Your handy guide to 24-hour clinics in Singapore

In case of emergency, break out this guide to locate the nearest 24-hour clinic or after-hours family doctor…

You don’t need to go to a hospital emergency ward (ER) 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 for non-urgent situations.

24-hour medical centres to take note of:

Thompson Medical Centre (as well as emergency, there’s a 24-hour family clinic)

339 Thomson Road, Singapore 307677

Tel: 6250 2222

Mount Elizabeth Novena (A&E and a 24-hour on-call paediatrician)

38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563

Tel: 6898 6898

Raffles Medical Airport 24-Hour Clinic

#B2-01, Changi Airport Terminal 3, 65 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819663 Tel: 6241 8818

Central 24-HR Clinic Group

Various locations across Singapore

Here are some handy tips to remember:

• Babies and toddlers bleed a lot, especially from the head and the hands, even from the smallest nick or cut.

• Take your child’s passport, birth certificate or ID, and a credit card when you get to the hospital or clinic.

• When you panic, you can’t think straight. Have an action plan on the fridge where it can be clearly seen. Discuss your plan with your family and your helper (if you have one) to make sure everyone is on the same page ahead of an emergency arising.

• Doing a first aid course covering minor injuries, not just life-threatening situations, is always a good idea.

• Having a well-organised first aid box is critical, too.

Note: In an emergency situation, go to your nearest hospital, or call an ambulance on (+65) 995.