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.

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.

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.

21 January 2020

Thanks to MS, I'm learning to ride!

Alison Chubb was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2006. Despite the challenges her MS brings, last summer Alison competed in Riding for the Disabled’s prestigious National Championships. Here she talks about how she’s following her horse riding dream and learning to make the most of every opportunity that comes her way.

21 January 2020

Ask the expert: Dizziness and balance

Many people with MS experience problems with balance, dizziness, feeling unsteady and lightheadedness. These symptoms can be really debilitating and make it difficult to get on with simple daily activities. We spoke to a neuro and vestibular physiotherapist to find out about the effective strategies that are commonly used to help improve problems with dizziness and balance.

15 January 2020

Why I wanted to become a Friend of the MS Trust

Sam Bromfield is our Friend of the MS Trust in Norfolk. Here she tells us why she wanted to get involved and why she'd encourage others to become part of our Friends network too.

8 January 2020

Effect of vitamin D supplements on MS activity

Two research studies assessed the effect of high doses of vitamin D on relapses and brain lesions.

24 December 2019

Mission 100 is back for 2020!

Wesley Thompson tells us about his Mission 100 challenge and why he signed up to support the MS Trust.

18 December 2019

Christmas presence not presents

MS blogger Martin Baum was diagnosed with MS nearly forty years ago. Here he reflects on the impact his diagnosis has had on the festive period over the years.

13 December 2019

An MS diagnosis inspired me to set up my own business

An MS diagnosis back in September turned out to be the 'push' Samantha Cooper needed to start her own dream business. "Like everybody with MS, I have no idea what my future with the condition looks like but I hope to keep a positive mindset and overcome it the best way that I can," she tells us.

9 December 2019

Tysabri: reducing the risk of PML with extended interval dosing

This research compared the risk of PML on Tysabri (natalizumab) extended interval dosing with standard interval dosing.

2 December 2019

The pulling power of MS

People with MS report such a wide range of symptoms, that it's unlikely that any two people will have the same experience. In his latest blog, Martin Baum talks about a lesser known symptom, where it feels like he is being forcefully pulled backwards.

27 November 2019

"I can’t remember what a healthy body feels like, but that’s ok, because I love my body and all it can still do"

When Evie was diagnosed with MS aged just 16, she felt "shock, grief and uncertainty". But, 10 years later, she feels determined to deal with whatever MS throws at her. Evie has decided to share her story to raise awareness and help others going through something similar.