Looking for a 24-hour clinic or after-hours family doctor near you? Keep this list of 24-hour GPs handy!
On my first Mother’s Day as a new mum, I waited five hours in a children’s emergency ward rather than one of the many 24-hour family clinics we have here in Singapore. My almost one-year-old son wasn’t in an emergency situation. He had nicked the tip of his finger on a shard of broken glass, but there was a lot of blood. We’re talking crime scene amounts of blood, and the bleeding wouldn’t stop. Of course, I panicked.
I was home alone, my husband was overseas, my helper was away, and my support group of mums were all out to Mother’s Day lunch. I had no idea where to go in what felt like an urgent but not an emergency situation. So we ended up spending the whole day in the emergency ward.
The point here is you don’t need to go to a hospital emergency ward (A&E) in situations that are not an emergency. You can save time and make room for those in real emergencies. Instead, choose a 24-hour family clinic or after-hours doctor or paediatrician for non-urgent situations. Learn from my mistakes (there are many!).
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24-hour clinics and family GPs and paediatricians in Singapore
Here’s what you need to know
- You’ll need your baby’s passport, birth certificate or ID, and a credit card when you get to the hospital or clinic.
- KKH is the largest women’s and children’s hospital on the island. Its emergency service is excellent, but the average wait stated is *four hours* – even longer if you’re triaged and your case isn’t as urgent as others. So know your alternatives!
How much do 24-hour family clinics cost?
24-hour clinics have two tiers of consultation charges: one during regular hours and an after-hours charge that may be implemented at midnight. These charges may vary from clinic to clinic. Nevertheless, you can expect to pay around $80 to $130 in consultation charges alone, on top of the standard charges for any procedures or medications kiddo might require.
24-hour family clinics and paediatricians in Singapore: Central
Thomson Medical Centre Urgent Care Centre (emergency and a 24-hour family clinic with paediatricians)
339 Thomson Road, Singapore 307677
Urgent care centre helpline: 6350 8812.
Hospital mainline: 6250 2222
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Mount Elizabeth Novena Urgent Care Centre (emergency and a 24-hour on-call paediatrician)
38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563
24-hour urgent care helpline: 6933 0100
Hospital mainline: 6898 6898
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Mount Alvernia Urgent Care Centre (emergency and a 24-hour on-call paediatrician)
820 Thomson Rd, Singapore 574623
24-hour urgent care helpline: 6347 6210
Hospital mainline: 6347 6688
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Unihealth 24-Hour Clinic Group (Toa Payoh)
#01-218, 178 Toa Payoh Central, Singapore 310178
Tel: 6203 1639
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DA Clinic @ Ang Mo Kio
525 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-2407, Singapore 560525
Tel: 3165 0147
Opening hours: Physical 8am to 12am daily, Online 24-hours
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DA Clinic @ Potong Pasir
51 Upper Serangoon Rd, #01-53, The Poiz Centre, 347697
Tel: 3165 0139
Opening hours: Physical Mon – Fri 8.30am to 12pm, 1pm to 4pm & 6pm to 9pm, Sat – Sun 8.30am to 12pm , Online 24-hours
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24-hour family clinics with GPs and PDs in Singapore: North
Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Yishun)
Block 701A Yishun Avenue 5, #01-04, Singapore 761701
Tel: 6759 7985
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Unihealth 24-Hour Clinic Group (Yishun)
103 Yishun Ring Road, #01-99, Singapore 760103
Tel: 6517 9598
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DA Clinic @ Ang Mo Kio
Tel: 3165 0147
Opening hours: Physical daily 8am to 12am, Online 24-hours
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Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Woodlands)
Block 768 Woodlands Avenue 6, #02-06A, Woodlands Mart, Singapore 730768
Tel: 6365 4895
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Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Marsiling)
Block 303 Woodlands Street 31, #01-185, Singapore 730303
Tel: 6365 2908
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24-hour family clinics with GPs and PDs in Singapore: Northeast
Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Hougang)
Block 681 Hougang Avenue 8, #01-829, Singapore 530681
Tel: 6387 6965
