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.

4 December 2021

Chair of Trustees, Caitlin and her husband Tim, talk about how the MS Trust helped them

Tim was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2009. Since then Tim, and his wife Caitlin, have been dedicated to raising funds for and supporting the MS Trust. Here, they talk about their fundraising efforts and what led Caitlin to become the Chair of Trustees.

3 December 2021

BBC Radio 1's Beccy Huxtable shares how the MS Trust supported her after diagnosis

Beccy Huxtable from The Scott Mills Show on BBC Radio 1 talks about how she turned to the MS Trust for help and support when diagnosed with MS in 2012.

1 December 2021

Ask the expert: swallowing problems

A speech and language therapist explains what causes swallowing problems in MS and shares practical strategies that can help.

30 November 2021

Living with MS and life at the Tower of London

Yeoman Warder, or Beefeater, Andy Merry talks about his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2016, and how he has since gone on to scale the highest mountain in Western Europe.

30 November 2021

What it's like to be an Orthodox rabbi with SPMS during Hanukkah

Gideon, who trained as an Orthodox rabbi while living with secondary progressive MS, talks about the Jewish celebration, Hanukkah (the Festival of Lights) and how he’s adapted to life with multiple sclerosis.

26 November 2021

Mobility problems

Identifying mobility problems early on can be really helpful when it comes to preventative treatment and prolonging the use of certain muscles. In this article we talk to Jody Barber about common mobility problems in MS.

25 November 2021

Ask the expert: speech problems

Some people with multiple sclerosis may experience problems with their speech. This can include slurred speech, poor voice quality and difficulty remembering words. We spoke to a speech and language therapist to find out what causes these problems and learn about some of the practical strategies that can help.

22 November 2021

My personal journey with HSCT

Chris Wasey gives his account of what it’s like to receive HSCT (stem cell transplant) on the NHS and the impact it had on his MS.

19 November 2021

My journey to Russia for HSCT

Gwen was diagnosed with primary progressive MS (PPMS) in 2009. Here, she talks about the experience of travelling to Russia for HSCT and shares some advice for others.

18 November 2021

HSCT for MS

We discuss HSCT for MS, hearing from Claire in the information team about the criteria for receiving stem cell transplantation. Our guests also include Chris who was eligible for HSCT on the NHS and Gwen who went to Russia to seek treatment for PPMS. Both share their experiences and give advice for anyone else considering the option.

16 November 2021

DVLA medical questionnaire consultation

The DVLA wants your views on allowing a wider range of health professionals to fill in medical questionnaires.

9 November 2021

Move it for MS Emily's story

Emily was diagnosed with MS in 2010 when she was still physically, very active. However since being diagnosed, she now struggles with mobility issues and uses a wheelchair to get around. We chat to her about how she finds exercising helps with her MS