Symptoms, testing and self-isolation
If you're self-isolating for any reason, or if you have symptoms, please tell the University.
Students
Complete the online Covid-19 form
- You must complete the form when you begin self-isolating, even if you don't have symptoms – for example, if you've been identified as a contact and asked to self-isolate by NHS track and trace or if someone in your household has symptoms and is waiting for test results.
- If you develop symptoms while self-isolating, please complete the form again.
Once you've completed the online form, the University will contact you to offer support. We're offering daily welfare check-ins for all students who are self-isolating, to make sure you receive the support you need.
Staff
Notify your line manager as soon as possible.
Full step-by-step guidance for individuals, line managers and faculties/departments can be found on our managing a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19 protocol.
What to do if you have symptoms
1. Stay at home and self-isolate if you have:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
NHS guidance on self-isolating
2. Book an NHS test straight away to check if you have coronavirus, however mild your symptoms
Tests are free. If you are a student, give your term-time address.
Get a test online on GOV.UK. Call 119 if you don't have internet access.
If you are a student on a clinical placement, your academic department may advise you on alternative arrangements for testing.
Please don't get a test at our Covid-19 Testing Centre. This test is only available to University of Sheffield students who are not showing any Covid-19 symptoms.
3. Inform the University that you have symptoms, or if you are isolating
This will enable us to monitor for positive Covid-19 cases for track and trace purposes, and provide you with any support you may need.
Who can't get a free test
You can't get a free NHS test unless you have symptoms, or you've been asked to by your local council, or you've been told to by your hospital, or you're taking part in a government pilot project. This applies even if:
- you live with someone who has coronavirus
- you’ve had close contact with someone who has coronavirus
- you’ve come to the UK from a high risk country
- you’re planning to leave the country
If you develop symptoms, you should only then order a test.