Launceston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Launceston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is run by the Launceston Medical Centre with funding from The Australian Government.
Our clinic provides care for people with urgent, but non-life-threatening, medical needs who can’t wait to see their regular GP, but don’t need to go to the Emergency Department (ED).
Examples of non-life-threatening conditions, include;
- ear, eye, nose, and throat infections
- respiratory problems e.g., asthma, breathing difficulties
- stings, bites, and rashes
- acute muscle and joint pain
- abrasions and lacerations
- urinary tract infections
- gastrointestinal illnesses
Each patient is triaged by a nurse who will then prioritise the time in which you need to be seen, based on the severity of your condition. Patients are not always seen in the order that they arrive and wait times may vary.
- We accept walk-in patients, with no appointment required
- Eligible patients are bulk-billed, meaning there is no cost to the patient.
- We are open seven days a week, from 2pm – 8pm daily
From 27th of January 2025 to 20th April 2025, the Urgent Care Clinic will be open extended hours on Monday & Tuesday.
Opening Hours during this time will be;
Monday: 10am – 8pm
Tuesday: 10am – 8pm
Wednesday: 2pm – 8pm
Thursday: 2pm – 8pm
Friday: 2pm – 8pm
Saturday: 2pm – 8pm
Sunday: 2pm – 8pm