Started in 2017, the 25th March marks FND Awareness Day in the UK.
Functional Neurological Disorder is a brain network disorder, and can affect anyone of any age. The neurological symptoms for many are severe and disabling, and life changing for all. Access to specialist care, or lack of appropriate care, continues to be a serious issue in most parts of the UK.
Prevalence is currently unknown due to the lack of regional reporting, however Neurologists will see cases in their clinics frequently. Sadly though, receiving the diagnosis proceeds no further for many as there is still little knowledge or awareness of FND. This leads to many being left struggling on their own, desperately trying to find any care and support which may help them. FND Action advocate for accessible specialist collaborative care for ALL those who have been diagnosed, to ensure they are given the best opportunity to a quality of life that is maintainable.
Find out more here: FND Action – Home