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Medicare Urgent Care Clinics

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) give you and your family more options to see a doctor or nurse when you need care for urgent, but not life-threatening illnesses or injuries.

About Medicare UCCs

Learn about Medicare UCCs and the care they provide.

Information for Medicare UCCs and health professionals

Learn about Medicare UCC commissioning, registering to be a Medicare UCC, and download Medicare UCC resources.

View all Medicare Urgent Care Clinics information

  • Walk-in, no appointment or referral needed

  • Bulk billed

  • Extended hours, seven days a week

  • Staffed by doctors and nurses

Find a Medicare UCC near you

If you or a loved one has a life-threatening injury or illness, do not attend a Medicare UCC.

Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

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