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.

12 September 2017

My MS story: "My rescue dog Kia makes every day with MS a little better"

Alana adopted her rescue dog Kia five years ago and says it was one of the best decisions she’s ever made. Here, Alana tells us about her journey with MS and the positive impact owning a pet has had on her life.

4 September 2017

MS Trust works with NHS Lanarkshire to recruit new MS nurses

The MS Trust and NHS Lanarkshire are delighted to announce that they have worked together to recruit two new MS specialist nurses, plus a part-time neurology nurse, to support the 1,200 people living with MS in Lanarkshire. The new nurses will begin work later in September.

1 September 2017

Sex and MS: depression, fatigue and disability

This research looked at how sexual problems in MS affect or are affected by other symptoms of MS, such as depression, fatigue and level of disability.

9 August 2017

15 minutes with MS Trust supporter Andy Merry

Former Royal Marine Andy Merry works as a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London. He was diagnosed with MS last year and has since raised over £27,000 to support the work of the MS Trust by climbing the highest mountain in the Alps. We caught up with Andy just after he returned from his challenge in June to ask him about his experience of climbing Mont Blanc for MS.

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.