Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Medically Unexplained Symptoms
Online event
Timings | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Location | Virtual event, Online |
CPD | 1 CPD point per hour of content, subject to peer approval |
Non-member | £93 |
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Consultant | £70 |
Resident (Higher) / SAS Doctor | £54 |
Resident (Core) / Subsidised / Retired / Medical Student / FY Doctor | £36 |

Event Information
Overview
Join us for the West Midlands Division Spring Conference.
This online event will focus on exploring Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Medically Unexplained Symptoms.
We will delve into the complexities of FND, including its mimics and chameleons, and the borderzones of the FND concept. The conference will feature discussions on the rise of the FND concept, the misdiagnosis of FND in neurological disorders and psychiatric disorders with case examples. Additionally, we will explore its overlap with complex somatic symptoms.
We will also discuss the latest research and approaches to managing medically unexplained symptoms, providing a comprehensive understanding of these conditions.
Speaker
Dr Biba Stanton
Dr Stanton graduated from Newcastle University with honours and distinction in 2000. Her postgraduate training took place at the Maudsley Hospital, King’s College Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
She has a PhD in psychology from King’s College London, having undertaken neuropsychology and functional imaging research into apathy in neurodegenerative disorders. She has a particular clinical interest in functional neurological disorder (FND) and complex somatic symptoms. She leads the FND service at King’s and works as part of the Maudsley Hospital neuropsychiatry team.
Dr Tim Segal
More speaker information will be available soon.
Programme
Programme:
Time | Item |
9:30 – 9:35 am | Welcome and introduction |
9:35 – 10:50 am | Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Dr Biba Stanton & Dr Tim Segal |
10:50 – 11:05 am | Q&A |
11:05 – 11:15 am | Break |
11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Medically Unexplained Symptoms TBC |
12:15 – 12:25 pm | Q&A |
12:25 – 12:30 pm | Thank you |
12:30 pm | Event close |
The events team reserves the right to change the programme without prior notice.
Technology requirements
This event is taking place online via Zoom. To take part you will need:
- access to a reliable internet connection
- a PC, laptop, tablet or phone
- Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser or Zoom installed on your PC, laptop, tablet or phone.
Please note: It is up to the participant to ensure that they have the correct requirements in place prior to booking the event.
Joining instructions for the event will be sent out the week of the event.
Watch on demand
Please kindly note, all sessions will be recorded and the recording made available within two weeks of the event.
We would encourage those who register to attend on the day of the event, should they wish to ask questions to our speakers.
All recordings are sent out to delegates via email to the email address used at the time of registering. If you are unsure whether your email address is up to date, please update this via your membership account.
The webinar recording will be available to registered delegates for up to two months after the webinar date.
Terms and conditions and how to book
Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking, which includes:
- Event Cancellation Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Code of Conduct
Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full.
Joining instructions are sent approximately one week in advance.
Book online
- Pay using a debit card or credit card and receive instant confirmation and a receipt
Bank transfer
- Request to pay via BACs and advise on your required booking details.
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- Email your voucher and we will contact you if additional payment is required
Please note, we are unable to invoice for delegate fees. If your Trust is making payment on your behalf and would like to pay by card, please call the Divisions Events team on 0208 618 4240 to make payment over the phone.
Foundation/Resident Doctors
Up to 5 free places available for Foundation/resident doctors requested by regional TPD. Please contact division.events@rcpsych.ac.uk.
For further information, please contact:
Email: division.events@rcpsych.ac.uk
Contact Name: Division Events Team
Contact number: 0208 618 4240