Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) with Dr Chris Symeon and Dawn Golder, FND Hope UK
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“Functional neurological disorder is a really common neurological condition. It happens because of a problem with brain signalling. So, it's involving brain networks rather than specific anatomical damage and it can affect any part of the nervous system.” Dr Chris Symeon, is a consultant neuropsychiatrist at St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the clinical lead for the FND rehabilitation programme. Dawn Golder, is a National Advocate of FND Hope UK and has lived experience with FND. In this conversation we get answers to the questions raised by Sunflower wearers about FND. Advice about diagnosis and access to treatment pathways. If you are experiencing any issues discussed in this podcast please contact your GP or healthcare practitioner. For support and resources FND Hope UKFND Hope USWorkplace Adjustments WebinarmyFND AppFND Hope UK online movement and wellbeing classesNewsletterHosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. Want to share your story? email [email protected] Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
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