Issue details

The purpose of the report is to gain approval to allocate financial resource to a number of areas to deliver Targeted Testing at Scale (TTaS) post the 6-week surge period which was then extended through to the end of 31 March 2021. A new model has already sought and gained approval for delivery commencing 1st April 2021 and is currently published on CHEST NW portal as 2 tender opportunities.
From the 18th January 2021 to the end of February 2021 rapid antigen lateral flow tests have been undertaken. These were undertaken either at one of the ATS sites, in workplaces by the mobile teams, or by workplaces that have received training by our commissioned service or the military outreach teams.
Recommendations within the paper;
•To note the progress to date with the current delivery of TTaS in Oldham.
•To note the wider testing requirements as National Government moves through the 4 step plan.
•To approve the additional financial, spend for the period of March 2021 for site hire, site maintenance, workforce, waste disposal and programme management.
•Understand the financing model we are undertaking with regards to draw down.