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.

21 July 2023

Kate's love for life makes her the heroine of her MS story

Kate received her MS diagnosis in 1987. Whilst times have been tough, her love for life has really kept her going.

19 July 2023

Managing stress in multiple sclerosis

We discuss the impact of stress and a few ideas for reducing stress levels for people with multiple sclerosis.

18 July 2023

Introducing the MS Trust Jargon Busters

When you are new to multiple sclerosis, you can often hear terms you aren't familiar with. Our new jargon busting film series enlists MS experts to explain some of the technical terminology for you.

17 July 2023

Juggling MS and family life: Five top tips

Parenting while coping with the unpredictability of MS throws up a whole new set of challenges. Here are five top tips for juggling parenthood and MS.

10 July 2023

Intimate relationships and MS

MS symptoms can sometimes get in the way of starting a new relationship or developing intimacy with an existing partner. A relationship counsellor has some words of wisdom for dealing with this.

4 July 2023

I don't have MS, but I live alongside it.

Simone talks to us about caring for her husband who has MS and how she too needed to go through a grieving period following his diagnosis.

28 June 2023

Having open conversations with your health professional

In this article, we look at why it's important for people from the LGBTQ+ community to be open with their healthcare professional.

27 June 2023

Getting to grips with using a mobility aid

Have you been told to consider using a stick or wheelchair, but don't think you're ready for it yet? We talk to neuro physio Laura about helpful mobility aids, and how to change your perspective on using them. We also check in with Hayley who uses mobility aids and is passionately advocating their importance

26 June 2023

Healthy bones

People with MS are at risk of osteoporosis, or bone thinning. Here are tips to keep your bones strong and healthy.

23 June 2023

From strangers to soulmates: finding love with MS

Leoni and her partner found true love a number of years ago and believe that everyone deserves a loving relationship, with or without MS.

21 June 2023

Neuropathic pain

Neuropathic or nerve pain is an invisible but debilitating symptom of multiple sclerosis. A pain consultant writes about how this can be managed.

15 June 2023

David's diary - Why am I cycling from London to Paris?

Cycling from London to Paris is no easy task. Here David Martin tells us why he's taking on this challenge to raise money for MS.