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.

27 March 2019

Why I'm shaving my head to raise money for the MS Trust

Our brilliant supporter Vikki will be shaving her head to raise vital funds for the MS Trust. Here she tells us about the inspiration behind her fundraising.

26 March 2019

How swimming has helped with my MS

Jennie Harrod writes about her journey with MS and how swimming has helped her, both mentally and physically.

21 March 2019

The MS kids are alright

How your children will cope with your MS, is an ongoing concern for the majority of parents following diagnosis. Here Martin Baum, who was diagnosed with MS over 20 years ago and his son Josh, discuss how they coped and the impact it has had on them over the years.

20 March 2019

How do families affected by MS manage health information?

This research explores how couples and families affected by MS seek, share and withhold health information.

6 March 2019

Cocoa improves MS fatigue

Results from a UK study suggest that a daily mug of cocoa made from dark chocolate could improve MS fatigue.

4 March 2019

People with MS in Scotland given easier access to free bus travel

Following an intervention by the MS Trust, Transport Scotland has now amended its criteria for people with MS applying for free bus travel.

26 February 2019

7 things you should know about trekking Kilimanjaro

Mark Whitman, author of Mount Kilimanjaro: Trekkers Guide to the Summit and the popular blogs, Mountain IQ and climbkilimanjaroguide.com, shares his top tips for trekking Kilimanjaro.

18 February 2019

MS won’t stop me showjumping

When Laura Goodall was diagnosed with MS in 2015, she thought her showjumping days might be over. But, four years later, Laura is back competing across the country and has recently been accepted onto the British Showjumping Para team.

12 February 2019

Do you know what really gets on my nerves?

In this guest blog, Emily - aka The Wibbly Dinosaur, discusses Lhermitte's sign.

11 February 2019

Remembering my sister with a 50-day cycle ride

Our amazing supporter Kenny Smith is getting back in the saddle this summer as he cycles around the UK for 50 consecutive days to raise money for the MS Trust and celebrate what would have been his sister Kathleen’s 50th birthday.

7 February 2019

New UK guidelines for pregnancy in multiple sclerosis

Research behind the guidelines developed for pregnant and breastfeeding women with MS, and for couples affected by MS who are planning a pregnancy.

5 February 2019

'MS is not a soap opera'

When Martin Baum first learned Coronation Street was to introduce an MS storyline, his immediate reaction was one of "wariness tinged with optimism". Here he gives his verdict on how MS has been represented by the soaps over the years.