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Functional Neurological Disorder: Diagnosis

Commons · Question 109226 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 6 Feb 2026

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Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure health professionals are adequately trained on the differences between Functional Neurological Disorder and other neurological conditions.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 6 Feb 2026

The Department recognises the need to improve awareness and understanding of functional neurological disorder (FND) across the health system.The Royal College of General Practitioners provides a learning course that includes a dedicated module on recognis...