Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

What steps his Department is taking to improve the diagnosis and treatment of functional neurological disorders.

The Government is committed to ensuring those with all neurological conditions, including functional neurological disorders, have access to appropriate treatment and services.

In February 2023 the National Neurosciences Advisory Group published its Optimal Clinical Pathway on functional neurological disorders (FND), developed by the neurological community with the support of NHS England.

The pathway sets out what good treatment, care and support looks like for patients with FND, including the importance of timely and effective diagnosis.