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Make it mandatory for all medical professionals to be trained in FND and NEAD

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to make training on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) mandatory for all NHS medical professionals, and allied health professionals.FND is one of the most common causes of neurological symptoms but remains widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed.
Despite its prevalence, FND is not consistently covered in medical education or professional training. Patients often experience stigma, disbelief, and lack of access to informed care.we are calling for Mandatory inclusion of FND in postgraduate medical education. Compulsory continue professional development on FND for relevant NHS staff iinclusion of FND management guidelines in NHS clinical protocols.This will help ensure that people with FND receive appropriate, effective care.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

This petition calls for an action which is already covered by an existing open petition:

Fund better Functional Neurological Disorder care, treatment and support
Fund better Functional Neurological Disorder care, treatment and support

Timeline

12 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
17 Nov 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 17 Nov 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.