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 October 2019

Ask the expert: Disease modifying drugs

There are now 14 disease modifying drugs (DMDs) being used to treat MS in the UK with more in the pipeline. With such a wide range of drugs available, finding one that’s right for you and your MS can be a challenge.To answer some frequently asked questions about DMDs we spoke to MS nurse advisor, Nikki Embrey who sheds light on how you know whether a DMD is working and talks about some of the side effects people worry about most.

10 October 2019

Can standing frames improve mobility in progressive MS?

This study set out to assess improvements in mobility from using a standing frame at home for people with progressive MS.

6 October 2019

Gemma's story - "All I remember him saying were the words ‘MS in your brain’ "

Gemma was diagnosed with MS in June 2019. Here she writes about how her world was turned upside down in just two short weeks.

2 October 2019

Sophia's story - "I always try to look to the positives"

Sophia Roth was diagnosed with MS in 2015.

2 October 2019

MS nurse takes on 2020 London Marathon to raise money for the MS Trust

MS Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gail Shore, has decided to take on the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2020 to raise money for the MS Trust. Despite being apprehensive (she has not run more than 10k), she explains why she is taking on this iconic event to help the MS Trust to continue to support other MS health professionals and those living with MS today.

29 September 2019

Changing your life one step at a time

Stuart Mold and Debbie Simpson took part in our China trek, and Stuart writes about their incredible adventure.

16 September 2019

Stuck with my MS like glue

In his latest blog post MS blogger Martin Baum, talks about his recent experiences with foot drop.

15 September 2019

People living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Lanarkshire are benefiting from improved support and care.

A new report, published by the MS Trust and NHS Lanarkshire, has revealed significant improvements in the quality of care and support given to people with multiple sclerosis in Lanarkshire over the past 18 months, resulting in fewer hospital admissions.

3 September 2019

Cycling and MS: Ewan's story

When Ewan, a keen cyclist, was diagnosed with MS in 2015, he worried that he might not be able to get on a bike again. But, four years later, he's cycled over 50,000 miles and released a book all about his cycling experiences and adventures. This is his story.

29 August 2019

Pass on something wonderful

The MS Trust is pleased to take part in Remember a Charity week 2019. Find out more about leaving a legacy gift in your will.

21 August 2019

Taking on RideLondon 2019

Keith, who lives with MS, took part in the 2019 RideLondon-Surrey 100 in August and has raised over £3,000 for the MS Trust. He shares why he took part and the unique way he raised money to support those living with MS today.

20 August 2019

Treatments for foot drop compared

This research compared functional electrical stimulation (FES) with ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) as treatments for foot drop.