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Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, located at Oxenford and Southport, provide services including: Urgent treatment for common minor injuries and illnesses, such as strains and sprains, simple fractures, infections and rashes, minor eye and ear problems, minor cuts and mild burns, toothaches, and fevers.
Oxenford Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
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Southport Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
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The UCCs should be reserved for the in-between stuff – minor illnesses or infections and minor injuries that need same-day medical attention including:
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The UCCs are a separate operation to the general practice and provides free bulk-billed, walk-in medical care when there’s an urgent problem that can’t wait for a regular doctor’s appointment, but it isn’t a full-blown emergency.
If you have a Medicare card, (or know the number), bring it with you when you attend the Medicare UCC.
After you have visited the UCC, a summary of important information about your urgent presentation will be provided to you and your usual GP so you can follow up with your own GP.
Emergency or life-threatening care requires immediate medical attention and management by an emergency department or hospital.
Do NOT attend the Medicare UCCs if you are experiencing:
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Many GPs are open outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends. If you don’t have a regular GP, please visit HealthDirect to find a doctor near you with available appointments.
Care provided by your regular GP includes:
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