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 January 2024

Mind Matters: Looking after your mental health with MS

Living with MS means you might hit some unexpected mental health turbulence at times. In this podcast we chat to Professor Derek Willis. He tells us how being kind to yourself can unlock new perspectives in life. Plus, he outlines some practical strategies for managing the expectations of others and taking healthy breaks.

19 January 2024

My tips for staying warm in winter with MS

Brrrr! Ice, snow and wind can wreak havoc on MS symptoms. But fear not, Antoinette has some top tips to chase the chills away this winter.

11 January 2024

The ancient origins of MS

Researchers have shown that genes that increase the risk of getting MS entered north-western Europe when herding peoples spread out from the steppes of Western Asia over 5000 years ago. This may explain why modern people from Western Europe and Scandinavia are more likely to get MS.

8 January 2024

Can mindfulness really help with my MS?

Can practising mindfulness actually help you manage life with MS? Mindfulness teacher, Justin Standfield, lives with MS and he joins us to dispel a couple of mindful myths. Plus, he shares some practical ways that he manages his own MS symptoms using mindfulness.

19 December 2023

Why I created The Twelve Day Marathon

We caught up with MS Trust fundraiser, Olivia to talk about her MS journey and her new event, The Twelve Day Marathon.

18 December 2023

Your most asked MS questions in 2023

What have the MS community been asking about this year? We interview Corinne from our helpline team who tackles the burning MS questions and trends that our service has encountered in 2023

11 December 2023

Ask the expert: Coping with MS fatigue

If you have MS, it’s likely you’ve experienced that overwhelming feeling of tiredness that defines MS fatigue. We put your questions on fatigue to occupational therapist, Kate Hayward.

11 December 2023

Is it an MS relapse, a pseudo relapse or a flare up?

Our jargon busting film series enlists MS experts to explain some of the technical terminology for you. Here, they tackle the terms used in discussing relapses in multiple sclerosis.

7 December 2023

MS, Christmas shopping and mobility issues

Antoinette was ready to ditch the online retailers this Christmas, in favour of shopping local. Hoping for an accessible journey, she boarded her mobility scooter and set off in search of undiscovered gems.

6 December 2023

Five top tips for lung health

What can we do to give ourselves the best chance of coping well with respiratory infection? Physiotherapist Jody Barber recommends taking the time now to expand your lungs, exercise your chest muscles and improve oxygen levels in your blood and brain. Sing, laugh, play the kazoo, stop smoking and breathe.

29 November 2023

Living life with MS to the beat of my own drum

Pipe band drummer, Leoni, felt heartbreak when she had to stop her passion due to her MS worsening. She outlines how love, family time and building connections help her deal with her lifestyle change.

27 November 2023

How do you get the best out of your MS Nurse appointment?

If you’re not sure how to best prepare for your next MS Nurse appointment, this could be the podcast for you. Our guest, MS Trust Lead Nurse Specialist, Dr Lou Jarrett explores some helpful tips on how to best prepare for your appointment.