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.

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.

16 June 2021

Natasha's story

Natasha, who lives with MS, tells the MS Trust why she thinks the Advanced MS Champions programme is so important.

9 June 2021

Caring for someone with MS

In this Carers Week special we hear from Martin who was diagnosed with MS around 40 years ago and his wife Lizzy, who offers support through unpaid care. We also chat with Roma from Carers in Hertfordshire about what help and support is available for carers across the UK.

8 June 2021

An MS Carers Week retrospective

In this blog, Martin discusses the importance of raising awareness of caring and the contributions that carers make to the MS community.

8 June 2021

Our approach to MS and caring

Adam, who was diagnosed with MS eight years ago, and his wife, Sharon, share their MS caring journey as well as some tips for people in a similar position.

3 June 2021

Peter's story

Peter shares why he thinks an Advanced MS Champion could have improved the quality of life for his late wife, who had advanced MS.

2 June 2021

Will asks the expert about disease modifying drugs

Guest presenter, Will, raids our archive to talk about disease modifying drugs (DMDs). Featuring input from MS nurse advisor, Nikki Embrey, Will covers key questions including how to tell whether a treatment is working and how long to stick with a DMD that is causing side effects.

1 June 2021

The challenges of choosing a DMD as a new mother

Jenna talks about her MS diagnosis, pregnancy and the challenge of choosing a new disease modifying drug after giving birth to her son.

1 June 2021

John's story

John, who lives with Primary Progressive MS, tells the MS Trust why he thinks the Advanced MS Champions programme could benefit people living with advanced MS.

1 June 2021

Jess and Neil's story

Jess tells the MS Trust about her husband, Neil, and how she believes an Advanced MS Champion in her area would support her with Neil's advanced MS.

25 May 2021

Shortly after my diagnosis, I found out I was having my first baby

Annie's MS diagnosis came shortly before she found out she was pregnant. In this blog she talks about her diagnosis and how she coped during pregnancy.