

Thanet MPs Sir Roger Gale and Craig Mackinlay have today welcomed the opening of a new NHS Test and Trace site at Dreamland Margate Car Park. The site is a drive-through and offers both assisted and self-administered tests.

Dreamland is part of a network of regional and local test sites across the UK and is in addition to home tests which can be booked through the government’s online portal. Mobile testing units are also travelling the UK, responding to increased regional demand for testing, and supporting hard to reach areas.

The Government engaged with local government and public health officials to narrow down the location before selecting Dreamland as the most suitable site for supporting communities on the Isle.

Across the UK, testing capacity has been expanded to more than 300,000 tests a day, meaning that anyone with symptoms can book a test for free.

South Thanet MP, Craig Mackinlay, said:

“Having a site at Dreamland should make it easier for people in Thanet to access free testing, which is a cornerstone of the NHS Test and Trace service.”

North Thanet MP, Sir Roger Gale, added: 

“I hope very much that this will make a significant contribution to test and trace and make it easier for constituents to obtain the medical attention that they require.”

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