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.

24 April 2023

Are MS mobility difficulties getting you down?

MS mobility problems can impact your mental health. Here’s five tips to help you stay more upbeat and mobile.

11 April 2023

Quitting smoking slows down MS progression

It's well-known that smoking is particularly bad for people with MS, so this study set out to discover how people could benefit from quitting.

11 April 2023

Worried you have MS?

In this podcast, we chat about what you should do if you are worried that you might have MS, as well as what your next steps could be. We also have a personal story from Dr Daniel Matterson, better known as @the.ms.doctor on Instagram. He chats to us about his diagnosis and shares some tips about what you can do if you are worried you have MS.

31 March 2023

David's diary - Marking 30 years of the MS Trust.

David Martin reflects on the key achievements of the MS Trust over the last 30 years.

30 March 2023

If it weren't for MS

Andy Reynard blogs about his footballing days and how foot exercises and an electric bike keep him moving in the face of MS.

29 March 2023

Think you know how to spot a UTI?

UTIs are common if you have MS but can throw up a few curveball symptoms. This is what you (and those closest to you) need to keep an eye on.

20 March 2023

We answer your MS fatigue questions live

How can I explain MS fatigue to my family? What treatments are available for MS fatigue? What can I do to help my fatigue? We answer these questions and many more submitted by you in a special MS fatigue livestream with Claire from our information team.

7 March 2023

From setbacks to comebacks: Niti copes with MS through running

Niti finds resilience and strength through running, whilst living with relapsing remitting MS and endometriosis.

27 February 2023

MS in the media Rachel Horne, Daf Wyn and Richard Sprenger

Frustrated how multiple sclerosis is typecast in the media? We often hear that TV shows, newspapers and social media do not show the kind of MS most of you experience. So we asked three journalists with MS for their standpoint.

23 February 2023

Do people with MS take too many tablets?

This Canadian research found that 1 in 4 people with MS routinely take 5 or more medicines

23 February 2023

More MS life hacks

Guest blogger Andy goes outdoors with tips for mowing the lawn, dog walking and supermarket shopping.

16 February 2023

Creative writing and podcasting help to battle my MS monsters

Dr Cora Sargeant explores how she and her loved ones take on MS monsters through podcasting, creative writing and psychology.