FND North is dedicated to uplifting individuals affected by Functional Neurological Disorders through tailored services, community engagement, and advocacy.

North of England
Joined November 2024
✨ Inspiring story of recovery from #FND Megan Dixon overcame paralysis and loss of speech through dedicated treatment, proving again that FND is treatable and recovery is possible. 🙌 Her journey: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2x… #FND #Hope #Recovery #FNDawareness
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Live Webinar 7th February 1pm💻 - mailchi.mp/eaea155a4554/live…
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It is great to see the advancements that are being made in this area! Make sure you catch @Brain_Tinkerer at our up coming event. See our page for more details! #FND
Great meeting with Franny Moene, whose RCTs on #Hypnosis for treating #FND are groundbreaking! 🙌 🌟 Words of wisdom from her: 1️⃣ Treat people with FND with respect—they’ve often faced mistreatment by the medical system. 2️⃣ FND is treatable for most with the right multidisciplinary care. Communicate #hope from the start. 3️⃣ Be empathetic & creative in your approach. 4️⃣ Communicate clearly, set goals, and respect limits. 5️⃣ Stay curious—learn from your patients. Their resilience & strategies are inspiring & invaluable. 💡 #Hypnosis #FND #mindbody @BSCAH1 @EdinPublishing @jotalbotbowen @RoySocMed @Tim_R_Nicholson @WilliamMcGeown @FndNorth @FNDHopeUK @FNDAction @FNDHope @FNDSociety @KaterinaHatji ⁩
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Is this something that you knew? The common illness that know one has heard of. We are working to break the stigma, if you need any help please reach out on the link below! forms.office.com/r/2bPvuzup0… @Brain_Tinkerer @NIRSlearn @KaterinaHatji @LancsHospitals #FND #Neuro #GP
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Here we are again in local press, Yesterday we spoke to a lovely lady in Harrogate, we are now helping her along with her journey but are looking for more people in and around that area! Please get in touch! #FND #FNDNorth
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We're excited to announce a virtual meeting on February 7th 2025, at 1PM GMT via Teams! This month we have @MatthewFND Founder - FND North and @Brain_Tinkerer from @LancsHospitals in attendance to answer your questions. please email us at [email protected] for your invite
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This has become very important within the FND community, without sleep this can have a departmental effect on the best of people, but then add in a neuroglial disorder you know where you will end up. I would just like to say thank you to @Brain_Tinkerer @NIRSlearn and @Siddk2802
How important is #Sleep in #FND? ‘Sleep disorders in functional neurological disorder - a systematic review and meta-analysis’ – a new open access article led by @Siddk2802, with @NIRSlearn link.springer.com/article/10… 1/🧵
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We would like to wish all of you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New year, remember if you need someone to talk to over the festive period, please message the page or email Matthew at [email protected] 🎅🎅🎅 #Christmas #NewYear #fnd
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Our founding member was in his local news outlet a few weeks ago, we always aim to try and get into mainstream media. We always want to try and get the knowledge out there as much as possible. Have a read below @MatthewFND @FNDHealthCoach @BBCLancashire @LizziCollinge
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Coming January 2025, online meet up for #FND patients, with in person meetings from February onwards. Please send me over a DM or email me at [email protected] to get access. @Brain_Tinkerer @FNDSociety @bay_medical @LancsHospitals
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A great session on #FND presenting to #stroke pathway #UKSF24 @UKStrokeForum @BIASPstroke @GNielsen_Physio chaired by @C_Roffe. A unique opportunity for early recognition & treatment. Dr Sanyal and @CPhillipsRM expounded how #hypnosis can be an important tool in #FND management
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Our paperwork has been sent off to the Charity Commission for review. We are hoping to be fully operational by the end of Jan 2025. Thank you to all that have supported us so far, and to those who are yet to come. #FND
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We are looking forward to working with the whole team on this one, we have finally got a team made up from Consultants, Robotics teams, patients and charity's all working towards one goal! #FND #UKRI #North
Off we go again, working to help the people of the #FND community. I do believe this will be the first that @FndNorth will be actively involved in! #Funding #Application #UKRI
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Behind every journey with FND is a story of resilience and community. At FND North, we're committed to being more than just a support system; we're your partner in advocacy and empowerment. #FNDNorth #EmpowerFND #CommunitySupport #AdvocateTogether #FunctionalNeurology
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Are you or someone you know affected by Functional Neurological Disorder? FND North offers personalized support and resources to ensure you aren't facing this journey alone. Reach out today and let's pave the way for a better quality of life together.
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Really good to see us in the local news outlets across The Bay Area. Big shout out to @dpsalmon and the team at @BeyondRadio for the coverage!! #fnd #news #local
Plenty of @MorecambeFC fans will know @MatthewFND. He's a huge fan of the Shrimps and is on the board at the @shrimpstrust. For years Matt has battled a little-known brain condition, and after being successfully treated, is now raising awareness of it. Here's the story, and details of the organisation he's set up, @FndNorth, to support sufferers. beyondradio.co.uk/news/local…
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As we head towards Christmas 2024, most people with FND struggle with what is going on around them. Read our Dos and Don'ts around the Christmas Period here! 2025 is shaping up to be one hell of a year. fndnorth.org/christmas-2024/
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FND, or Functional Neurological Disorder, is a complex condition that can cause a range of symptoms including motor and sensory problems. It's often misunderstood, but raising awareness and understanding can make a big difference for those affected. #FND #Neurology #Awareness
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Please like and share, to help us reach all of the North of England. We will be showcasing our plans later on this week! @LancsHospitals @bay_medical @Brain_Tinkerer @WeAreLSCFT @KaterinaHatji @jonstoneneuro @A4IScott @HeartNLCNews @LancasterUni
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We have today signed up another trustee, we are very happy with this appointment. The Website will be updated shortly to reflect. It has taken a while to get here but we are well on the way. If your interested don't forget to drop us a DM. #FND #Open #Disability
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