Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund improved treatment and awareness of Functional Neurological Disorders
Closed
6,783 signatures
What the petition asks
Increased funding is required to ensure patients presenting with symptoms of Functional Neurological Disorders (FNDs) are diagnosed correctly and referred to relevant specialists to receive the treatment they need. FND can be debilitating and leave people bed bound or in a wheelchair.
Too many patients presenting with symptoms of FND are dismissed, and do not receive the referrals or treatment they need.
Funding to increase awareness of FND should improve how this condition is diagnosed, and onward referrals and treatment. Symptoms can include:
Numbness
Weakness
Tremors
Blackouts
Without any referrals to treatment centres people can be left with detrimental consequences and lead people to low moods and life-changing events without support.
Funding to increase awareness of FND should improve how this condition is diagnosed, and onward referrals and treatment. Symptoms can include:
Numbness
Weakness
Tremors
Blackouts
Without any referrals to treatment centres people can be left with detrimental consequences and lead people to low moods and life-changing events without support.
Timeline
| 1 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Oct 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
6,783
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
1 Apr 2022
Closed
15 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.