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.

2 May 2023

I am newly diagnosed with MS, what happens next?

In this episode, we chat with Corinne from our helpline about what questions they hear from people who have recently been diagnosed and the types of responses they give to them. We also talk to Team GB athlete Lina Nielsen, who was diagnosed as a teenager about her MS diagnosis and her approaches to handling the condition.

28 April 2023

My Sassability - "If we are not seen, we are not heard"

Hayley who lives with MS, talks candidly about the importance of being seen in her wheelchair in order to spark a change in accessibility.

28 April 2023

MS awareness week special

In this episode, we talk to Erika from our fundraising team about what's happening at the MS Trust in the coming months.

27 April 2023

Why I stopped running from my bladder and bowel problems

Helena talks frankly about her MS bladder and bowel problems and well-being, and why she finally sought help.

25 April 2023

Can you stop MS fatigue taking its toll?

Our research shows that MS fatigue gets you down. Here's some ideas to help you.

24 April 2023

Are MS mobility difficulties getting you down?

MS mobility problems can impact your mental health. Here’s five tips to help you stay more upbeat and mobile.

11 April 2023

Quitting smoking slows down MS progression

It's well-known that smoking is particularly bad for people with MS, so this study set out to discover how people could benefit from quitting.

11 April 2023

Worried you have MS?

In this podcast, we chat about what you should do if you are worried that you might have MS, as well as what your next steps could be. We also have a personal story from Dr Daniel Matterson, better known as @the.ms.doctor on Instagram. He chats to us about his diagnosis and shares some tips about what you can do if you are worried you have MS.

31 March 2023

David's diary - Marking 30 years of the MS Trust.

David Martin reflects on the key achievements of the MS Trust over the last 30 years.

30 March 2023

If it weren't for MS

Andy Reynard blogs about his footballing days and how foot exercises and an electric bike keep him moving in the face of MS.

29 March 2023

Think you know how to spot a UTI?

UTIs are common if you have MS but can throw up a few curveball symptoms. This is what you (and those closest to you) need to keep an eye on.

20 March 2023

We answer your MS fatigue questions live

How can I explain MS fatigue to my family? What treatments are available for MS fatigue? What can I do to help my fatigue? We answer these questions and many more submitted by you in a special MS fatigue livestream with Claire from our information team.