3. COVID Information

Covid-19 Information

- Covid-19 Helpline

- Covid-19 Vaccination Record

- Covid-19 Vaccine boosters

- Covid-19 Testing information

- To get tested

- Links to Resources

Covid-19 Helpline

For all Covid-19 related queries please visit NHS Inform - Covid19 or call 0808 196 8565.

Covid-19 Vaccination Record

Covid-19 vaccination status scheme launches to provide confirmation of vaccination when required for foreign travel and other places where this is necessary. You can get your vaccination record in the following ways;

Downloading the NHS Scotland COVID status app - NHS Scotland Covid Status app
The NHS inform patient portal - download or request a copy of your vaccination status online
For those not online- requested in the post via a freephone Covid-19 status helpline - 0808 196 8565.

Covid-19 Vaccine boosters

Covid-19 vaccination boosters will not be offered in GP practices.

They will take place in community vaccination centres across Tayside and Grampian.

You will receive information about when and where you will receive your vaccine through the post and can use the following link for some info http://www.nhsinform.scot/.../self-help-guide-flu-and.../

Edzell Health Centre does not have any information of when or where this will be for each patient so please avoid calling the health centre for this reason

For missed appointments and lost letters please click the following link use NHS Scotland's appointment tracker

Covid-19 Testing information

Testing for covid19 is now easily accessible to everyone, with or without symptoms.

The 2 types of coronavirus test currently being used regularly are:

polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
lateral flow device (LFD) – also known as a rapid test

PCR tests

If you have symptoms, book a PCR test.

You should also book a PCR test if:

you’ve been asked to get a test by a health protection team
you’ve been asked to get a test to confirm a positive result
you’ve been identified as a close contact through Test and Protect or the Protect Scotland app

LFD tests – also known as rapid tests

LFD tests are rapid tests you can do yourself. You should only use this type of test if you do not have coronavirus symptoms.

LFD tests:

are simple to use
give a result in 30 minutes
help find positive cases in people who are infectious but don’t have symptoms

lfd info

To Get Tested

To access a tests please click, NHS Inform page, you should not contact your GP to request these.

Please see the current test sites for PCR testing below. It is essential that you book a time slot, unless attending a mobile unit, through NHS Inform before attending the test sites.

Testing for Covid-19 is available across Tayside. You do not have to book for the mobile testing units however, to make the process quicker, you can book in advance and pre register your details by phoning 119.

test info