FND AWARE

03/06/2026

CARRIAGE BRINGS RELEASE

A Caversham woman living with a chronic neurological condition has won a championship at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

03/06/2026

ALL THE WAY A SOULJAH

Carmarthenshire mum Sian Milligan who relies on specialist leg splints to walk is preparing to take on an extraordinary fundraising challenge in memory of her son who sadly passed away at just two-and-a-half years-old.

03/06/2026

ITS GOING SWIMMINGLY

An ath­lete who star­ted swim­ming to alle­vi­ate symp­toms of a neur­o­lo­gical dis­order has dis­covered a tal­ent for the sport. Spe­cial Olympian Rāwiri Hawker from Blen­heim was dia­gnosed with Func­tional Neur­o­lo­gical Dis­order (FND) a month...

02/06/2026

DARK DAYS

Mortality from motor neurone disease has tripled in Australia since the 1980s with strong regional variation, but we need systematic data collection to…

02/06/2026

CYCLE INCIDENT

Angela Herbert is learning to walk again after spending more than 100 days in hospital following a collision with a van while cycling earlier this year.

02/06/2026

A HIDDEN CONSIDERATION - Undiagnosed Pancreatic Metastisis mimics seizures case.

Insulinomas and functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNETs) are rare but important causes of endogenous hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia whose neuroglycopenic manifestations can closely mimic neurological disorders, leading to considerable diagnostic delay. We present the case of a 74-year-o...

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

If You Experience Tics, Tremors, Dissociation, or Functional Seizures in Public

1. Get to a safe place if possible
Sit down somewhere safe.
Move away from roads, stairs, traffic, water, or other hazards.
If you feel an episode coming on, stop what you're doing and focus on safety first.

2. Use your medical identification
Have a medical lanyard, bracelet, card, or phone medical ID available.
This can help explain your condition to bystanders and reduce confusion.
Include emergency contacts and any instructions you want others to follow.

3. Contact someone you trust
When able, call or message a family member, friend, support person, or caregiver.
Let them know where you are and whether you need assistance getting home.

4. Stay as calm and comfortable as possible
Find a quiet area if available.
Use grounding techniques, familiar music, breathing exercises, or other strategies that work for you.
Remember that recovery times vary from person to person.

5. Accept help if you need it
If someone offers assistance, simple requests such as "Could you stay nearby?" or "Could you help me contact my support person?" can be useful.
Showing a medical card can help explain what is happening.

6. Seek urgent medical help when needed Call emergency services if:
You are injured.
You have difficulty breathing.
The episode is unusual for you.
You do not recover as expected.

Someone is concerned you may have another medical condition requiring urgent assessment.
Example Medical Card Message
I have Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
I may experience functional seizures, tics, tremors, weakness, speech difficulties, or dissociation.
Please help keep me safe and calm. If needed, contact my emergency support person.
Emergency Contact: __________
Phone: __________
The goal is not to manage the episode perfectly, but to keep yourself safe, communicate your needs, and connect with support when required.

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31/05/2026

DR MATTHEW PHILLIPS PODCAST

01:20 Introduction to 'Metabolic Neurology.' 03:10 Metabolic Neurology approaches explained04:20 Fasting and Keto Diet, as part of multimodal strategy04:55 T...

30/05/2026

THE F IN FND STANDS FOR FRIGGIN AWESOME

Nation.Cymru staff A woman living with a condition that affects her mobility is preparing to take on an 11-day trek to Machu Picchu in memory of her son, who died aged just two-and-a-half. Sian Milligan, from Carmarthenshire, will tackle the challenge alongside her 71-year-old mother while raising m...