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.

16 August 2020

Emily's story: Our adventures in the Alaskan wilderness

When farmers Emily Padfield and Mark Warner applied for a new TV show promising an “off-grid experience in the Alaskan wilderness", they never once imagined they would actually end up appearing on the show, let alone winning it! We caught up with Emily to hear more about the couple’s experience on the BBC2 show ‘Win the Wilderness’ and why it was her MS that persuaded them to take on this ‘crazy’ adventure.

10 August 2020

How to respond to anxiety differently

The third episode of the series focuses on anxiety. We hear from Mike, a person with MS who talks about his experience of anxiety since being diagnosed with MS. We then catch up with neuropsychologist Jo Johnson, who guides us through a few acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) exercises that you can follow along with.

9 August 2020

Focus on: fact or fiction?

We live in an information age. Now more than ever before we have ready access to an enormous quantity of data about health, treatments and research – from the internet, though the press, and on social media. But how we do know how to trust and understand what all this information is telling us? Simon from the MS Trust's Information Team has some tips to help you find health information you can trust.

2 August 2020

"MS doesn't control me; I adapt to control MS"

Detective Constable Mike Gale is determined not to let MS define him following his diagnosis last June. Here, he talks about coming to terms with his diagnosis, the support he's received from the police force and the importance of taking care of your mental health.

15 July 2020

"I want to share my story in the hope that it will help people"

Two years after her mum was diagnosed with MS, Sian Spence received the same diagnosis. Here, Sian shares her journey and what's she learnt along the way.

14 July 2020

I adore 'the Proclaimers' and 500 miles was a fitting tribute to them

Back in May, Kate completed her Miles for MS challenge by cycling 500 miles over the month. Here she shares why she took part and how she hasn’t stopped cycling since!

1 July 2020

MS was my wake-up call to start living life to the full

Lauren was diagnosed with MS in June last year. Here she shares how MS was the wake-up call she needed to start living life to the full - and to write her first book!

22 June 2020

We are planning to make it an annual event!

Claire took part in Miles for MS this May to raise money for the MS Trust. Here she shares why her team 'the Movers & Shakers' got involved to support the MS Trust.

15 June 2020

David's Diary: Supporting the 'forgotten many'

Are people living with Secondary Progressive MS being forgotten? Yes, says a new report. MS Trust CEO David Martin, who was involved in putting together the report, writes about what must be done to help the 'forgotten many'.

1 June 2020

How MS has inspired my music

Chloe Scammell is a singer-songwriter from Belfast, living with multiple sclerosis. Here, Chloe shares how music has helped her to "process the thoughts and emotions that come with this new way of life".

18 May 2020

MS inspired me to write supernatural thrillers

From poetry to photography, many people find a creative outlet can help them make sense of MS. Emma Warhurst, diagnosed with MS five years ago, writes supernatural thrillers and uses her MS symptoms as inspiration! She shares her story.

5 May 2020

Taking on their own 10k

Siblings Helen and Ian share why they are still supporting the MS Trust despite the cancelation of their running event.