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.

23 September 2018

The Risk Sharing Scheme: How it's made a difference for people with MS

As the final data from the MS Risk-Sharing scheme (RSS) is published in the BMJ, we reflect on how this pioneering scheme has changed the landscape for people living with MS.

23 September 2018

Final results from the MS Risk Sharing Scheme (RSS) published

The MS Trust has praised the pioneering work of the MS Risk Sharing Scheme (RSS) as the final results from the scheme are published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry today (September 24).

19 September 2018

Well done to our Great North Run team!

On 9 September, our team of 34 runners took on the iconic 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields.

17 September 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part ten

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part ten, where Hellie starts taking the drug again, but then has to stop again.

17 September 2018

Me, Myself and MS

You don't know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have

16 September 2018

Don's story: Caring for a loved-one with MS

Don, 86, is a carer to his wife Sandie. He shares his experiences of caring for a loved-one with MS.

13 September 2018

Tune in to our BBC Lifeline appeal

The MS Trust is delighted to announce that it will feature in the September BBC Lifeline Appeal at 2.45pm this Sunday (September 16) on BBC One. Please tune in and help us raise awareness of MS and the work of the MS Trust.

9 September 2018

My experience of primary progressive MS

Ian Daly writes about the day to day reality of living with PPMS.

9 September 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part nine

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part nine, where Hellie gets to see her "impressive" yet alarming liver values.

2 September 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part eight

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part eight, where Hellie suddenly encounters a bunch of issues.

2 September 2018

Book your tickets for Being film screening

Being, a short film directed by Devlin Crow, tells the story of a young boy who cares for his mother who has MS. 

28 August 2018

Rich's tandem ride for MS

Rich from Dorset tells us why he is taking on a 50-mile tandem cycle challenge in aid of the MS Trust.