Supporting Employers of People with FND
Compassionate, realistic guidance for HR teams, line managers, and business leaders navigating Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the workplace.
Why I Do This
I’ve been on both sides of the conversation — as a senior HR professional supporting employees through complex health challenges, and as someone living with FND myself.
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With over 20 years’ experience in HR, management, and therapeutic support, I bring a unique understanding of how to balance people’s needs with organisational realities.
I know how tough it can be to find the right path — and I’m here to help you walk it with clarity, empathy, and care.
"I've been on both sides of this conversation."
What I Offer
With the right awareness and reasonable adjustments, many people with FND can continue to contribute meaningfully at work.
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But FND is a complex and often unpredictable condition. Even with the best support, sometimes staying in a role isn’t sustainable.
I help employers navigate this uncertainty with confidence — whether you're supporting someone to stay, adapt, or explore new ways of working.
Services for Employers & HR Teams
Tailored HR Consultation
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Reasonable Adjustments Guidance: Helping you understand legal obligations and identify practical workplace adjustments that will enable your employees to perform their role effectively.​
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Performance and Capability Management: Providing strategies to fairly assess and manage performance and capability issues when FND symptoms fluctuate or impair performance temporarily.
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Policy Development: Assisting in developing policies that address long-term health conditions, disability leave, and flexible working arrangements.
Expert HR advice and consultancy services, specifically tailored to employees living with FND. This includes:
Supporting Line Managers
Line managers often play a crucial role in supporting employees with health conditions. I offer:
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​Training for Managers: Educating managers on how to recognise and support employees with FND, including understanding the condition’s impact on work and creating supportive environments.
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Managing Conversations with Employees: Coaching managers on having sensitive and constructive discussions about FND, reasonable adjustments, and ongoing support.
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Handling Absences and Return to Work: Guidance on managing health-related absences, return-to-work planning, and phased return strategies that meet both employee and business needs.
Workshops & Awareness Training
Workshops and training can support your teams to raise awareness and build understanding around FND. As an example, these sessions can cover and include:
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​Understanding FND and its Workplace Implications: Informative sessions that explain FND and its symptoms to colleagues, increasing awareness of how the condition may impact daily tasks.
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Implementing Reasonable Adjustments: Work with teams to explore practical solutions and flexibility, while identifying when adjustments may reach their limits or become unsustainable.
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Creating a Supportive Team Dynamic: Workshops to help teams understand how to support their colleagues with long-term health conditions, reducing stigma and fostering inclusivity.
Workplace Wellbeing
It's important to foster a culture of inclusion, where employees with health conditions feel valued. I offer support including:
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​Wellbeing Initiatives: Developing and implementing wellbeing programmes that promote mental, emotional, physical and relational health in the workplace.
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Inclusive Workplace Practices: Encouraging a more disability-inclusive environment by promoting openness, understanding, and effective communication.
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FND Wellbeing Wednesdays: An opportunity for those with FND to connect with others in a positive wellbeing environment for ideas and support.
Why This Matters
Supporting employees with FND isn’t just about policies
— it’s about people.
With the right understanding and communication, your teams can feel more resourced and empowered to do their best work.
