Any service user who wants and needs a test must have easy access to that test. This also means that asylum seekers should be informed of the opportunity to request a test and of the associated translation support available to them through that process; they should be provided with any financial or transport assistance required to reach an appropriate testing facility. With a clear testing policy in place, it is essential that all accommodation providers proactively monitor and ensure that th...

Any service user who wants and needs a test must have easy access to that test. This also means that asylum seekers should be informed of the opportunity to request a test and of the associated translation support available to them through that process; they should be provided with any financial or transport assistance required to reach an appropriate testing facility. With a clear testing policy in place, it is essential that all accommodation providers proactively monitor and ensure that their service users are accessing the assistance they need. Type: conclusion | Number: 5 | Paragraph: 32 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government takes the health of those in asylum accommodation and immigration removal centres (IRC) as being of the utmost importance and our accommodation providers have worked closely with Public Health leads to ensure their guidance is applied consistently and in accordance with local restrict