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.

7 October 2024

Simvastatin not effective at slowing disability progression in secondary progressive MS

Initial results from a phase III clinical trial, MS-STAT2, show that simvastatin does not slow down progression in secondary progressive MS (SPMS).

2 October 2024

New MS nurse funded in Sunderland

MS Trust funds new MS Specialist Nurse to provide vital care for people living with MS in Sunderland.

1 October 2024

Assisted dying - background information

The current laws on assisted dying in the UK, proposed changes to the law and the experience of legalised assisted dying around the world.

27 September 2024

The road to independence: driving with hand controls

Rob’s journey with secondary progressive MS led him to car hand controls. But would they help maintain his independence?

23 September 2024

Classic Car Charity Tours: Raising £1200 for the MS Trust

Mark O’Neill’s classic car tours raise funds for the MS Trust, turning his passion into charity. His biggest tour raised £1,200, showing that every effort counts!

23 September 2024

Behind the wheel part 2: the MS driver's guide to the driving assessments

The second part of our podcast series on driving and MS covers everything you need to know about driving assessments, vehicle adaptions, the DVLA and more!

19 September 2024

How car adaptations gave me my independence back

Following her MS diagnosis, Natasha worried about getting behind the wheel. Find out how car adaptions switched her life’s gears.

16 September 2024

Making a difference, one jar at a time

With a long career in corporate finance, Robert had not envisaged he would become an inspiring fundraiser and award-winning marmalade maker!

16 September 2024

Behind the wheel part 1: the MS driver's guide to the Motability Scheme

In today's episode we are joined by Claire Winchester, MS Trust Head of Info and Engagement. She shares insights from a recent survey exploring how MS affects travel and transportation. We also hear from Motability's Ross Smith to learn more about their scheme and how it can help people with MS stay independent.

12 September 2024

HRT: my journey with perimenopause, bladder issues and MS

Helena tells us how HRT completely changed things for her. She outlines some useful tips for others going through the journey.

27 August 2024

Poetry with purpose: Julie Stevens' journey of words and giving back

Julie Stevens, living with Secondary Progressive MS, raises funds for the MS Trust by selling her poetry pamphlets, sharing her journey and inspiring others through her work

22 August 2024

No increased risk of relapse following Covid-19 vaccination, study finds

A study has found that, for most people with multiple sclerosis, receiving a Covid-19 vaccination does not increase your risk of having a relapse.