Supporting Employers to Manage FND in the Workplace (UK)
Welcome to FND Wellbeing!
As a fully qualified CIPD HR professional, a professional FND Wellbeing Coach, and someone with lived experience of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), I understand the unique challenges that come with managing FND in the workplace.
My journey has given me first-hand insight into the complexities of this condition, and I’m here to support you in navigating these challenges with your employees and staff.
How Can I Support You And Your Employees With FND?
Managing fluctuating conditions like FND can be challenging, especially when symptoms can vary from day to day. I understand the concerns around supporting employees with unpredictable health while keeping the business running smoothly.
With my HR expertise and personal experience of FND, I can provide practical, customised strategies that address these concerns. Together, we can develop solutions that allow your employees to contribute effectively, even with fluctuating symptoms, while ensuring your business remains adaptable and productive.
Tailored HR Consultation
Expert HR advice and consultancy services, specifically tailored to employees living with FND. This includes:
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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.
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 promoting a supportive, inclusive environment.
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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 & 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 supported and 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 Choose Me?
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CIPD Qualified HR Professional: With over 25 years in HR, I understand the legal, ethical, and practical elements of managing employees with challenging health conditions.
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Lived Experience of FND: I’ve experienced the complexities of FND first-hand, giving me a unique perspective on how best to support employees through their recovery journey.
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Empathetic, People-Centred Solutions: As a professional wellbeing coach with personal experience of FND, I collaborate to create supportive environments where people feel understood, valued, and empowered to thrive.
