Consultant Neuropsychologist, Oxford, Chair https://xitter.cf/t.co/JlNpBzACUa, interested in FND, mindfulness, ISTDP, nature of mind, consciousness
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New FND guidance from the British Psychological Society on the role of neuropsychology/psychology in FND management in children and adults explore.bps.org.uk/content/r…
Significant risks of bad outcomes in assisted dying - relevant for the UK legislative process
Same-day euthanasia. Delirium. Dementia. Caregiver burnout. Capacity Concerns
A patient “vigorously roused” to consent.
Another denied palliative hospice but MAiD given the same day
These are real cases.
@BMJSPCare @TrudoLemmens @OtherHalfOrg @MLInstitute spcare.bmj.com/content/early…
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For more on the role of Psychology in FND check out this briefing paper by @BPSOfficial led by the excellent @NielsDetert from the @DONBPS.
explore.bps.org.uk/content/r…
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Interesting and accessible educational video on dissociation - a fair bit still requiring scientific clarification. youtu.be/azS6bSkBzF8
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This is such great news for people with functional neurological disorders.
The new NICE guideline published this week, like the National Neurology Service Specification in August, places FND squarely in the mainstream of Neurological conditions and paves the way for equitable sharing of services amongst all neurological conditions including FND
New NICE guideline on
Rehabilitation for Chronic Neurological Disorders, which includes Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
Read the full guideline here:
nice.org.uk/guidance/ng252
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The silence from our govt and media on the conviction of former Reform UK Wales leader, Nathan Gill, as a Russian agent of influence is deafening. Gill appears to be just one link in a wider and deeper connection between Reform UK and Putin’s Kremlin. This needs to be exposed.
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I wasn’t aware this was happening
No change to DVLA driving rules for functional seizures but motor FND now specifically listed for first time as something patients need to notify
Another reason to be careful in diagnosing “FND” in those with mild functional symptoms
🚦 New Driving Rules You NEED to Know in 2025! 🚗
The UK’s Medical Fitness to Drive guidelines have changed.
👉 Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is now included.
👉 Standards for dissociative seizures updated.
👉 Mandatory DVLA notification required.
In dissociative seizures for -
✅ Group 1 (cars, motorcycles): Licence possible after 3 months event-free.
🚛 Group 2 (lorries, buses): Stricter — at least 6 months off driving + specialist review.
These updates balance road safety with fair access to driving. Stay informed.
#DrivingRules #UKDrivers #DVLAUpdate #RoadSafety #NeurologyAwareness #FND #DissociativeSeizures #MedicalFitnessToDrive #StaySafeDriveSafe #NewDrivingStandards @jonstoneneuro
“Would a country committing genocide plead with the civilian population it is supposedly targeting to get out of harm’s way?” Netanyahu - would a country not committing genocide have to say this at the UN as 100 ambassadors walk out?
200 colleagues in Dorset gathered for the first of 2 one-day conferences on FND - great network and team building - thank you for inviting me to speak! #fnd @DorsetAhps @DorsetHealth
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We can't be complacent. Most people with FND around the world still have terrible experiences of health care. But things are changing.. END.
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Iatrogenic harm in FND – new review article @Brain1878 very much the work of Caoimhe McLoughlin – a short thread. academic.oup.com/brain/advan… 1/
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New NHS England Neurology Service specification.
✅FND is one of seven core subspecialties
✅FND services MUST be provided in each specialised neurology centre.
This is huge recognition of how common FND is in neurology - and unthinkable 20 yrs ago. 1/
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It’s worrying what a future more illiberal government might do with the powers of the existing anti-terror laws which have been used to arrest peaceful protesters even under this govt theguardian.com/books/2025/s…
The benefits of assisted dying come entirely in the time up to the procedure in the form of psychological relief and thoughts and feelings about evading suffering and keeping dignity etc - these are real benefits, but we should be clear what they are 1/ parliament.uk/business/news/…
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Delighted Mark has been recognised in this way
The 2025 Staney Fahn awardee, Prof. Mark Edwards, discusses his musings on interface disorders, such as FNDs, and what changes he believes need to take place in modern medicine to better treat these patients. @SSNeuroMD loom.ly/izciuoE
We are so far behind in the scientific valuing and understanding of the subjective - vast fields to research. Don’t forget to build on the shoulders of giants in the form of contemplative traditions
It is perhaps not surprising that the police feel they have to prioritise arresting those whose peaceful protest has been redefined as terrorism because terrorism is such a serious offence. But is peaceful protest a serious offence? @UKLabour theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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The @eic_nic NeuroImage: Clinical Special Issue on Functional Neurological Disorder is coming along nicely. 6 articles published and more in the cue. Deadline for submissions is 12/31/2025 [30% discounted APCs]. sciencedirect.com/special-is…
Highlights of the 6 online articles here 1/