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 July 2021

Creating my MS support group helped bring over 600 people together

Amy Thompson, Founder of MS Together, talks about what led her to set up the group and how it has led to new friendships this World Friendship Day.

20 July 2021

With a little help from my furry friend

Lisa, who was diagnosed with MS in 2008 tells us about how creativity and a little help from Spud the hamster helped her get through tougher times.

19 July 2021

Will asks the expert about balance

Guest presenter and volunteer, Will, is back to delve into another area of our MS archives. In this episode he turns his focus to balance and dizziness in multiple sclerosis, and shares ways to help manage these symptoms. Featuring input from Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapist, David Herdman.

13 July 2021

Just keep wheeling

Emily, also known as The Wibbly Dinosaur, discusses her feelings on mobility aids and how using a wheelchair provides her with the freedom to continue doing the things she enjoys.

8 July 2021

Does 19 July really represent 'Freedom Day' for people with MS?

The Government have announced that from 19 July 2021, social distancing restrictions will finally be lifted. Many people are dubbing this as 'Freedom Day'. However, as Carla King discusses in her latest blog piece, many people with MS are feeling more apprehensive than jubilant at this news.

5 July 2021

When it has nothing to do with MS.

After over 20 years of living with multiple sclerosis, MS blogger Martin Baum asks what happens when a symptom turns out to be nothing to do with MS after all?

5 July 2021

Talking advanced MS and Advanced MS champions

There are over 40,000 people living with advanced MS in the UK. In this episode we talk to Paru and Rob from the MS Trust about why we are raising funds to place more health professionals in the NHS. We also talk to MS Champion Nicki Hare about what life with advanced MS is like and what MS champions do to help.

1 July 2021

My fundraising challenge to support my son and daughter-in-law

Keith's fundraising challenge to celebrate his 80th birthday and raise money for the MS Trust.

29 June 2021

Julie's MS Poems

Julie Stevens writes poems about her experiences with life with MS. The money raised through the sales of her poetry books is donated to the MS Trust.

22 June 2021

Will asks the expert about pain

Guest presenter and MS Trust volunteer, Will, continues raiding our MS archives. This time he's talking about pain and multiple sclerosis. Featuring input from consultant nurse in pain management, Sue Barnes.

16 June 2021

MS onset in childhood: do disease modifying drugs delay long term disability?

Researchers have investigated how the risk of developing long term disability has changed over the last three decades for people whose MS begins in childhood.

16 June 2021

"Transparency is key to allowing us as a family to talk openly about MS"

Father of daughters, Dan talks about life with MS and how transparency has been key when talking to his children about the condition.