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.

14 February 2020

Cathy Marston on The Cellist, her new ballet about Jacqueline du Pre

The Cellist is a new ballet inspired by the life and work of renowned British cellist Jacqueline Du Pré, who lived with multiple sclerosis. Choreographed by the award-winning Cathy Marston, it has proved a particularly personal and poignant journey for Cathy as her mum also has MS. The Cellist premieres at the Royal Opera House on February 17 and will be screened at cinemas across the UK on February 25. Ahead of the premiere, we caught up with Cathy to hear more about the inspiration behind the work, what made Jacqueline Du Pré so special and the importance of raising awareness of MS.

3 February 2020

David's Diary - What does the new prevalence figure mean for people with MS?

In his latest blog, MS Trust CEO David Martin writes about the recent increase in the MS prevalence figure and takes a look at what it means for the already stretched MS services across the UK.

3 February 2020

20% rise in the estimated number of people living with MS in the UK

New data from Public Health England (PHE) and the MS Society has revealed that the number of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK has risen to over 130,000** – that’s around 1 in every 500** people.

28 January 2020

Introducing the MS MINI MINI

Our supporter Nicholas Martin has set himself a rather unusual challenge to raise money and awareness for the MS Trust – and it involves a very MINI MINI! Here, Nico tells us about what he’s got planned and why supporting the MS Trust means so much to him.

28 January 2020

MS and mental health: Carla's story

This MS Awareness Week (April 20-26), we’re focusing on MS and mental health, shining the spotlight on the problems that many people with MS, as well as their loved-ones, face and encouraging them to speak up and seek support. Remember, it’s okay not to be okay​. Here, Carla King, who lives with MS, shares her experiences and offers some tips for managing mental health symptoms.

28 January 2020

On your marks, get set, GO! Meet some of our London Marathon team

On Sunday, April 26, thousands of people will limber up for the 40th London Marathon. Among those taking part will be Laura, David and Gail, three amazing runners from Team MS Trust. With the countdown well and truly on, we caught up with the trio to find out how their training is going and their motivations for taking part.

21 January 2020

Ask the expert: Dizziness and balance

Many people with MS experience problems with balance, dizziness, feeling unsteady and lightheadedness. These symptoms can be really debilitating and make it difficult to get on with simple daily activities. We spoke to a neuro and vestibular physiotherapist to find out about the effective strategies that are commonly used to help improve problems with dizziness and balance.

21 January 2020

Focus on: self-compassion and resilience

Clinical psychologist, Dr Sophie Day, discusses how self-compassion and resilience can help people with MS adjust to living with a long-term condition. She provides some practical strategies which, through a little bit of self reflection, encourage you to be kinder to, and more accepting of, yourself.

21 January 2020

Thanks to MS, I'm learning to ride!

Alison Chubb was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2006. Despite the challenges her MS brings, last summer Alison competed in Riding for the Disabled’s prestigious National Championships. Here she talks about how she’s following her horse riding dream and learning to make the most of every opportunity that comes her way.

15 January 2020

Why I wanted to become a Friend of the MS Trust

Sam Bromfield is our Friend of the MS Trust in Norfolk. Here she tells us why she wanted to get involved and why she'd encourage others to become part of our Friends network too.

8 January 2020

Effect of vitamin D supplements on MS activity

Two research studies assessed the effect of high doses of vitamin D on relapses and brain lesions.

24 December 2019

Mission 100 is back for 2020!

Wesley Thompson tells us about his Mission 100 challenge and why he signed up to support the MS Trust.