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.

11 April 2019

How fundraising for the MS Trust helps me to help my daughter

Nick is taking part in the Great North Run for the third time in September and this year his daughter Amie will be joining him on Team MS Trust for her first half marathon. Here, Nick and Amie tell us about the inspiration behind their fundraising.

4 April 2019

Gabapentin and pregabalin - new rules for prescriptions

From 1 April 2019, gabapentin and pregabalin have been reclassified as controlled drugs, leading to changes in how they are prescribed.

1 April 2019

How keeping active helps with my MS symptoms

Fee was diagnosed with MS over 10 years ago. Here she tells us how her daily strength, balance and stretch exercises help with her MS symptoms.

27 March 2019

MS Trust-funded nurses reduce waiting times for people with MS

We are thrilled to report on a number of benefits for people with MS thanks to the MS Trust's Specialist Nurse Programme.

27 March 2019

Why I'm shaving my head to raise money for the MS Trust

Our brilliant supporter Vikki will be shaving her head to raise vital funds for the MS Trust. Here she tells us about the inspiration behind her fundraising.

26 March 2019

How swimming has helped with my MS

Jennie Harrod writes about her journey with MS and how swimming has helped her, both mentally and physically.

20 March 2019

How do families affected by MS manage health information?

This research explores how couples and families affected by MS seek, share and withhold health information.

6 March 2019

Cocoa improves MS fatigue

Results from a UK study suggest that a daily mug of cocoa made from dark chocolate could improve MS fatigue.

4 March 2019

People with MS in Scotland given easier access to free bus travel

Following an intervention by the MS Trust, Transport Scotland has now amended its criteria for people with MS applying for free bus travel.

26 February 2019

7 things you should know about trekking Kilimanjaro

Mark Whitman, author of Mount Kilimanjaro: Trekkers Guide to the Summit and the popular blogs, Mountain IQ and climbkilimanjaroguide.com, shares his top tips for trekking Kilimanjaro.

12 February 2019

Do you know what really gets on my nerves?

In this guest blog, Emily - aka The Wibbly Dinosaur, discusses Lhermitte's sign.

11 February 2019

Remembering my sister with a 50-day cycle ride

Our amazing supporter Kenny Smith is getting back in the saddle this summer as he cycles around the UK for 50 consecutive days to raise money for the MS Trust and celebrate what would have been his sister Kathleen’s 50th birthday.