Clicks Clinics offer accessible, professional, and affordable primary healthcare services at over 200 locations across South Africa.Staffed by registered nursing practitioners, these clinics provide routine health screenings, mother and baby wellness care, vaccinations, family planning, and minor ailment consultations.Patients can easily locate a Clicks Clinic near them and book appointments online or through the Clicks app, with many preventative screening tests covered in full by major South African medical schemes.
Primary Healthcare Services Offered at Clicks Clinics
Clicks Clinics provide a wide range of preventative and primary healthcare services designed to make routine medical care convenient and budget-friendly for South African families.
Mother and Baby Wellness Services
The baby clinic services at Clicks focus on supporting parents from pregnancy through early childhood development:
- Baby Immunisations: Essential vaccinations adhering to the South African Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) schedule, as well as additional private childhood vaccines.
- Growth & Milestone Tracking: Routine weigh-ins, length measurements, and assessments of physical and developmental milestones.
- Parental Guidance:Expert advice on breastfeeding, infant nutrition, formula feeding, teething, and sleep schedules.
- Maternal Health:Pregnancy wellness consultations, post-natal care, pap smears, pregnancy tests, and breast examinations.
Preventative Health Screenings and Wellness Checks
Early detection is essential for managing chronic lifestyle conditions. Clicks nursing practitioners perform quick, accurate screening tests, including:
- Cardiovascular Health: Blood pressure monitoring, total cholesterol checks, and lipogram profiles.
- Diabetes Management: Blood glucose screening and guidance on managing blood sugar levels.
- General Health Assessments: Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations, haemoglobin (anaemia) testing, and comprehensive lifestyle health risk assessments.
- Targeted Screenings: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) tests for men, HIV counselling and testing, and foot screenings for diabetic care.
Primary Care, Family Planning, and Minor Ailments
For day-to-day healthcare needs, Clicks Clinics offer practical nursing care without requiring a hospital visit:
- Family Planning:Hormonal consultations and the administration of contraceptive injections or tablets as prescribed by a medical doctor.
- Minor Ailment Consultations: Professional assessment and guidance for non-emergency conditions, burn care, and minor wound dressings.
- Nursing Care:Ear syringing/irrigation, peak flow measurements, urine analysis, specimen collection for lab tests, and drug screenings.
Adult Immunisations and Travel Healthcare
Clicks Clinics provide routine and protective immunisations for adults:
- Seasonal Flu Shots: Annual influenza vaccines recommended prior to winter.
- Booster Vaccines: Tetanus, measles, and travel-related immunisations.
- Prescription Injections: Administration of doctor-prescribed immune boosters, vitamin shots, and pain management injections.
Clicks Virtual Doctor Consultations
For patients requiring a doctor’s diagnosis, prescription, or medical certificate, selected Clicks branches offer the Clicks Virtual Doctor service powered by Udok.This tele-healthcare platform connects patients directly with a registered General Practitioner (GP) via video link within the privacy of the clinic.
How to Find a Clicks Clinic Near You
Locating a nearby Clicks Clinic in South Africa is quick and straightforward using digital locator tools:
Using the Online Store and Clinic Locator
Visit the official Clicks website or download the Clicks mobile app and navigate to the store locator. By entering your suburb, city, or postal code, you can filter search results specifically for branches featuring a “Feel Good Clinic. The locator displays operating hours, direct contact details, physical addresses, and available services for each clinic location.
Nationwide Footprint Across South Africa
With over 200 clinics situated inside major shopping malls, suburban retail centers, and high street locations across all nine provinces—including Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape—a clinic is usually accessible within short driving or walking distance in major metropolitan and regional areas.
Booking Appointments and Clinic Policies
Online Booking Process
While some basic services accommodate walk-in visits depending on nurse availability, patients are advised to book appointments online at least 48 hours in advance.Advance booking guarantees your timeslot with the nursing practitioner and ensures the clinic has adequate stock of specific vaccines or test kits required for your visit.
Walk-In Consultation Policy
Walk-ins are assisted on a first-come, first-served basis if open slots exist between scheduled appointments. However, during busy hours, such as weekends and early mornings, availability may be limited, making online pre-booking the most reliable option.
Medical Aid Schemes, Pricing, and ClubCard Benefits
Medical Aid Scheme Integration
Clicks Clinics are preferred healthcare providers for major South African medical aid schemes, including Discovery Health, Bankmed, GEMS, Momentum Health, Bestmed, Bonitas, Fedhealth, and Medshield. Most schemes cover annual wellness screenings, blood pressure checks, blood glucose tests, and cholesterol assessments out of preventative care benefits without depleting medical savings accounts.
Out-of-Pocket Pricing and ClubCard Points
For self-paying patients without medical scheme coverage, Clicks Clinics maintain competitive and transparent cash rates for consultations and immunisations. Additionally, Clicks ClubCard members earn ClubCard points on clinic service fees, turning routine health management into store cashback rewards.
Clicks Helping Hand Trust
Through the Clicks Helping Hand Trust, Clicks offers free preventative testing and baby wellness services to underprivileged South Africans without medical aid.Under the Moms and Babies programme, mothers whose babies were born in state hospitals can access free clinic consultations on designated afternoons at participating branches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a Clicks Clinic near me?
You can locate your nearest Clicks Clinic by visiting the official Clicks website or opening the Clicks mobile app and using the store locator tool. Filter your search by entering your city, suburb, or postal code and selecting the clinic or healthcare filter to display stores with active nursing practitioners.
Do I need to book an appointment to visit a Clicks Clinic?
Booking an appointment online at least 48 hours in advance is recommended to secure a timeslot with the nursing practitioner and ensure stock availability for specific vaccines or screening materials. Walk-in consultations are accepted if time permits between scheduled bookings.
Will my medical aid cover services at a Clicks Clinic?
Yes, Clicks Clinics are contracted with most major South African medical schemes, including Discovery Health, GEMS, Bankmed, Bestmed, and Momentum. Most medical schemes fully cover annual preventative wellness screenings (such as blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and BMI tests) directly from your preventative care benefits.
What baby services are provided at Clicks baby clinics?
Clicks baby clinics offer routine infant immunisations according to the South African Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) as well as private vaccines.Services also include growth and weight monitoring, developmental assessments, advice on breastfeeding and nutrition, and maternal health check-ups.
Can I see a doctor at a Clicks Clinic?
Primary services at Clicks Clinics are delivered by qualified primary healthcare nursing practitioners.However, selected Clicks branches offer the Clicks Virtual Doctor service, which enables you to consult with a registered General Practitioner (GP) via video for prescriptions, diagnoses, and sick notes.
Can I earn Clicks ClubCard points on clinic visits?
Yes, Clicks ClubCard members earn points on qualifying clinic service payments and consultations. Simply present your physical ClubCard or scan your digital card via the Clicks app when paying for your consultation at the clinic or pharmacy counter.