The Slough CDC blood test service for children aged 5 to 9 years has extended its opening times. The service now runs Monday to Wednesday: 12:00pm to 8:00pm and Thursday to Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm. The morning sessions are particularly suitable for patients who require fasting blood tests. Children aged 10 years and above can continue to access the Slough CDC adult service. Please continue to signpost patients to pre-book all blood test appointments via the Swiftqueue online booking platform.  

Please ensure any locally held patient communications, including text reminder templates and website information, are updated. Where possible, we recommend linking all patient communications directly to the relevant FHFT website pages, for example Radiology, Blood tests and the Swiftqueue online booking platform, so patients have access to the latest information on locations, directions and appointment preparation.