Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

What is Functional Neurological Disorder?

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) causes real, often disabling symptoms even though routine scans and tests can appear normal. People may experience problems with movement, sensation, speech, vision or episodes that resemble seizures. FND is a problem with how the brain controls the body, not with willpower or effort.

Common Symptoms We Help Manage

We support adults diagnosed with FND who are experiencing one or more of the following:

Functional gait disorder: unsteady or variable walking, freezing, falls
Functional limb weakness or tremor
Functional sensory symptoms: numbness, altered sensation or pain
Functional seizures (non-epileptic attacks)
Functional speech or swallowing difficulties
Functional parkinsonism and other movement patterns
Post-illness or post-injury deconditioning, fatigue and reduced confidence

Many patients have overlapping conditions such as migraine, persistent pain, post-concussion syndrome, anxiety or low mood. Our team is experienced in supporting complex, mixed presentations.

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Our Inpatient FND Programme

Goal-based, multidisciplinary rehabilitation delivered by a team that understands FND:

Neurophysiotherapy – movement retraining, graded exposure to feared movements, cueing for gait initiation and turning, balance and falls prevention, strength and stamina building.
Occupational Therapy – energy conservation and pacing, task-specific practice for self-care and meaningful activities, planning routines, environmental modifications and equipment.
Neuropsychology – education about FND, attention and movement-focus strategies, anxiety and avoidance reduction, mood and adjustment support, relapse-prevention planning.
Speech And Language Therapy (as needed) – functional voice and communication strategies; swallow screening and compensations if symptoms affect eating and drinking.
Medical Oversight – consultant review, medication rationalisation where appropriate, and co-ordination with your referring clinician.

What makes our approach different: we give a clear, compassionate explanation of FND, then build graded, success-focused practice so the nervous system relearns automatic control. We never suggest symptoms are “imagined”.

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A Multidisciplinary Approach

Our patients benefit from a highly skilled team of clinical specialists including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and language therapists who will work closely with the patient depending on their personal treatment plan.

Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists are specialised in spinal cord injuries as well as treating a wide range of other conditions. Treatment can be a combination of traditional techniques and using neurotechnology.

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Speech and language therapist with patient

Speech and Language Therapy

Inpatient and outpatient therapy for adults dedicated to enhancing communication abilities and overall quality of life.

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Occupational therapist and patient in kitchen

Occupational Therapy

Our skilled occupational therapy team supports people in relearning everyday tasks after spinal cord injury, including practical training in our purpose built kitchen.

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Outcomes We Aim For

Safer, more confident walking with fewer near-falls
Improved movement control and reduction of variable tremor or weakness
Better energy management and day-to-day participation
Reduced symptom-related anxiety and clearer coping strategies
A practical relapse and flare plan for home

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Inpatient Therapy Packages

Our personalised Inpatient Therapy Packages provide intensive, focused rehabilitation for people recovering from FND.

Pricing is based on the number of therapy sessions per day, so your programme can be tailored to your needs and goals.

You’ll stay in a comfortable private room with an en-suite bathroom, supported by 24/7 nursing care and freshly prepared meals made on site. Patients have convenient access to all centre facilities and receive dedicated input from our multidisciplinary clinical team.

Family and friends can stay close by in our one- or two-bedroom flats located on the hospital grounds. Recently converted, they offer clean, modern accommodation for a comfortable visit.

Inpatient Information

A Comfortable Stay

Our facilities for patients, families and friends are designed to make your time with us as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

On-site guest accommodation

Stay close to your loved one in one of our on-site apartments beside the Rehabilitation Centre. Our one- and two-bedroom flats offer modern, self-contained accommodation just a short walk from the ward
Outstanding patient care

Inpatients receive 24/7 support from our multidisciplinary team, with personalised therapy plans to aid recovery after stroke or other neurological conditions.
Free patient parking

Complimentary parking is available at the Rehabilitation Centre for all patients and for family or friends accompanying them.
Where Culinary Excellence Meets Personal Care

At The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital, meals are freshly prepared by our chefs and tailored to clinical needs and personal preferences. We offer nutritious, well-balanced menus with options to support recovery, specialist diets and cultural requirements.