Research and analysis

Public views on using community venues for testing in future pandemics

Qualitative research exploring public acceptability of using institutions and community venues to manage testing during future pandemics.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 22 July 2025

Applies to England

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Public views on the acceptability of using institutions and other community venues to manage testing during a future pandemic

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Details

This report details findings from qualitative research with members of the public in England, exploring the extent of public acceptability for using institutions (such as workplaces, schools and other community venues) to manage testing during future pandemics.

The study provides insight into how acceptability might vary depending on the type of venue being used, the severity and rate of transmission of the illness (a respiratory infection), and the intrusiveness of the testing interventions being implemented by the venues.

It identifies the factors that are important for maximising public acceptability, and provides learnings for the development of future policy and communications relating to the use of institutions and community venues to manage pandemic testing.

Published 22 July 2025