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.

31 July 2018

Exercise early in the course of MS and FES effects on bladder symptoms

Exploring benefits of exercise early in the course of MS and improved bladder symptoms when using an FES device – identifying potential for new research.

24 July 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part three

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. In part three of Hellie's Clinical Trial Adventures, Hellie gets an MOT at the hospital and officially joins the trial.

22 July 2018

Hellie's clinical trial adventures: part two

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial. This is part two in which Hellie goes to the hospital for tests to see if she is eligible for the trial .

15 July 2018

Hellie's clinical trial adventures: part one

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial. This is part one in which Hellie spots a request for people to participate in a clinical trial.

10 July 2018

Ian's story - "I just put the exhaustion down to being 50"

Ian, diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis last August, tells us about his journey with MS and offers some advice for others in a similar situation.

28 June 2018

Couldn't believe it was real: Paul's skydive

Paul Kosinski pushed himself out of his comfort zone to take part in our Jump in June skydiving month. He shares his story.

8 May 2018

Your Views: Walking aids and weather woes

Lots of you share your views on issues affecting people with MS in the letters and emails you send us, your phone calls and on our social media channels. Here we focus on a couple of burning issues that have got many of you talking.

3 May 2018

Ask the expert: Bowel and bladder problems

Talking about your toilet troubles can sometimes be embarrassing - there’s no getting away from it! But bowel and bladder symptoms in MS are common and often easily managed, so it’s important to be open about what you’re going through so you can get the support you need. We put some of your questions about these issues to MS specialist nurse Noreen Barker.

1 May 2018

Why we should be 'thinking hand'

The dexterity and coordination of your hands and arms is essential. We speak with Professor Gavin Giovannoni to find out more about the #ThinkHand campaign and learn why we should all be ‘thinking hand’.

11 April 2018

How we're helping young people understand MS

MS awareness week is coming and we’re excited to announce that we’ll be launching MSTV, our new YouTube channel designed to help young people affected by MS. 

16 March 2018

Life in a wheelchair – Elaine's story

A few years after her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Elaine had to come to terms with using a wheelchair. In this inspirational guest blog she discusses her own journey of acceptance, the reaction of others, and the positive and negative sides of life in a wheelchair.

9 March 2018

Talking toilet troubles in MS

In this episode we want to banish toilet taboos! Tom from our Information Team explains a little bit about the science behind why these symptoms occur in MS; Helena, who lives with MS, shares her advice on how best to deal with these kinds of problems in the workplace, and we put some of your questions about bowel and bladder symptoms to MS specialist nurse Noreen Barker.