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      • Bladder and Bowel Changes
      • Bladder and Bowel Changes
      • Chronic Pain
      • Cognitive Changes
      • Gait & Balance Problems
      • Headaches & Migraines
      • Involuntary Movements
      • Paralysis & Weakness
      • Functional Seizures
      • Sensory Changes
      • Sleep Disturbances
      • Speech Problems
      • Visual Changes
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      • Neural Correlates of Recall of Life Events In Conversion Disorder
      • A preliminary investigation of sleep quality in FND
      • Life Events and Escape In Conversion Disorder
      • Research-Non-Epileptic Seizure
      • Research – Functional Neurological Disorder
      • Research Fibromyalgia
      • Research-Functional Dystonia
      • CODES Trial
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Who are we?

FND Hope UK is managed by its board of trustees who have experience of Functional Neurological Disorder and its impact.

As a board of trustees, we plan the strategic development of FND Hope UK (Registered Charity England & Wales 1173607 and Scotland SC048333) and are responsible for its policies and work of the charity.  We have a range of business, financial, management and legal experience.

Our Legal duties are to:

  • Act in our charities best interest
  • Manage our charities resources responsibly
  • Act with reasonable care and skill

Trustees are elected by FND Hope UK and serve for a minimum of 3 years.

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please contact FND Hope UK for further information

fndhopeuk@fndhope.org

Welcome FND Hope UK’s New Patron, Lorraine Kelly!

Lorraine Kelly, OBE is an avid Dundee United supporter as well as host of her own ITV show “Lorraine”.  Born in Glasgow, Lorraine joined her local weekly newspaper The East Kilbride News aged seventeen.  In 1983, she joined BBC Scotland as a researcher, and a year later she became TVam’s Scottish correspondent covering stories like the Piper Alpha disaster and the Lockerbie bombing. She went on to co-host TVam and GMTV.  In 2012, Lorraine was awarded the OBE by HM The Queen for services to charity and the armed forces at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. She was Hon Colonel of the Black Watch Cadets and a former Rector of Dundee University. She is a patron of Help For Heroes. Lorraine lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband Steve, daughter Rosie and their dog Angus.

MEET OUR TRUSTEES FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND SCOTLAND

Tori McKillen

Tori is a learning and communication professional with over 30 years’ experience, the last 20 of which have been in Medical Communications where she has helped educate and inform researchers, clinicians, policy makers, pharmaceutical sales and marketing staff, and patients on a wide range of diseases. Through this work, and her personal experiences with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, brain injury and FND, she understands the impact of such conditions on the lives of patients and their families.

Before specialising in Medical Communications, Tori built up a wealth of diverse experience in a number of sectors and has always been actively involved in fundraising for various charities.

Callum Alexander

Callum has a professional background in customer experience, business operations and business-to-business (B2B) marketing. For the past several years he has held a variety of roles at one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial coding and marking and digital printing equipment. With a BA (Hons) in Management, he has overseen and implemented many continuous improvement projects and worked across a variety of B2B marketing campaigns. His voluntary experience includes being a former Chair of Trustees for a UK registered charity over a 4-year period.

Having been diagnosed with FND in 2020, Callum has volunteered at FND Hope UK since June 2021. During this time he has co-run one of our peer support groups and overseen our recruitment process for volunteers. He has represented the charity at various events and participated in patient advisory boards for FND research projects. He has also advocated for FND in both the national and regional media. He was appointed to the Board of Trustees in September 2023.

Gordon Mattocks

‘A qualified CIPFA accountant, Gordon took early retirement after 40 years’ experience in public sector finance, audit and risk management.  He has worked in new towns, higher education and local government, and was most recently employed in the social housing sector.  Now a board and finance/audit/risk committee member of various public sector and charitable organisations, he was a governor of the National Women’s Residential College, an audit committee member of the Royal College of Midwives, and a board member of several housing associations.  He is presently treasurer/trustee of the Young Women’s Trust and independent audit committee member of the Dorset and Devon & Cornwall Police Authorities.

Abigail Bishop-Laggett

Abigail is a public relations and government affairs professional who is experienced in supporting healthcare organisations raise awareness of complex or lesser-known conditions. Abigail works with a range of organisations from international pharmaceutical companies to local charities, with particular experience in neurological conditions and improving care for the thousands of people in the UK impacted by conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Abigail specialises in government and NHS engagement, making the case for policy change to improve care for these often under-prioritised conditions.

Abigail joined our Board of Trustees in November 2020, after learning about the impact of FND through our online community and website. Abigail is passionate about increasing understanding and awareness of FND and achieving greater recognition in the health system so that individuals, families and carers can feel better supported and heard.

Bridget Mildon

Bridget Mildon, is President and Founder of FND Hope and founder of FND Hope UK. FND Hope is the first non-profit organization specifically for those diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder and related illnesses. A proponent of FND patient rights, Bridget is an active voice for FND patients.  Her diverse experience and knowledge have cultivated into a unique perspective for those facing medical uncertainty and battling the challenges of living with Functional Neurological Disorder.

Dr. Penny Trayner

Dr Penny Trayner is a Chartered Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Neuroscience in 2003, and doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology in 2008, from the University of Liverpool, before receiving a postgraduate diploma in Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychology from University College London in 2014.

In 2009 she founded a specialist community-based neuropsychological rehabilitation service for children and young people with acquired brain injury, which serves patients and families from across the UK. Clinical Neuropsychology Services (CNS) has a particular interest in innovative approaches to service delivery. In 2011, she was appointed as psychologist for one of only two specialist centres for the treatment of neurodevelopmental movement disorders in the UK, at the Evelina Children’s Hospital in London.

She has co-authored articles in leading international journals and has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences. Alongside her clinical work, Penny is also an honorary lecturer in Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Manchester.

When she is not being a neuropsychologist, Penny is also a professional DJ and has used these skills to co-design a DJing for rehabilitation programme as a vehicle for helping children and adults recover from acquired brain injuries.

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REGISTERED CHARITY ENGLAND & WALES 1173607

REGISTERED CHARITY ENGLAND & WALES

Charity no.: 1173607

Charity Address: 167-169 Great Portland Street, Fifth Floor, LONDON, W1W 5PF


OBJECTIVES

The relief of sickness and preservation of health of those affected by Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and their families, carers and communities.  In particular, but not exclusively by:

  • Raising awareness and understanding of the general public into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevent, treatment and recovery of FND through social media, charitable events, medical conference and any other educational means such as leaflets and booklets.
  • Coordinating a voluntary FND patients register to assist doctors in the advancement of new and ongoing research, prevent, treatment and recovery of FND in partnership with the Genetic Alliance.
  • Working with Medical and Allied Health Professionals to provide a better understanding of FND, improve medical protocols, and promote ethical standards for FND through personal contact, advocacy and training.
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REGISTERED CHARITY SCOTLAND

Charity no. SC048333 

 


Charity Purpose

B – the advancement of education
D – the advancement of health
N – the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage


Charity Objectives

The relief of sickness and preservation of health of those affected by Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and their families, carers and communities. In particular, but not exclusively by:

  • Raising awareness and understanding of the general public into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and recovery of FND through social media, charitable events, medical conferences and any other educational means such as Leaflets and Booklets.
  • Coordinating a voluntary FND parents register to assist doctors in the advancement of new and ongoing research, prevention, treatment and recovery of FND in partnership with the Genetic Alliance
  • Working with Medical and Allied Health professionals to provide a better understanding of FND, improve medical protocols, and promote ethical standards for Functional Neurological Disorder through personal contact, advocacy and training.

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