Who We Are
The Down Federation of Practices C.I.C. is a public health body specialising in General Practice. As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), we are led by dedicated General Practitioners (GPs) committed to enhancing community health and well-being. Our Board of Directors includes representatives from each member practice and other healthcare professionals collaborating to deliver various medical services.
Our Practice-Based Multi-Disciplinary Team
General Practice Pharmacists (GPPs)
Optimise medication use, conduct reviews, and support prescribing.
Senior Mental Health Practioners (SMHPs)
Provide mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management.
General Practice Nurses (GPNs)
Conduct health assessments, manage chronic diseases, and provide preventive care.
Social Workers (SWs)
Address social determinants of health and provide crisis intervention and advocacy.
First-Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs)
Conduct musculoskeletal assessments, provide manual therapy, and prescribe exercises.
Federation Membership
The Down Federation of Practices is built on the collaboration of local GP practices, all dedicated to delivering high-quality care. Each practice nominates a GP to represent them, ensuring every practice has a voice in our decision-making process. These representatives form our Board of Directors, guiding the Federation’s strategic direction and operations. Board Members are elected or confirmed during our Annual General Meeting, a transparent process that ensures democratic governance and continuous engagement.
Our practices uphold our integrated, patient-centred care principles, enhancing healthcare quality and accessibility across the Down community. We maintain high medical standards, embrace innovation, and continually improve patient outcomes.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors comprises experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to guiding the Down Federation towards achieving its mission.
- Chairperson - Dr Anna-Marie Trainor
- Vice Chair - Dr Aoife Ryder
- MH & GPP Lead - Dr Marie-Clare Shevlin
- PBL Lead - Dr Sheila Ross
- Director of Nursing - Maura Devlin MBE
- Treasure - Dr Simon Watson
- Board Director - Dr Lloyd Gilpin
- Board Director - Dr Alex Greer
- Board Director - Dr Ultan Magill
- Board Director - Dr Mary Donnelly
