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Closed petition PE2165: Raise awareness of and provide educational resources and training for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to help improve awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) by providing funding for training and educational resources for medical professionals (including GPs, paramedics, call handlers), employers, and wider society on the symptoms and impacts of FND.
Background information
In March 2024, unable to walk or talk, I was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder. We were handed a card with a website, https://neurosymptoms.org, and told I would receive a follow up appointment and "recover in the community". No treatments were offered, no support groups were recommended. My family and I were left to learn and accept a new way of life.
Since then, I've had to take long-term sick leave from work, attended several GP appointments and used ambulances where I have had to explain to them what FND was! My seizures and symptoms have been poorly and rudely handled. I am not alone in these experiences.
There are FND charities with helpful websites, however, nothing Scotland based. Most useful services are based in cities, however, this isn’t always accessible for those who use walking aids or wheelchairs, most of which have been self-purchased due to lack of NHS Scotland support.
This petition was considered by the Scottish Parliament
471 signatures