COVID-19 Report and Support

Reporting COVID-19 symptoms, test results, self isolation status and other concerns

What can I do to help keep myself and other safe?

I’m feeling unwell, what do I do?

University contacts

Helpful links to Government, NHS and Overseas Travel guidance

Please also see:

The University's Covid Testing webpage with FAQ about lateral flow antigen testing

The FAQs for students returning to the UK from overseas help page

Reporting COVID-19 symptoms, test results, self-isolation status and other related concerns

University Online Covid-19 Report Form

The University commits to behaving responsibly in putting measures in place to prioritise the safety, health and wellbeing of everyone on our campuses.

It is really important that everyone at the University works together to control the spread of COVID-19. It is particularly important that we all - students and staff alike - let the University know immediately if we have one or more of the symptoms of COVID-19.  This enables us to work with you, your house/flat mates, your Academic Department and public health authorities to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Students can notify the University by completing an online form here Covid-19 Report form or by emailing  Covidreport@chi.ac.uk.

Members of staff are requested to let their line manager and HR know as soon as possible.

What can I do to help keep myself and other safe?

Remember to:

Wash your hands
Wear a face covering
Maintain social distancing
Use the NHS Covid-19 app
Observe the Government's rules on who you can meet

I’m feeling unwell, what do I do?

If you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms stay at home and self-isolate, arrange to have a test and notify the University by completing the form here: University Online Report form or email Covidreport@chi.ac.uk.

If you are not sure phone 111 for guidance or use the NHS Covid-19 App.

COVID-19 symptoms:

ANY of the following: (as of 14/12/20)

A high temperature
A new, continuous cough
A loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste

See the latest list here: symptoms

Getting tested

Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested: Coronavirus - getting tested
Get a free NHS test to check if you have coronavirus: Get a free NHS test

If you have problems using the online service, call 119 - lines are open 7am to 11pm.

Stay at home / self-isolation guidance for households
If you have symptoms you and your house/flat mates must self-isolate for 10 days or until your test is negative.

See the government guidance here: Stay at home guidance
See also the NHS guidance on when and how to self-isolate here: When to self isolate and what to do

If you need medical advice about your symptoms
Get help at: NHS 111 online coronavirus service

Mental health and wellbeing guidance

You can contact the Wellbeing Team on Wellbeing@chi.ac.uk or the Covid Support Team on Covidreport@chi.ac.uk

The Wellbeing Mental Health help pages:

Government guidance on health and wellbeing: Health and Wellbeing during Coronavirus

University Coronavirus web page
See the University's web page with information relating to coronavirus here: Coronavirus webpage

University contacts

for wellbeing or mental health issues - email: Wellbeing@chi.ac.uk
for housing and food support - email: Accommodation@chi.ac.uk
for non-emergency health issues - email: Studenthealth@chi.ac.uk or text or call 07739 983703
for support related to COVID-19 symptoms and testing - email: Covidreport@chi.ac.uk