Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases
Helping People Find Their Way
Living with unexplained symptoms can be confusing, frustrating, and isolating. Many people feel dismissed, overlooked, or lost within the healthcare system.
Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases exists to support people with persistent or medically unexplained symptoms, through education, research, patient stories, and practical guidance.
Registered charity no. 1202442
Support, Information and Action
We are here to help people with unexplained symptoms find solutions, find information, support and possible next steps, share their experiences, and help improve the way unexplained symptoms are understood and addressed
Research and change
We support research and drive meaningful change to improve care for overlooked patients
Support and signposting
We provide support and help people find the right information, services and next steps
Education and awareness
We produce publications and organise events to help people understand their health and care
Practical resources
Latest from FPOD
Recognising Rare Diseases in the Emergency Department
An important discussion with Dr Eva Diehl- Wiesenecker on the challenges and opportunities for earlier recognition of rare diseases in emergency care