ABOUT US

Safetynet Board of directors

• Kevin Kenny -Data Analyst - Quest Computing & Subcontractor to HSE PCRS

• Dr. Brian Melaugh - lecturer in the Department of Applied Social Studies Maynooth University  https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/people/brian-melaugh

• Dr. Cliona Ní Cheallaigh - Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine physician in St James’s Hospital, Dublin, and Senior Lecturer in Medical Gerontology in Trinity College Dublin. https://tilda.tcd.ie/people/profile/cnicheallaigh/

• Síle Kelly, Accountant & Supply Finance Transformation Manager, Diageo

• Frank Mills -Former HSE General Manager (*retired)

• Dr. Philip Wiehe MRCGP, Director for GP Training http://www.sundrivemedicalcentre.ie/about-us.html

• Frances O’Keefe -Public Health Nurse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubxICISB5Ug

• David Cagney -Chief Human Resources Officer in the Dept of Public Expenditure and Reform  https://www.gov.ie/en/biography/a6dbe3-david-cagney/

HISTORY

Safetynet began as ‘Safetynet Ireland’, a network for health professionals and organisations working to improve health care access for homeless people. The organisation was incorporated in 2007 and later received charity status. In 2015 Safetynet changed its mandate and name to become Safetynet Primary Care and include health care service provision among its core activities. In 2017 Safetynet continues its networking remit, facilitating coordinated health care through a shared electronic patient record system. Safetynet now employs GPs, nurses and support workers to provide services to homeless people and vulnerable groups. Safetynet Primary Care continues to identify gaps in health services and facilitate the development of new services with the aim of ensuring equitable health care for all. Safetynet is part funded by the HSE and receives voluntary donations.