In January 2021, the government announced additional funds would be made available to care homes to combat the challenges of testing and staffing during the coronavirus pandemic.

This funding, known as the Rapid Testing Fund, will be allocated by local authorities primarily to care homes, although other care services may be able to access some funding.

For more information on the Rapid Testing Fund, including how to access it and what to use it for as well as a template spreadsheet to help you track spending, click the button below.