When to seek help with FND symptoms

Living with FND means learning your usual patterns — and knowing when something is not usual. Use this with your clinician’s personal advice; when in doubt, seek urgent care.

Call 999 or go to A&E now if

Stroke-like symptoms that are new for you (face droop, arm weakness, speech difficulty — use FAST)
First-ever seizure/blackout, or seizure in water/pregnancy/injury
Chest pain, severe breathlessness, or suspected serious injury
Symptoms your clinician told you are red flags for you personally

Use NHS 111 / urgent same-day care if

You are unsure whether this is your usual FND pattern
Symptoms are escalating and you cannot get a timely GP slot
Infection, dehydration, or medication problems may be driving a flare
Carers are worried and need urgent clinical advice

Routine GP / team follow-up

Book sooner

New pattern lasting days
Work/school becoming unsafe
Mood or sleep collapsing
Need for fit note / referral update

Bring with you

Symptom snapshot
Medication list
Questions list
Episode log if relevant

Crisis support (non-medical)

Samaritans 116 123. Childline 0800 1111. Local mental health crisis lines via NHS 111 where available. FND Connect is not a crisis service.