The 13 GP practices in the Down area have worked together to form the Down GP Federation of Family Practices in order to provide more at scale services locally.
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Down GP Federation retweeted
Down GP Federation MH lead and SMHP championing the vital role Occupational Therapists play as part of Primary Care Mental Health Services. #OTWeek #ParticipationChangesEverything #OTWeek2026
Employment opportunity in North Down federation!
🧠𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: Senior Mental Health Practitioner | North Down Federation
Interested in working in Primary Care Mental Health? Join us to learn more about the role and team.
📅Tuesday 27th October |⏲️6pm
⬇️Register now!
tinyurl.com/SMHP-Info
Down GP Federation retweeted
Live updates after multi-vehicle collision on Belfast road
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The 41-year-old has been found dead at a property in South London, according to reports. belfastlive.co.uk/news/uk-wo…
Down GP Federation retweeted
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/seh…
@setrust
Down GP Federation retweeted
@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.
Conor Smyth presenting results on a FCP primary care led 12week programme on tackling frailty in @setrust at the AHPNI R&I conference @UlsterUni. @DownGp @NorthDownGp @ArdsGp
Down GP Federation retweeted
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/
Down GP Federation retweeted
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 👇
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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
Down GP Federation retweeted
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
Down GP Federation retweeted
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. 📢📣
Down GP Federation retweeted
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-base…
A successful visit to Clough Surgery to see the contribution of Advanced Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care.
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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.…)