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DA Clinic @ Anchorvale (Seng Kang)
351 Anchorvale Rd, #01-01, Singapore 540351
Tel: 3165 0144
Opening hours: Physical Mon – Fri 8.30am to 12pm & 1pm to 9pm, Sat – Sun 8.30am to 12pm , Online 24-hours
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Unihealth 24-Hour Clinic Group (Punggol)
88 Punggol Way #02-122, Punggol Coast Mall Singapore 829913
Tel: 6348 4602
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24-hour family clinics with GPs and PDs in Singapore: East
Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Bedok)
Block 219 Bedok Central, #01-124, Singapore 460219
Tel: 6247 6122
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Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Tampines)
138 Tampines Street 11, #01-98 Singapore 521138
Tel: 6348 4024
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Unihealth 24-Hour Clinic Group (Tampines)
88 Punggol Way #02-122, Punggol Coast Mall Singapore 829913
Tel: 6348 4602
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Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Pasir Ris)
Block 446 Pasir Ris Drive 6, #01-122, Singapore 510446
Tel: 6582 2640
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Raffles Medical Airport 24-Hour Clinic
65 Airport Boulevard, #B2-01, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore 819661
Tel: 6241 8818
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DA Clinic @ Simei
248 Simei Street 3, #01-128, Singapore 520248
Tel: 3165 0146
Opening hours: Physical Mon – Fri 8.30am to 12pm & 1pm to 9pm, Sat – Sun 8.30am to 12pm , Online 24-hours
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Parkway East Hospital Urgent Care Centre (emergency and a 24-hour on-call paediatrician)
321 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427990
24-hour urgent care helpline: 6340 8666
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24-hour family clinics with GPs and PDs in Singapore: West
Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Choa Chu Kang)
Block 304 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, #01-651, Singapore 680304
Tel: 6277 9261
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Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Clementi)
Block 450 Clementi Avenue 3, #01-291, Singapore 120450
Tel: 6773 2925
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Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Jurong West)
Block 492 Jurong West Street 41, #01-54, Singapore 640492
Tel: 6565 7484
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Central 24-HR Clinic Group (Pioneer North)
Block 959 Jurong West Street 92, #01-160, Singapore 640959
Tel: 6251 2775
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Unihealth 24-Hour Clinic Group (Jurong East)
135 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-317, Singapore 600135
Tel: 6970 5868
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DA Clinic @ Bukit Batok
451 Bukit Batok West Ave 6, #01-02, Singapore 650451
Tel: 3165 0143
Opening hours: Physical Mon – Fri 8.30am to 12pm, 1pm to 4pm & 6pm to 9pm, Sat – Sun 8.30am to 12pm , Online 24-hours
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DA Clinic @ Taman Jurong
140 Corporation Dr, #01-03, Singapore 610140
Tel: 3165 0145
Opening hours: Physical Mon – Fri 8.30am to 12pm, 1pm to 4pm & 6pm to 9pm, Sat 8.30am to 12pm, Sun 8.30am to 12pm & 6pm to 9pm, Online 24-hours
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24-hour family clinics with GPs and paediatricians in Singapore: Town
Mount Elizabeth Hospital Urgent Care Centre (emergency and a 24-hour on-call paediatrician)
3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510
24-hour urgent care helpline: 6731 2218
Hospital mainline: 6737 2666
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Gleneagles Hospital Urgent Care Centre (emergency and a 24-hour on-call paediatrician)
6A Napier Road, Singapore 258500
24-hour urgent care helpline: 6470 5688
Hospital mainline: 6575 7575
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And a few more top tips from what we’ve learnt…
- When babies bleed, you cannot think straight. You need an action plan.
- Find a local doctor who’s open on a Sunday and write their details on the plan.
- Doing a first aid course covering minor injuries, not just life-threatening situations, is a good idea.
- Having a well-organised first aid box is critical when you can’t think straight.
- Discuss your plan with your helper, and prepare a secure pack with a photocopy of your passports, credit card details, and some taxi money.
Note: In an emergency situation, go to your nearest hospital, or call an ambulance at (+65) 995.
