What is FND?
An expanded explanation of Functional Neurological Disorder — definition, symptoms, myths, and what helps.
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Printable FND patient information leaflets
Free Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) leaflets for GPs, practice nurses and clinical teams to share with patients and carers. Read online or download two-page A4 PDFs, with practical next steps and sources.
Which patient handout should I use?
These resources support a consultation and give patients something to revisit afterwards. Choose the topic that matches their immediate question; one relevant leaflet can be easier to use than a large bundle.
- A new diagnosis: start with What is FND? and first steps after diagnosis.
- Episodes or movement symptoms: choose functional seizure information or functional movement symptoms, alongside the patient’s agreed clinical plan.
- Everyday impact: use the fatigue, work, driving, education or carer leaflet, with space to identify a practical next step.
- A follow-up appointment: pair appointment preparation with when to seek medical help.
Leaflets
Choose a printable FND leaflet
14 free two-page handouts. Each includes practical guidance, questions or planning space, and further reading. Please keep both pages together, including the sources and safety advice.
Core
After an FND diagnosis
First days and weeks after hearing “it may be FND” — what to do, ask, and avoid.
How to explain FND
Words that help — and words that harm — when explaining FND to patients and families.
Myths & facts
Quick myth-busting sheet for waiting rooms and family conversations.
Symptoms
Functional seizures
Dissociative / non-epileptic seizures — what they are, first aid, and how to talk about them.
Fatigue & pacing
Why FND fatigue is not “laziness”, and how pacing differs from boom-and-bust.
Functional movement symptoms
Weakness, tremor, gait and dystonia in FND — real symptoms and rehab-focused next steps.
Clinic
Preparing for your appointment
Practical checklist for GP or hospital visits — snapshot, questions, and what to bring.
When to seek help
Safety-netting sheet — emergency vs urgent vs routine for people living with FND.
Life
FND and young people
School, exams, home support and peer resources for young people with FND.
For carers & family
How to support someone with FND without burning out or minimising symptoms.
FND and work
Fluctuating capacity, reasonable adjustments, and talking to an employer about FND.
FND and driving
High-level notes on fitness to drive, seizures, and when to seek clinical/DVLA advice.
School & college
Reasonable adjustments, exam access, and talking to education settings about FND.
Also useful in clinic
Beyond the handout
Appointment pack
Longer printable pack with questions and preparation — appointment pack.
SeizeControl
Free structured logging patients can bring to follow-up — SeizeControl.
Directory
Find FND-aware clinicians and services — clinician directory.
About these materials
From FND CONNECT CIC
Published by FND Connect as community-led patient information. Each leaflet links to relevant NHS, specialist or official guidance. These are not NHS publications or clinical guidelines, and citing a source does not imply endorsement. They support discussion with a clinician, rather than diagnosing FND or prescribing treatment. Content updated 2026-09-20.
Printing and sharing: common questions
Can GP practices print and give these leaflets to patients?
Yes. Download and print them free for consultations, patient information packs or waiting rooms. Keep the FND Connect attribution, update date, sources and safety information, and give patients both pages.
Are these FND leaflets available as PDFs?
Every topic has a direct PDF download and a readable web version. The PDFs use A4 portrait pages and work in black and white. Choose duplex printing to put the two pages on one sheet.
Do patients need an account?
No. Patients, carers and professionals can read, print and download the leaflets without signing in. Send the webpage link when someone needs to enlarge text on their own device.
Can a leaflet replace an individual care or seizure plan?
No. Discuss the information alongside the person’s diagnosis, other conditions and clinical advice. Personalise next steps together. New or different symptoms should not automatically be attributed to FND.
Where can I find professional information about FND?
Visit the FND clinician resources hub, research hub and FND training. The appointment pack offers more space for preparation.