Urgent Care and After Hours Services
Urgent Care
Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) and Urgent Care Services (UCSs) provide free (bulk billed) GP-led care for urgent but not life-threatening illnesses or injuries that require immediate medical attention.
As a PHN, we support care models that maintain the patient-GP relationship and advocate for solutions to address primary care workforce shortages and innovative funding models to sustain general. UCCs and UCSs do not replace the need for a regular GP and cannot provide vaccinations, preventative health screenings, mental health care plans, or chronic disease management.
North Richmond Urgent Care Service
Funded by NSW Health.
- Open from 8:00am - 8:00pm
- To access this service, patients call healthdirect on 1800 022 222
- When calling, patients will speak with a registered nurse who will assess their condition and book them into the Urgent Care Service if needed or guide them to the appropriate care for their needs
Penrith Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Funded by the Federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
- Open from 8:00am - 8:00pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year
- Located at Penrith Homemaker Centre, 2227 Wolseley Street, Jamisontown
- Walk-in only, no need for patients to call ahead or to make an appointment
- Has X-ray facilities, pathology and a pharmacy on site
- X-Ray Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm | closed Public Holidays
After Hours
We fund a variety of services across the region to facilitate access to primary healthcare services and resources outside of the times when regular GPs are open. This helps prevent people from unnecessarily presenting at hospital emergency rooms. These services are supported by funding from the Australian Government.
Penrith 24 Hour Pharmacy
Penrith After Hours Doctors
- Monday to Friday: 6:00pm to midnight
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 3:00pm to midnight
- Located at Nepean Village, Station St, Penrith
- Call 4789 0229
- Visit Penrith After Hours Doctors.
Lithgow Medical Clinic (extended hours general practice)
- Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 8:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Most Public Holidays: 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Located at Lithgow Medical Clinic, 11 Bridge St, Lithgow
- Call 6352 5588
- Visit Lithgow Medical Clinic.
13SICK Lower Blue Mountains (home visiting or telephone service)
Booking lines are open:
Location information:
For residents living in the lower Blue Mountains (east of Linden). If a home visit is not available, a telehealth consultation may be offered. Home visiting and telehealth services may be available in other areas.
Doctor Closed?
You can use our Doctor Closed website to access a range of information on Urgent Care and After Hours programs.
You can also order our Doctor Closed resources online, including a poster and fridge magnets.
