Urgent Care


Care when it’s urgent, but not an emergency


Receive FREE value-based priority care for non-life-threatening conditions, without the need to visit an emergency department.


Cessnock Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at Allways Healthcare Cessnock supports hospitals throughout Hunter.


The Medicare Urgent Care Clinic provides free, immediate, treatment and care for patients with or are experiencing non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses. Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is supported by highly skilled independent doctors and nurses, utilising excellent treatment and procedure room facilities. 


The Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is open 7 days a week, from 8am-6pm.


You can book online, call or walk-in appointments are also available. Please note ancillary services including radiology may not be open our full operating times, for specific details please refer below.




A nurse will triage and admit to the service if suitable



Some common illnesses or injuries that you can receive priority care for include:


  • Lacerations/cuts requiring stitches
  • Basic fracture management & sprains
  • Minor burns
  • Rashes
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Insect and animal bites
  • Respiratory conditions
  • ENT infections
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)


Get Direction

When to call Triple Zero (000)


Call Triple Zero (000) or visit your closest emergency department if you or someone is experiencing the following.

If you are unsure, call Triple Zero (000) and have the situation assessed.


  • Chest pain or tightness
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Uncontrollable bleeding
  • Severe burns
  • Poisoning
  • Unconsciousness or seizures
  • Numbness or paralysis
  • A life-threatening injury
  • On-going fever in infants
  • Unresponsive


How to make an appointment?


To make an appointment with the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic please book online  here, or call 02 4013 5757 for booking. Walk In Appointments also available.


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