Functional Neurological Disorder: Children
Commons · Question 109221 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help improve detection processes for Functional Neurological Disorder in children.
Answer
Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 12 Mar 2026
The Government recognises that functional neurological disorder (FND) can have a significant impact on the lives of children and their families. Children with FND may experience a wide range of symptoms, and early recognition and access to appropriate sup...