FND Peer Support

FND Peer Support Hi,
My Name is Karla. I was diagnosed with FND in December 2023, and like many of you, I am sure, it turned my life upside down in a heartbeat.

This support page has been developed to assist individuals and carers of those diagnosed with Functional Neurological Dissorder (FND), share common issues and come together to support each other. Since the beginning of symptoms to gaining an official diagnosis took approximately 6 months however, since diagnosis, it was evident that the hard work was only just beginning. I Suffer with seizures on a daily basis (anywhere up to 17 in one night), require the use of a wheel chair and i am no longer able to drive
I found that from diagnosis, there was very little support for those that are affected, especially at a local level, and wanted to firstly set up a facebook community and a physical peer support group for those diagnosed, and also for those carrying out the caring roles.

10/12/2025

Hey Everyone due to circumstances out of our control, bingo is not on at the old England club tomorrow or next Thursday thank you for your understanding 😊

We would like to thank everyone who attended our Christmas fayre at the old England yesterday.We had a good turn out and...
07/12/2025

We would like to thank everyone who attended our Christmas fayre at the old England yesterday.
We had a good turn out and lots of stalls for everyone to enjoy. We even had a couple of visitors as you can see from the photos.
After all the counting has finished, we manage to raise a massive £1000, all in aid of the Functional Neurological Disorder Peer Support Group.
The funds are there to support individuals with FND, their carers, family and wider support network an providing a fortnightly coffee morning in chester le street and soon to start in spennymoor too.
Once again thank you for your support

05/12/2025

We are ready for tomorrow and we are so excited to see you all there tomorrow remember from 2pm-5pm at The Old England Pub☺️🎄

05/12/2025

Tomorrow is the day of our Christmas fayre and we are so excited we hope you are too and can join us. There will be so much for you to enjoy. 

01/12/2025

Just remember the support group is on tomorrow between 11 and one please come and join us. All is welcome and it is a safe space. 

How amazing is this alcohol bundle? It’s worth over £100 and all you have to do is try to win it in our raffle. It’s £2 ...
29/11/2025

How amazing is this alcohol bundle? It’s worth over £100 and all you have to do is try to win it in our raffle. It’s £2 a strip or 3 for £5. So take a chance and try and win this amazing bundle perfect for just before the Christmas holidays tickets will be available on here and also at our Christmas fair on the 6th 

With a little over a week until our Christmas event at the Old Engand, Great Lumley. Saturday 6th December 2pm until 5pm...
27/11/2025

With a little over a week until our Christmas event at the Old Engand, Great Lumley. Saturday 6th December 2pm until 5pm, w wanted to let you hve a sneak peak at some of the raffle prizes on offer.
3x relaxation hampers
Towel and bath set bundle
3x bottles of prosecco
Christmas goodies hamper
Passing time cafe voucher
Alpacas in the woods voucher
Helen McArdle nails voucher
Lumley Sun Lounge voucher
LEAF Hairdressing voucher
Heart and Soul Therapies voucher
Mini Yankee Candle set

We also have a mega drinks hamper worth over £100, which will be raffled on the day. Including: Smirnoff Vodka, Jim Beam Whiskey, Bacardi, Amaretto, Kraken Rum, Gordon's Gin, Baileys, and much more.

There will also be a number of stalls from local and independent businesses plus,
Santa's grotto for the little ones to meet santa. (£3 per child) including small gift for each child.

We hope to see you all there

26/11/2025

Just a reminder bingo tomorrow night with a brand new game to play be there to find out ☺️

23/11/2025

I hope everyone has been okay this weekend just remember if you need support of anything kind please just message and we help the best we can 🥰

20/11/2025

Just remember it’s the bingo tomorrow at the old England pub and tomorrow only you will get a small gift as a thank you for coming 

This week only everyone who attends will get a small gift . 20/11/25
17/11/2025

This week only everyone who attends will get a small gift . 20/11/25

Starting Thursday 6th November!!!!!
We will be starting a weekly bingo night at the Old England, Great Lumley.
All in aid of Functional Neurological Disorder Peer Support Group Charity, reg number 1214888.
Eyes down @7.30pm.
We hope to see you all there and help us support the charity.

A amazing friends of the charity are raising money for our peer support group by walking 100 miles so please help by sim...
16/11/2025

A amazing friends of the charity are raising money for our peer support group by walking 100 miles so please help by simply sharing this post to spread it around to help reach their goal 🫶🏻🤗

To provide peer support to those diagnosed with FND and their support network, helping to navigate their diagnosis and create a safe space.

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