News & stories

Stay in the know with the latest news, research and stories from the MS community. Find information on things that matter to you, from tips on managing symptoms, through to stories about different drugs and treatment options. Want to share your story with us? We'd love to hear from you.

24 March 2020

Support the MS Trust this April through Discount Promo Codes

Help support people living with multiple sclerosis this April. Vote for the MS Trust in the Discount Promo Codes charity poll.

23 March 2020

Coronavirus and MS

A lot of people with MS are very worried and confused right now about the coronavirus outbreak. In this episode we talk to Janice from the MS Trust info team about what coronavirus COVID-19 is and how it could affect your MS. We also talk to two members of the MS community about how they are coping and ask if they have some ideas to share on how to not get too anxious about it all.

6 March 2020

Daily life with the invisible symptoms of MS

MS has many symptoms that may often appear to be 'hidden' or 'invisible'. In his blog Ian explains how these symptoms impact him on a daily basis.

27 February 2020

Coronavirus Covid-19: what does it mean for people with multiple sclerosis?

Advice and information for people with multiple sclerosis on coronavirus Covid-19.

26 February 2020

Miles for MS improves fitness and boosts mood, according to survey

The results are in! Taking part in Miles for MS, our ever-popular accessible fundraising challenge, can help improve fitness and boost mood.

25 February 2020

Podcaster Jessie Ace on why she wants to empower people with chronic illnesses

Jessica Ace is the host of the DISabled to ENabled podcast, which aims to inspire those living with chronic illness. Here she writes about her MS diagnosis and why she's determined to turn it into "something positive".

25 February 2020

I am not lazy, merely fatigued - Will's story

Will Berard is a stand-up comedian who has MS. In this blog he talks about fatigue,"perhaps the most invisible of invisible disabilities".

20 February 2020

Testing iStep-MS, a new programme to encourage physical activity

This research evaluated iStep-MS, a new programme designed to encourage physical activity.

17 February 2020

Choosing a disease modifying drug: Maria’s story

Maria was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS last June. Here she shares her experience of choosing a disease modifying drug. "It’s scary being asked to make such a massive decision, so if you do feel afraid, that’s normal," Maria tells us.

14 February 2020

Cathy Marston on The Cellist, her new ballet about Jacqueline du Pre

The Cellist is a new ballet inspired by the life and work of renowned British cellist Jacqueline Du Pré, who lived with multiple sclerosis. Choreographed by the award-winning Cathy Marston, it has proved a particularly personal and poignant journey for Cathy as her mum also has MS. The Cellist premieres at the Royal Opera House on February 17 and will be screened at cinemas across the UK on February 25. Ahead of the premiere, we caught up with Cathy to hear more about the inspiration behind the work, what made Jacqueline Du Pré so special and the importance of raising awareness of MS.

3 February 2020

20% rise in the estimated number of people living with MS in the UK

New data from Public Health England (PHE) and the MS Society has revealed that the number of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK has risen to over 130,000** – that’s around 1 in every 500** people.

3 February 2020

David's Diary - What does the new prevalence figure mean for people with MS?

In his latest blog, MS Trust CEO David Martin writes about the recent increase in the MS prevalence figure and takes a look at what it means for the already stretched MS services across the UK.