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.

26 February 2020

Miles for MS improves fitness and boosts mood, according to survey

The results are in! Taking part in Miles for MS, our ever-popular accessible fundraising challenge, can help improve fitness and boost mood.

25 February 2020

Podcaster Jessie Ace on why she wants to empower people with chronic illnesses

Jessica Ace is the host of the DISabled to ENabled podcast, which aims to inspire those living with chronic illness. Here she writes about her MS diagnosis and why she's determined to turn it into "something positive".

25 February 2020

I am not lazy, merely fatigued - Will's story

Will Berard is a stand-up comedian who has MS. In this blog he talks about fatigue,"perhaps the most invisible of invisible disabilities".

20 February 2020

Testing iStep-MS, a new programme to encourage physical activity

This research evaluated iStep-MS, a new programme designed to encourage physical activity.

17 February 2020

Choosing a disease modifying drug: Maria’s story

Maria was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS last June. Here she shares her experience of choosing a disease modifying drug. "It’s scary being asked to make such a massive decision, so if you do feel afraid, that’s normal," Maria tells us.

14 February 2020

Cathy Marston on The Cellist, her new ballet about Jacqueline du Pre

The Cellist is a new ballet inspired by the life and work of renowned British cellist Jacqueline Du Pré, who lived with multiple sclerosis. Choreographed by the award-winning Cathy Marston, it has proved a particularly personal and poignant journey for Cathy as her mum also has MS. The Cellist premieres at the Royal Opera House on February 17 and will be screened at cinemas across the UK on February 25. Ahead of the premiere, we caught up with Cathy to hear more about the inspiration behind the work, what made Jacqueline Du Pré so special and the importance of raising awareness of MS.

3 February 2020

20% rise in the estimated number of people living with MS in the UK

New data from Public Health England (PHE) and the MS Society has revealed that the number of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK has risen to over 130,000** – that’s around 1 in every 500** people.

3 February 2020

David's Diary - What does the new prevalence figure mean for people with MS?

In his latest blog, MS Trust CEO David Martin writes about the recent increase in the MS prevalence figure and takes a look at what it means for the already stretched MS services across the UK.

28 January 2020

Introducing the MS MINI MINI

Our supporter Nicholas Martin has set himself a rather unusual challenge to raise money and awareness for the MS Trust – and it involves a very MINI MINI! Here, Nico tells us about what he’s got planned and why supporting the MS Trust means so much to him.

28 January 2020

On your marks, get set, GO! Meet some of our London Marathon team

On Sunday, April 26, thousands of people will limber up for the 40th London Marathon. Among those taking part will be Laura, David and Gail, three amazing runners from Team MS Trust. With the countdown well and truly on, we caught up with the trio to find out how their training is going and their motivations for taking part.

28 January 2020

MS and mental health: Carla's story

This MS Awareness Week (April 20-26), we’re focusing on MS and mental health, shining the spotlight on the problems that many people with MS, as well as their loved-ones, face and encouraging them to speak up and seek support. Remember, it’s okay not to be okay​. Here, Carla King, who lives with MS, shares her experiences and offers some tips for managing mental health symptoms.

21 January 2020

Focus on: self-compassion and resilience

Clinical psychologist, Dr Sophie Day, discusses how self-compassion and resilience can help people with MS adjust to living with a long-term condition. She provides some practical strategies which, through a little bit of self reflection, encourage you to be kinder to, and more accepting of, yourself.