Functional Neurological Disorders (FuND) Service

The FuND Service offers specialist psychological assessment and treatment for people with functional (i.e. 'medically unexplained') neurological symptom disorders. We offer the main evidence-based approaches for functional neurological symptoms. The predominant therapeutic approach is individual Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy, although we also offer individual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy where appropriate. Typical referrals include: people with symptoms that appear to be due to neurological illness (e.g., non-epileptic seizures, paralysis, movement difficulties, sensory disturbance) but which have been diagnosed as functional by a neurologist following appropriate investigation. Anyone with a Manchester GP can be referred to the FuND Service. We also accept out-of-area referrals if funding can be agreed with the relevant Clinical Commissioning Group on a cost-per-case basis. Referrals should be sent to Dr Richard J. Brown, FuND Service, Gaskell House, Swinton Grove, Ma... This may be independent / private. Ask your GP whether any NHS funding or contract applies before you assume it is NHS care.

Who it is for

Published age

Out of area

Local / catchment unless your clinician confirms otherwise

Patient Choice classification

POSSIBLE

Last verified

2026-10-17

Ask your GP or neurologist to refer using the provider's professional referral route. Do not use professional-only emails to self-refer.

Accepted referrer: other

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