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.

22 December 2020

Remyelination research: what it means for people with MS

Remyelination has been appearing more and more in the latest MS news. We spoke to Dr Nick Cunniffe who is involved in the research, to find out more.

9 December 2020

Can dramatherapy help your mental health?

In this fifth episode of the series we chat to Sara Coffey, a dramatherapist, who explains more about dramatherapy as an approach to dealing with mental health problems. We also talk to Jessie Ace, who was diagnosed with MS seven years ago and is passionate about raising awareness of the condition.

7 December 2020

New MS Trust Chair of Trustees discusses what she is looking forward to in her new role.

New MS Trust Chair of Trustees discusses what she is looking forward to in her new role.

30 November 2020

The MS Trust announces a new Chair of Trustees

The MS Trust are delighted to welcome Caitlin Sorrell as the new Chair of trustees from December 2020.

23 November 2020

MS nurses and mental health

The fourth episode of the series focuses on MS nurses and how they can help people with multiple sclerosis with their mental health. We speak to MS Nurse Sally Fox about why she thinks mental health is important and how you could talk to your MS nurse about it. She also shares some great tips like breathing exercises that you could try yourself.

18 November 2020

David Martin appointed Chair of the Neurological Alliance

The MS Trust is delighted to announce that CEO David Martin, has been voted in as Chair of the Neurological Alliance.

16 November 2020

My MS and my mental health

In his latest blog, Ian Daly speaks candidly about his own experience with depression and urges others to seek help if needed.

10 November 2020

Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund

The MS Trust has been awarded a £50,000 National Lottery Community Fund grant. The funding will help deliver our vital MS services during the Covid-19 pandemic.

9 November 2020

15 minutes with Laura Chapman

After five years at the helm, the MS Trust’s Chair of Trustees is stepping down from her role. Here, Laura Chapman reflects on her time at the MS Trust.

6 November 2020

MS and the NHS

2020 has been far from a normal year. In his latest blog for the MS Trust, Martin Baum reflects on the impact lockdown has had on MS care across the country.

5 November 2020

Introducing Staying Smart

Ever forget where you’ve put your keys? Struggle to find the word that’s on the tip of your tongue? You’re not alone. he MS Trust has launched a new, interactive web zone to provide everyday tips and tricks to help lift the ‘cog fog’.

4 November 2020

At work with MS

With the right support in place, MS shouldn’t stop you from working. Here we take a look at some practical support that can help.