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.

13 September 2018

Tune in to our BBC Lifeline appeal

The MS Trust is delighted to announce that it will feature in the September BBC Lifeline Appeal at 2.45pm this Sunday (September 16) on BBC One. Please tune in and help us raise awareness of MS and the work of the MS Trust.

9 September 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part nine

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part nine, where Hellie gets to see her "impressive" yet alarming liver values.

9 September 2018

My experience of primary progressive MS

Ian Daly writes about the day to day reality of living with PPMS.

2 September 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part eight

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part eight, where Hellie suddenly encounters a bunch of issues.

2 September 2018

Book your tickets for Being film screening

Being, a short film directed by Devlin Crow, tells the story of a young boy who cares for his mother who has MS. 

28 August 2018

Rich's tandem ride for MS

Rich from Dorset tells us why he is taking on a 50-mile tandem cycle challenge in aid of the MS Trust.

27 August 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part seven

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part seven, where Hellie gets chatting to someone who is finishing the trial.

7 August 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part six

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part six, where Hellie ponders what it feels like to be a part of a clinical trial.

6 August 2018

Hellie's clinical trial adventures: part five

In this blog, Hellie chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part five, where Hellie waits for drugs, for a loooong time...

5 August 2018

15 minutes with The Disabled Chef James Coke

“I want to encourage people who are not confident in the kitchen to stick on that apron and get cooking” James Coke, diagnosed with MS over 20 years ago, tells us about the inspiration behind his blog The Disabled Chef and shares some top tips for cooking with a chronic condition.

5 August 2018

Meet our Miles for MS superstars

Over 100 people walked, ran, swam, arm cycled, wheeled and more as part of our accessible fundraising challenge. We caught up with some of them to find out why they got involved and how exercise has helped them live well with MS.

5 August 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part four

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part four, where Hellie takes some massive pills for the first time.