What is an Urgent Care Services?
New South Wales (NSW) has introduced Urgent Care Services to reduce the burden on emergency departments. Urgent Care Services focuses on treatment of urgent but non-critical health conditions. Urgent care Clinic are walk-in clinics to cater wide range of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
Urgent care centre provide immediate medical care for non-emergency situations that require timely attention but do not necessitate a visit to an emergency room. Urgent Care Service aim is to offer quick and accessible medical services, particularly when primary care doctors are unavailable. Immediate Care clinics usually operate beyond regular office hours to handle a variety of urgent health concerns.
Our Urgent Care Services in Castle Hill
- Lacerations/cuts requiring stitches
- Basic fracture management & sprains
- Minor burns
- Rashes
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Gastroenteritis
- Insect and animal bites
- Respiratory conditions
- ENT infections
- Dehydration
- Fever
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Why Choose Us For Urgent Care Services?
- Experienced Professionals: Our trained medical professionals in Castle Hill skilled in handling wide range of non-emergency conditions.
- Extended Hours: We offer services beyond typical office hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate your schedule.
- Comprehensive Care: We address various medical issues, from minor injuries to common illnesses, all in one place.
- Convenient Locations: Our clinics are strategically located in Castle Hill to provide easy access, reducing travel time for urgent care needs.
- Patient-Centered Approach: We prioritize your comfort and well-being, offering compassionate care tailored to your individual needs.
Opening hours for Urgent Care Services in Castle Hill
How to access Urgent Care Service with Health Zone Barwell in Castle Hill?
Medical Practice can be accessed by calling the Urgent Care Line on 1800 022 222 where a Clinician will assess your needs, provide you with health information and advice, and book you into a UCS Centre if appropriate.
This service can also be accessed as walk in if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria to Access Urgent Care Services
- a resident living in a community located in NSW or near its border
- experiencing an acute injury or illness that is not an emergency
- needing medical treatment in the next 2 to 12 hours; and
- unable to get an appointment with your own General Practitioner (GP) or at nearby medical centres.
How to make an appointment?
To make an appointment for Urgent Care Service Centre call 1800 022 222 or Walk in appointments are also available
Urgent Care Services FAQs
There are ranges of Urgent Care Services available. Some are for all age groups, but some are specifically designed for elder age group.
HealthZone Barwell medical Centre Urgent Care Services operates in weekdays from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
No appointment is necessary for Urgent Care Services. However, you can call the Urgent Care Line at 1800 371 372 to discuss your condition and potentially book a time slot.
Urgent Care Services treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that require timely medical attention but aren’t emergencies. Compared to emergency departments, Urgent Care typically offers shorter wait times and bulk billing for some services.