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.

21 February 2024

How Botox gave me control over my MS bladder

With anxiety inducing trips out and a barely existent social life, Kirsty’s MS bladder issues were beginning to take over. Here, she takes us through her Botox journey to independence.

19 February 2024

How can I manage my MS bladder problems?

In this podcast we talk to MS specialist nurse, Grace Hazlett, about bladder treatment options, preventative strategies and practical advice. She gives us the low down on pelvic floor exercises, fluid retention, catheters and more!

16 February 2024

Finding a toilet when out and about

Bladder symptoms can leave you feeling anxious about leaving the house. If you worry about finding a toilet when you're out and about, there are sources of help available, including access to locked public toilets, 'just can't wait' toilet cards, and community toilet schemes.

15 February 2024

Announcing Lucy Taylor as the MS Trust's new CEO

The MS Trust are delighted to announce Lucy Taylor as its new CEO.

14 February 2024

Catheters: you're going to put that where?!

Cora’s MS bladder issues were causing chaos in her day-to-day life. Find out how intermittent catheters made things a lot easier for her.

2 February 2024

My MS and Tecfidera diary

Choosing the right DMD can feel like a daunting task. In this honest account, Helena shares her MS and Tecfidera journey. Find out her take on the side effects and tips for taking it.

29 January 2024

Mind Matters: Looking after your mental health with MS

Living with MS means you might hit some unexpected mental health turbulence at times. In this podcast we chat to Professor Derek Willis. He tells us how being kind to yourself can unlock new perspectives in life. Plus, he outlines some practical strategies for managing the expectations of others and taking healthy breaks.

19 January 2024

My tips for staying warm in winter with MS

Brrrr! Ice, snow and wind can wreak havoc on MS symptoms. But fear not, Antoinette has some top tips to chase the chills away this winter.

11 January 2024

The ancient origins of MS

Researchers have shown that genes that increase the risk of getting MS entered north-western Europe when herding peoples spread out from the steppes of Western Asia over 5000 years ago. This may explain why modern people from Western Europe and Scandinavia are more likely to get MS.

8 January 2024

Can mindfulness really help with my MS?

Can practising mindfulness actually help you manage life with MS? Mindfulness teacher, Justin Standfield, lives with MS and he joins us to dispel a couple of mindful myths. Plus, he shares some practical ways that he manages his own MS symptoms using mindfulness.

19 December 2023

In case you missed it... good reads from the MS Trust

Looking back over 2023, we've been delighted to have some amazing stories and personal experiences to share from our MS community. Here are some great reads from 2023 that you might have missed.

19 December 2023

Your top MS podcast listens for 2023

Have you listened to Breaking it Down - the Multiple Sclerosis Trust podcast? Hosts Nick and Helena chat to people living with MS and MS experts about all kinds of topics. These are our 5 most popular episodes from 2023.