supporting patients and families
Many people living with persistent or poorly understood symptoms can feel isolated or unheard. At Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases, we aim to support patients and families by providing a platform for shared experiences, community engagement, and greater understanding of these conditions.
Fundraising
Run the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases
In October, we will be running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London to raise funds for Forgotten Patients, Overlooked Diseases. The event supports our work to improve awareness, research, and support for people living with overlooked conditions.
Take part. Raise awareness. Help overlooked patients be heard.
Join our community
Join our growing community of people committed to improving understanding and support for those living with medically unexplained and overlooked conditions.
By becoming a member, you can help shape the direction of the charity, contribute to projects and events, and stay connected through updates and opportunities.
Paid membership (£10 per year) allows you to vote on key decisions and stand for election as a trustee, while community membership offers access to meetings and resources.
Sign up to be part of a collective effort to raise awareness and drive meaningful change.
Patient Stories
Our Patient Stories page shares real experiences from individuals living with medically unexplained and often overlooked conditions.
These stories highlight the challenges people face in seeking understanding, diagnosis, and appropriate care, while also giving voice to perspectives that are too often unheard.
By sharing lived experiences, we aim to raise awareness, improve understanding among healthcare professionals and the public, and help others feel less alone in their health journey.
Advocacy
Advocacy is central to our work. We aim to ensure that the voices of patients living with persistent or poorly understood symptoms are heard, respected, and represented.
By sharing patient experiences and engaging with clinicians, researchers, and policymakers, we work to raise awareness and encourage more compassionate, thoughtful approaches to care.