Down GP Federation

Current Vacancy: Advanced Practitioner (Level 2) First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) in Primary Care - Band 8A (SET) For details click below: jobs.hscni.net/Job/44196/sehs… @setrust

@DownGp @joshannonpt @martymove @AlanThomsonPT Well done to Conor on his presentation at the AHPNI R&I conference outlining a functional strength programme targeting signs of frailty.

Pleased to share some lovely patient feedback that our Elective Gynae Service received recently. Waiting times for patients are currently relatively short, for more info and for referral criteria for GPs see gpecs.easternfsu.com

Step Up to Leadership in General Practice - Spaces remaining! Tailored for GPs to boost leadership & management skills ✅ Earn 20 University CAT points 📷 Workshops spaced over the year Deadline: 22/09/25 👇 shorturl.at/Yery7

Between 10 Sept & 10 Oct, the PHA, HSC Trusts & NIAS urge everyone to "Look after your mental health" using the Take 5 steps to wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Take Notice & Give. Info: mindingyourhead.info | Lifeline: 0808 808 8000

Shelley Keenan (Down) & Damien Kavanagh (West and North Belfast) presented their SMHP poster at the Mind the Gap conference today, joined by Joanne Hamilton (Causeway). Showcasing how Federations are tackling mental health inequalities in primary care. #SMHP #NIHealth #MDT

The Annual PBL Survey for our 8 GP Federations is now open - have your say to inform next year's topics/speakers now! Open for practice staff at all levels until 16th May. 📢📣

East FSU are pleased to offer a variety of different courses especially for Primary Care Staff, suitable for GPs, Nurses, Managers, Pharmacists etc. To book and for more info go to easternfsu.com/practice-based…

A successful visit to Clough Surgery to see the contribution of Advanced Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care. health-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…

Congratulations Niall, a fantastic achievement!

Congratulations to Elaine Colhoun on gaining her MSc in Advanced Nurse Practice.

Congratulations to Down federation's Director of Nursing and Board Director Maura Devlin, who was awarded a life time achievement award by @NursingTimes in London last night for Nursing. An inspiration to us all and well deserved!

We wish our out going chairperson Dr Alex Greer all the best and acknowledge all the hard work, passion and commitment he has shown to Down federation. We welcome Dr Anna-Marie Trainor as our new Chair person and wish her luck and success over the next few years!

Take a Moment. Start a Conversation. Campaign | Mental Health Champion Northern Ireland (mentalhealthchampion-ni.org.uk)

Ballynahinch Festival of Hope, October 2024!

Ballynahinch Festival of Hope, October 2024

A fantastic evening had by all at Down Federations 10-year anniversary BBQ. A special thank you to Jacqui and Whitehorse catering and Natalia and all her team @MontaltoEstate .

Looking forward to our 10 year anniversary celebrations this Thursday @MontaltoEstate ! Excited to see all Down Practice teams there!