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.

3 October 2022

Sex and MS part 1 (women)

Talking about sex and sexual health isn’t easy. Many people find it an awkward or embarrassing topic to discuss. In this episode we’re trying to change this by opening up the conversation with MS nurses Lesley and Denise. We also chat with Roxy about their experiences of sex as someone living with MS.

3 October 2022

MS helped me find a new passion in life

When hand tremors caused by multiple sclerosis forced Iza to give up her love for photography, she didn't realise it would lead her to a whole new passion.

21 September 2022

The kindness of strangers

The kindness of strangers! How the Army came to the rescue of MS Trust fundraiser, Lis van Lynden, with nowhere to sleep.

21 September 2022

Sativex approved for MS spasticity in Scotland

Sativex has been approved by SMC in Scotland as a cost effective treatment for moderate to severe MS spasticity.

8 September 2022

MS Trust’s statement on the passing of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II

The MS Trust are deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s passing earlier today. We wish to offer our condolences to the entire Royal Family and will join with the rest of the nation in observing a period of mourning.

30 August 2022

What are disease modifying drugs in MS?

In this episode Kate, a neurologist, explains the ins and outs of disease modifying drugs (DMD) and how to go about choosing one. We also talk to Sam, who shares her personal journey of choosing DMDs.

22 August 2022

Beneath the Tracksuit - how Robert's poetry has helped him, and others, deal with an MS diagnosis

Beneath the Tracksuit's Robert Gillett talks about how poetry has helped him express himself and turn his pain into something meaningful.

21 August 2022

MS, exercise and me

Dionne Trotman, who lives with MS, tells us about her search for the right exercise class to help with staying active.

15 August 2022

My accidental diagnosis led to a new career: Daniel's story

After finding out that he had multiple sclerosis by accident, Daniel’s life changed entirely. In this blog, he tells us about how the unexpected news led him to become a doctor.

11 August 2022

From London to Scotland: an update on the cycling adventures of Lis

Fundraiser, Lis van Lynden shares an update and some of the highlights from her 5,000 mile challenge, cycling around the coast of Great Britain to raise money for the MS Trust.

3 August 2022

How being Asian has affected my experience of living with multiple sclerosis

Multi-award winning health and disability advocate Trishna Bharadia blogs about her experiences of MS as someone from the South Asian community.

2 August 2022

Relationships and MS

Sometimes MS can feel like a barrier to our relationships, making it harder to maintain the ones that matter or develop new ones. In this episode we talk about these issues with Billy from Shift.ms, who lives with MS himself, and Flora from our helpline.