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.

30 July 2017

Coming out about my MS

When Kimberley was diagnosed with MS in February, she was scared to open up about the condition. But then a few months later, on World MS Day, she decided to ‘come out’ about her MS in a rather public way – and was overwhelmed by the support she received from friends and strangers alike.

25 July 2017

Denise's top tips for accessibility and adaptability

Interested in organisations or tools that help you make your world more adaptable? Denise suggests three of her favourites

24 July 2017

Your views: Soap characters diagnosed with MS

First Susan in Neighbours, then Nancy in Hollyoaks and now Johnny in Coronation Street: a series of soap characters have been diagnosed with MS. But is this a good way of raising awareness, or an unhelpful misrepresentation? We asked people on social media for their views.

23 July 2017

Enabled by design

When Denise Stephens was diagnosed with MS at the age of 24, she was disappointed to find that a lot of equipment recommended to her made her feel like she was “living in a hospital”. Determined to find things that worked for her, and share her discoveries with others, she founded Enabled by Design, a community of people passionate about design for all

18 July 2017

My MS diagnosis story: "This wasn't what we had planned for our autumn years"

After deciding to move on from running an accessible holiday centre, David started to experience 'strange' symptoms. Five years later he was diagnosed with MS. Here he reflects on his journey and shares his hopes for the future.

10 July 2017

My MS diagnosis story: "It took me a long time to realise that it was okay not to be okay"

When Carla was diagnosed with MS in 2008, she felt like she’d lost control of her “body and future.” Here she explains how the Kubler-Ross Curve helped her come to terms with her MS diagnosis and to stay positive.

10 July 2017

My MS diagnosis story: "I was overwhelmed with the mix of emotions I was going through"

Christina McDonald was diagnosed with MS last November, just a few weeks before her 27th birthday. Here Christina tells us about the different emotions she’s experienced in the past few months and how she’s learnt to accept and process her diagnosis.

18 June 2017

Being a dad with MS

Tim Jones, diagnosed with MS in 2011, talks about juggling MS with being a dad to his 8-year-old daughter, Hannah.

5 June 2017

Transforming care for people with advanced MS

The October Club and the MS Trust announce ambitious new plans to transform the lives of thousands of people living with advanced MS by funding new champions to manage and co-ordinate their care

5 June 2017

Slow runnings

Helena shares her experience of running with MS and reflects on some of the reasons why she has been able to push herself way beyond her comfort zone.

26 April 2017

Driving with MS: What you need to know

After an MS diagnosis you’re bound to have worries about how the condition might impact your independence and freedom: will you still be able to do those ‘normal’ everyday things you always have done? One of the most common questions that our information team gets asked is: ‘Can I still drive?’ For most people with MS the answer is ‘Yes’, but there are some things you need to be aware of

24 April 2017

MS Trust report shows that emergency admissions for people with MS continue to rise

Emergency hospital admissions for people with MS are on the rise, according to new research published today by the MS Trust and Wilmington Healthcare. These cause distress for people with MS and cost the NHS millions, yet many of them could be avoided.