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.

9 August 2020

Ask the expert: heat sensitivity

For some people with multiple sclerosis summer is not always a welcome arrival with rising temperatures often causing symptoms to worsen. We feature some of your tips for keeping cool during the summer months.

9 August 2020

Focus on: fact or fiction?

We live in an information age. Now more than ever before we have ready access to an enormous quantity of data about health, treatments and research – from the internet, though the press, and on social media. But how we do know how to trust and understand what all this information is telling us? Simon from the MS Trust's Information Team has some tips to help you find health information you can trust.

2 August 2020

MS Trust fills the summer festival void with new fundraising event

With many festivals cancelled this summer, we are planning to fill the void, lift spirits and raise money for a very important cause with a new virtual festival fundraiser.

2 August 2020

"MS doesn't control me; I adapt to control MS"

Detective Constable Mike Gale is determined not to let MS define him following his diagnosis last June. Here, he talks about coming to terms with his diagnosis, the support he's received from the police force and the importance of taking care of your mental health.

27 July 2020

MS Trust Home Festival name change

You may have seen coverage of our MS Trust Home Festival in the news today. We would like to release the following statement on the name change.

16 July 2020

Community MS support

What does the future look like for the MS social groups and meetings that many of us enjoy? We talked to two multiple sclerosis group leaders about the challenges they face in keeping their services going through the pandemic.

15 July 2020

"I want to share my story in the hope that it will help people"

Two years after her mum was diagnosed with MS, Sian Spence received the same diagnosis. Here, Sian shares her journey and what's she learnt along the way.

14 July 2020

I adore 'the Proclaimers' and 500 miles was a fitting tribute to them

Back in May, Kate completed her Miles for MS challenge by cycling 500 miles over the month. Here she shares why she took part and how she hasn’t stopped cycling since!

9 July 2020

People with neurological conditions are missing out on vital treatment and support during the pandemic

People living with neurological conditions like MS are missing out on vital treatment and support as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey by the Neurological Alliance.

2 July 2020

Letisha's diagnosis story

Letisha Charles-Thomas received her diagnosis of MS (multiple sclerosis) in May 2019 after numerous appointments and tests.

1 July 2020

MS was my wake-up call to start living life to the full

Lauren was diagnosed with MS in June last year. Here she shares how MS was the wake-up call she needed to start living life to the full - and to write her first book!

28 June 2020

Round-up of research on coronavirus, Covid-19 and multiple sclerosis

A round-up of coronavirus and multiple sclerosis research.