In an emergency phone 000 immediately for an ambulance, or visit the closest hospital Emergency Department. For information on what is considered an emergency, visit the Ambulance Service of NSW – When to call Triple Zero (000)
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) provide short-term, episodic care for non-life-threatening urgent conditions requiring same day assessment or treatment at no charge to patients.
Operators:
Cessnock: All Ways Healthcare supported by ForHealth – Suite 1, 275 Vincent Street, Cessnock, NSW 2325
Tamworth: Northwest Health – 279B Marius Street, Tamworth, NSW 2340
Hours:
Cessnock: Monday to Sunday (including public holidays), 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
Tamworth: Monday to Friday, 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm, and Saturday to Sunday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Heal Specialist Urgent Care is a specialist‑led, private medical clinic for patients who need urgent medical attention for acute illnesses, injuries, or ailments where it is not life‑threatening or severe enough for treatment in hospital. See the website for a complete list of conditions.
Maitland: 30 Metford Road, East Maitland, NSW 2323
Hours: Open 7 days per week and 365 days per year.
Newcastle: Sunday to Thursday, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Friday and Saturday 9.00 am to 9.00 pm.
Maitland: Monday to Sunday, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
To refer:
Phone 1300‑090‑009, or patients can self-refer via walk-in, or booking online.
A facility fee is required to attend this service, which includes specialist-led assessment, X-rays, pathology, treatment, and procedures, as well as any devices required for mobility. Current pricing is available on the website.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics