25/03/2026
The 25th March marks FND Awareness Day in the UK, a day for our community to come together to raise awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and encourage others to learn more and get involved.
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a brain network disorder that can affect anyone, at any age. For many people the neurological symptoms are severe and disabling, yet access to specialist care remains extremely limited in most parts of the UK.
Whilst neurologists see FND frequently in their clinics, many people find that receiving the diagnosis is only the beginning of a long and difficult journey. Awareness and understanding of FND are still low, leaving many individuals and families struggling to find the care and support they need.
Current estimates suggest that between 50,000 and 100,000 people in the UK may be affected by FND, although true prevalence remains unclear due to a lack of consistent reporting. Whilst specialist services and care pathways are slowly developing, access to appropriate treatment remains a postcode lottery.
Today FND Action will be holding a number of Online Events to share awareness of FND. If you are interested, you can find out more on the below link:
https://www.fndaction.org.uk/fnd-awareness-day-uk/
