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15
Sept 2020
Coronavirus test error could delay Harrogate man's surgery
A Harrogate man fears a problem with the NHS coronavirus test booking website could delay his surgery.
Terry Jones needs to test negative for coronavirus before he can be admitted to hospital but so far he has been unable to secure a test.
Mr Jones is not exhibiting any coronavirus symptoms but there is no option on the site to book a test because a clinician asks you to do so.
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Mr Jones, who asked for details of his surgery to remain private, told the Stray Ferret:
Mr Jones said the NHS site had recently removed the "a clinician has asked me to get a test" option as well as the option to book a test before going on holiday.
The Stray Ferret took his concerns to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). A spokesperson said:
The DHSC did not commit to reviewing the booking website to give users the option of saying their clinician had recommended they book a test.
It comes shortly after one Harrogate mum was informed by the coronavirus test website she had to drive to Oldham next month for a test.
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