There are many after hours healthcare services available to residents of South Western Sydney. If your condition is urgent and can’t wait until your regular doctor is open consider the four options provided here, and keep the hospital emergency room for emergencies only.
If you are experiencing a time-critical emergency and/or dealing with unconsciousness, chest pain, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding or a major accident, dial 000 immediately.
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Residents of Campbelltown and surrounding areas needing immediate medical care for non-life threatening conditions, can access care at Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) at Campbelltown.
The Medicare UCC offers free (bulk-billed) care from 8am to 6pm, seven days a week, including public holidays, with no appointment required.
The clinic provides care for urgent health conditions which cannot wait for your usual GP but do not require emergency department attention.
Some common illnesses or injuries you can receive priority care for include:
Hours: Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is open seven days a week, from 8am to 6pm.
Where: Campbelltown Medical and Dental Centre, 296 Queen Street, Campbelltown (across from Campbelltown Mall).
Appointments: You can book online, call 4637 2355 or just walk-in.
Residents of South Western Sydney can use My Emergency Doctor for after hours healthcare*, at no cost. Connect with an emergency specialist to assist you at times when your regular GP is closed, you cannot find another GP open and you are not sure if you need to go to the emergency department.
*After Hours is defined as:
Calls received outside of these times are subject to charges.
Visit the My Emergency Doctor website to connect online. Alternatively call 1800 001 003 to speak to a doctor.
Residents and visitors of the Southern Highlands may access the Southern Highlands GP After Hours Service.
Southern Highlands GP After Hours Service provides a free telephone service on weeknights, weekends and public holidays, and a GP After Hours Clinic in Bowral on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Visit their website www.shgpahs.com.au for details or call 4861 6433.
* Areas covered vary and fees may apply.