Our state government supported Urgent and After Hours Service opened on the 30th April 2023 and services the Huon Valley.
The service operates on a Thursday and Friday from 10am until 9.30 pm, and Saturdays from 9am until 8.30 pm.
We provide a home visiting service to those unable to travel to our practice within a hours drive of Cygnet. Our team of nurse practitioners and community paramedics can provide assessments, prescribe medication, order blood tests, x-rays and ultrasounds, refer to medical specialists and more.
This is a private billing service with a consultation fee of $150, with a discounted fee of $25 for pensioner and health care card holders.
There may be costs associated with some treatments and additional services.
Conditions not suitable for this service include chest pain, mental health crisis and stroke-like illness, unconscious, shortness of breath – these are emergencies and you need to call 000.
Services available
Asthma, antibiotics, blood pressure checks, blocked ears, blood in urine, colds and influenza, COVID, conjucntivitis, constipation, croup, cuts, abrasions bruieses, burns, dental pain, dressings, Ear infections, ear wax removal, eczema, falls, fever, foreign body removal, fracture assessment, head injury (paramedic will triage first), hypoglycaemia, immunisaiton, lift assist, medical certificates,medication questions, miscarriage, pregnancy testing, reash, repeat scripts, sinusitis, school sores, gastroenteritis, sprains and strains, sore throats, urinary tract infections, wound care, suturing.