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SUPPORT • UNDERSTANDING • CHANGE

Helping people find
their way.

Information, understanding and a stronger voice for people living with persistent or unexplained symptoms.

Registered charity no. 1202442

Bringing together patients, families, clinicians and researchers.

Listening to patients. Working for change.

Connecting lived experience, clinical insight and research to improve recognition and care.

Support & signposting

Helping people find relevant information and organisations.

Education & awareness

Sharing knowledge through guides, publications and events.

Research & change

Bringing patient experience into research and better care.

Practical help for your next step

Clear, accessible guides to help you navigate healthcare.

Your GP visit

Prepare your questions and make the most of your appointment.

Hospital appointments

Feel better prepared, understand your care and keep track of next steps.

Unexplained symptoms

Information and support for living with uncertainty.

PATIENT VOICES

Every experience matters.

Explore a growing collection of experiences from people living with persistent symptoms, overlooked conditions and difficult journeys to diagnosis.

JUNE

24
2026

CONFERENCE RECORDINGS

Enduring Symptoms 2026

Royal College of Physicians, London.

From patient voices to solution-driven care.
Revisit the conference recordings and shared learning.

Events & fundraising

Fundraising, events and opportunities to get involved.

FPOD runners Lylah, Jo and Amar after completing the Royal Parks Half Marathon

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Thank you, Lylah, Jo and Amar!
Our runners have completed the challenge, and donations are still welcome to support FPOD’s work.

From the FPOD community

Jess’s Rule

An important step forward in patient safety.

Find out more →

Movement for Good

Providing funding for charities.

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Latest from FPOD

Make diagnostic doubt visible in healthcare

Making diagnostic doubt visible

Why uncertainty matters in healthcare.

Read the article →

Dr Eva Diehl-Wiesenecker discussing rare diseases in the emergency department

Recognising Rare Diseases in the Emergency Department

A discussion with Dr Eva Diehl-Wiesenecker.

Watch the discussion →

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