24-Hour Clinics & Hospital A&Es in Singapore (2022): A Singaporean's Guide to Rates and Surcharges

I was just 13 years old when I had my first brush with a midnight medical emergency.

In the middle of the night, I woke up after having difficulty breathing due to a choking pain in my throat.

As my family doctor’s clinic doesn’t operate around the clock, we had to visit the Accident & Emergency (A&E) facility at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Lucky for me, I survived the ordeal.

Although I did not have a proper explanation as to what happened, save for the fact that my bronchioles (info: air passages inside the lungs) were “frozen”.

I remember going to school after and recounting how my bronchioles froze due to me having copious amounts of ice cream.

But enough about my frozen lungs.

Emergencies like these are unprecedented, and hence everyone should be mentally prepared.

TL;DR: Emergency Healthcare Facilities Guide: 24 Hour Clinic Near Me and A&E Near Me

Here’s a list of 24-hour clinics and A&E facilities located all around Singapore you can turn to in your time of need.

Note that information is accurate as of 14 April 2022. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

24 Hour Clinics in Singapore (2022)

Here’s a list of 24-hour clinics to tend to all your healthcare needs regardless of day or time.

A&E Charges and Fees (2022)

Most 24-hr clinics listed above have consultation fees starting from under $100.

If you’re headed to the A&E department, be prepared to shell out more than $100 just for them to attend to you, with the fees maxing out when you visit the hospital outside regular hours.

Further consultation fees are a separate charge and vary depending on your needs and subsidies.

Public Hospitals A&E Charges and Fees (2022)

Private Hospitals A&E Charges and Fees (2022)

Waiting Time

Knowing what needs to be treated at the A&E can save money and time.

This helps to shorten queues, letting real emergencies seek attention quickly.

Some A&Es have a “three-hour waiting time” sign displayed at the entrance. 24hour clinics, on the other hand, may be able to tend to your less severe conditions with fewer queues.

Midnight Medical Emergencies: 24hr Clinic or A&E?

People often struggle to decide if they should head to the nearest 24hr clinic or to an A&E. This could be due to a few reasons: Insurance coverage, cost, convenience etc.

According to Singhealth and a poll, a regular middle-aged adult who is not pregnant and does not have prevailing conditions should approach it as such:

24hr Clinic:

• Sprained or twisted ankles
• Fever
• Nosebleed
• Cuts/gash
• Dizziness
• Cold/flu
• Headaches
• Nosebleed
• Sore Eyes.

Hospital A&E:

• Elderly injuries (require more immediate attention)
• Broken limbs
• Sustained several days of high temperature
• Breathlessness for a prolonged period
• Sudden and severe pain
• Sweating and breathlessness
• Fits and Seizures
• Vomiting that does not subside
• Blood in your vomit
• Slurred Speech
• Severe hives.

Of course, depending on age, elderly and pregnant ladies should seek more immediate attention for such symptoms.