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 May 2025

What do MS spasticity and muscle spasms feel like?

Our MS community describe their spasticity and muscle spasms in their own words. These symptoms vary greatly from person to person, can be painful and range in severity.

30 April 2025

MS Awareness Week 2025 special podcast- MS Conversations

Talking about living with MS can be a tough thing to do, but in this podcast we give you some good ideas and resources on how to get started.

29 April 2025

Make it easier to get around with MS

Practical advice to help you alert the authorities to barriers affecting your local travel and access to services.

29 April 2025

Ask the experts: Neurogenic bowel issues in advanced MS

We asked our Advanced MS Champions for practical advice on managing neurogenic bowel issues in advanced MS.

28 April 2025

Making invisible MS symptoms visible through a health comic

In this blog, Claire discusses the value of health comics and how she hopes her comic – Through the MS Looking Glass: Navigating the Unseen – will increase understanding and raise awareness of the hidden symptoms of MS.

25 April 2025

How ageing can affect your MS (and what you can do about it)

It’s common for the pattern of multiple sclerosis (MS) to change as you age. For both women and men with MS, getting older is associated with a switch from a relapsing pattern to one of progression and increasing disability. Here we explore why ageing may affect the changing pattern of MS seen in later life.

22 April 2025

Living with progressive MS: therapies, treatments & daily strategies

Think there's no treatment for progressive MS? Think again! In this episode we uncover the truth with the insights of of neurologist Dr. Emma Tallantyre and explore what available options there are.

15 April 2025

Cladribine access expanded for people with active relapsing MS

NICE has agreed that Mavenclad (cladribine) can be prescribed for active relapsing remitting MS, as an alternative to other highly effective disease modifying drugs.

3 April 2025

I wanted to feel in control of my MS

When Yvonne was diagnosed with PPMS it was a huge shock. Read on to find out about her MS journey...

3 April 2025

MS Trust Conference – What did we learn and what does it means for you?

This year's MS Trust Conference highlighted the changing landscape of MS care and why there is hope for the future.

28 March 2025

What do the government's disability benefits proposals mean?

We look at the government's proposals for reforming disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit. Find out what it could mean and how you can have your say.

20 March 2025

The crutch makes everyone aware: Using walking aids on the London Underground

London can feel like a daunting place to travel but since Caroline started using a walking stick she has found people to be more understanding. Although this piece focuses on travel around London, the experience and advice within can be applied to travelling around any major UK city.