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Petition · past parliament

Improve Availability of NHS Services for FND Sufferers

Closed 3,297 signatures

What the petition asks

Functional Neurological Disorder sufferers are often left with limited & insufficient treatment options. Treatment requires a team of neurologists, physiotherapists etc. which must be integrated to create an effective plan. Currently, services are not equipped for this kind of specialist care.
Up to 1/3 of all neurological referrals are diagnosed with FND. Sufferers end up relinquishing their independence & become reliant on a carer. They are left unable to function & it’s vital we improve prospects. Medically Unexplained Symptoms (including FND) directly cost the NHS approximately £3.1 billion, with an additional £18 billion in indirect costs. With an NHS already under pressure, improving services and treatment for those with FND would greatly lift this burden.

Timeline

12 Sep 2017 Petition opened for signatures
12 Mar 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,297
Status Closed
Opened 12 Sep 2017
Closed 12 Mar 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.