Contact Your MP About FND

If you live with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), care for someone with FND, or have experienced challenges relating to diagnosis, treatment, education, benefits or support, writing to your MP can help ensure these issues are heard.

Members of Parliament (MPs) represent their constituents and can help raise awareness of FND. They can raise concerns with government departments, write to ministers, seek information on behalf of constituents and help highlight issues affecting their local communities.

MPs receive correspondence from people across their constituency and often use this information to better understand local and national issues. Personal experiences can be particularly powerful in helping decision-makers understand the real-life impact of living with FND.

How to Contact Your MP

STEP 1: Find your MP using the official UK Parliament website. [CLICK]

STEP 2: Write a short letter or email explaining:

• Your connection to FND.
• How FND has affected you or your family.
• Any challenges you have experienced.
• What improvements you would like to see.

STEP 3: Keep your message focused and personal. Your own experiences are often the most powerful part of any letter.

STEP 4: Include your name, address and postcode so your MP can confirm that you are one of their constituents.

STEP 5: Ask for a response if you would like to know what action they may be able to take.

Example Letter: Copy and Adapt

This example is intended as a guide only. Please adapt it to reflect your own experiences and circumstances.

[Address]

[Postcode]

[Date]

Dear [MP Name],

I am writing as one of your constituents to raise awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

I live with FND / care for someone with FND. FND is a neurological condition that can affect movement, sensation, speech, cognition and other neurological functions. Symptoms can have a significant impact on daily life.

I wanted to share my experience with you because [insert your own circumstances].

Some of the challenges I have experienced include:

[Challenge 1]
[Challenge 2]
[Challenge 3]

I believe there is a need for greater awareness and understanding of FND, as well as improved support for those affected.

I would be grateful if you could take an interest in the issues faced by people living with FND and consider how awareness, services and support could be improved.

You can find further information about FND by visiting www.fndaction.org.uk

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I would welcome any response you may be able to provide.

Yours sincerely,

[Name]

If you receive a response from your MP that you would like to share with us, please get in touch through our contact form or email contact@fndaction.org.uk

5a New Road Avenue
Chatham, Kent
ME4 6BB
Email: contact@fndaction.org.uk