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Caring and relationships

For anyone with caring responsibilities for a loved one with MS, be they partner, family or friend. Here we put the focus on you and your needs, and where to go for support.

Supporting someone with MS

We are a UK charity that helps make sense of MS. For over 30 years we have been here for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis, from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey.

Information you can trust

Worried you have MS?

Do I have MS? What are the early signs of multiple sclerosis? Who should I speak to about my symptoms? We answer your most common questions and worries about multiple sclerosis.

Questions about MS?

Call our free helpline on 0800 032 38 39 for practical information you can trust. Or email ask@mstrust.org.uk. We're here weekdays from 10am to 4pm, except bank holidays.

Compare disease modifying drugs (DMDs)

Compare the different types of disease modifying drugs (DMDs) that are available to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).

My Garden Party

Host a My Garden Party and turn tea, cake and good company into life-changing support for people with MS.

Host a My Garden Party

Latest news & stories

MS and relationships: balancing love and care

Relationships can be complicated, even at the best of times. When one partner is living with MS, it can bring a whole host of new challenges as well as opportunities for deeper connection. In this podcast, we explore the emotional and practical realities of supporting a partner with MS, and how couples can support each other through changing dynamics.
12 June 2025

Mobilise: a community of family carers

James Townsend is co-founder and CEO of Mobilise, an online community supporting thousands of carers across the country. James shares his personal connection to MS and insights into the challenges and rewards of caregiving.
9 June 2025

The positive effect of volunteers at the MS Trust

For Volunteers week, MS Trust Volunteer Manager, Mark Cruise discusses the vital support that volunteers provide to the MS Trust to help us support the MS community.
2 June 2025

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With your support, we can help fund and train more specialist nurses, run our MS helpline, and bring you trusted information to make sense of multiple sclerosis.

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