Urgent care is when you need medical attention for an illness or injury that can be managed without a trip to the emergency department but cannot wait for a regular appointment with a general practitioner (GP).

UCC’s provide acute episodic care and treatment that does not require a hospital admission. This may include:

• minor infections
• minor fractures, sprains, sports injuries and neck and back pain
• urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• minor cuts
• insect bites and rashes
• minor eye and ear problems
• respiratory illness
• gastroenteritis
• mild burns.

What they cannot do!

Routine care or general health care

Your local GP should continue to be your first point of contact for non-emergency, routine, and preventative health care. Care provided by your local GP includes:

• diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases and illnesses
• general health screening and health checks
• vaccinations and prescriptions including S8 medications
• mental health advice
• family planning advice
• referrals for tests, scans or specialist care.

UCC’s will not see people for things like chronic disease management or preventative health procedures such as cervical screening tests.

Opening Hours

Hours may vary, refer to the Health Direct website for operating hours (link below)