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.

29 June 2022

Does a sense of humour help when you're living with MS?

Nigel Bartram was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 13 years ago. In his new book MS A Funny Thing (well s?metimes), he looks at some of the more comedic elements of living with a chronic illness.

28 June 2022

Talking advance care planning

Today we are talking about the often misunderstood topic of advance care planning. The MS Trust recently published an information book titled ‘Thinking ahead: setting out your wishes for your future care and treatment’.

21 June 2022

Updated NICE multiple sclerosis guideline contains some good news and some bad news

There are some positive points in the revised 2022 guideline but the MS Trust is disappointed that NICE has been unable to recommend Fampyra.

20 June 2022

Connor's letter to MS

Great North Run fundraiser, Connor Peebles writes a letter to multiple sclerosis. Connor's sister Patsy was diagnosed with MS at the age of 14.

9 June 2022

Al and Bee's Mission 100 challenge

After being inspired to help those affected by multiple sclerosis, siblings Al and Bee took part in Mission 100.

8 June 2022

Working life and MS

Most people with MS receive their diagnosis during their working life. This episode covers what working life is like when you have multiple sclerosis. We discuss what rights people have at work, what to do when you feel like you have to give up work or reduce your hours, and much more.

24 May 2022

The ADAMS project

The ADAMS study aims to explore the genetics of MS in non-European ethnic groups and why MS can be more severe for Black or Asian people.

17 May 2022

Is a ketogenic diet good for people with multiple sclerosis?

Researchers assessed whether a ketogenic diet, low in carbohydrates and high in fats, is suitable for people with multiple sclerosis.

17 May 2022

What is it like taking part in clinical research trials?

Multiple sclerosis is an active area of scientific research. In our latest episode we learn about developing new MS treatments with Dr Nick Cunniffe, a researcher in Cambridge. We also chat to Faisal about what it's like to take part in a clinical trial.

15 May 2022

Roxy's journey to diagnosis

Roxy Murray talks about her MS diagnosis journey and the importance of sharing her own experiences to ensure that other ethnically diverse individuals don’t face the same difficulties and delays.

3 May 2022

Lis' MS journey: one woman and her bike

Fundraiser, Lis talks about her 5,000 mile British coastal cycling challenge and why the support of the MS Trust was invaluable following a diagnosis of RRMS in 2013.

25 April 2022

What is multiple sclerosis?

MS is a condition affecting the central nervous system. In this episode, Simon from our information team gives a MS 101 lesson, covering topics such as how MS is diagnosed, who gets MS, and much more. We also chat to Hugh Nibloe, a Wheelchair Curling Paralympian who lives with MS.