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.

25 July 2023

Who could have a baclofen pump and when?

Baclofen pumps can be fitted internally to help manage debilitating spasticity by delivering small amounts of medication directly to the spinal cord. Here's how they work and when they might be suitable.

24 July 2023

It's Disability Pride Month y'all!

July is Disability Pride Month. This blog looks at how there is still much work to be done to raise the visibility of disabled people across society.

24 July 2023

What happens when you treat MS really early? We learn about the AttackMS trial

Diagnosing MS can be a lengthy procedure, and getting on a treatment path can take even longer. So what happens when you treat potential MS really early? In this episode, we talk to Professor Klaus Schmierer about the AttackMS trial.

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.