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.

8 June 2021

Our approach to MS and caring

Adam, who was diagnosed with MS eight years ago, and his wife, Sharon, share their MS caring journey as well as some tips for people in a similar position.

3 June 2021

Peter's story

Peter shares why he thinks an Advanced MS Champion could have improved the quality of life for his late wife, who had advanced MS.

2 June 2021

Will asks the expert about disease modifying drugs

Guest presenter, Will, raids our archive to talk about disease modifying drugs (DMDs). Featuring input from MS nurse advisor, Nikki Embrey, Will covers key questions including how to tell whether a treatment is working and how long to stick with a DMD that is causing side effects.

1 June 2021

The challenges of choosing a DMD as a new mother

Jenna talks about her MS diagnosis, pregnancy and the challenge of choosing a new disease modifying drug after giving birth to her son.

1 June 2021

John's story

John, who lives with Primary Progressive MS, tells the MS Trust why he thinks the Advanced MS Champions programme could benefit people living with advanced MS.

1 June 2021

Jess and Neil's story

Jess tells the MS Trust about her husband, Neil, and how she believes an Advanced MS Champion in her area would support her with Neil's advanced MS.

25 May 2021

Shortly after my diagnosis, I found out I was having my first baby

Annie's MS diagnosis came shortly before she found out she was pregnant. In this blog she talks about her diagnosis and how she coped during pregnancy.

25 May 2021

The MS nurses covering 1,000 miles to say thank you

MS nurse, Laura talks about why she and a team of 14 other health professionals chose to fundraise for the MS Trust.

21 May 2021

When MS leads to re-invention

Did MS or the pandemic make you rethink your career path? In this episode of "Me MySelf and I" we talk to Will and Diva, two performers who used their MS diagnosis as a catalyst to change direction in their working lives.

19 May 2021

Working as a health professional during the pandemic

The pandemic has meant huge changes to MS services. We talk to MS Lead Nurse, Mavis Ayer, about her experiences over the last 12 months.

18 May 2021

My mindfulness journey

Paula tells us how she has turned to mindfulness over the years to help her manage both her relapsing remitting MS symptoms and anxiety.

18 May 2021

Ask the expert: stem cell transplantation

Professor Basil Sharrack, a consultant neurologist, discusses a type of stem cell treatment called autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT), which is offered to a small number of people with MS on the NHS.