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.

14 August 2019

Charities and NHS join forces to help improve care for people with progressive neurological conditions

People living with neurological conditions like MS, Parkinson’s and MND could benefit from quicker diagnosis and better coordinated care as part of a new NHS initiative, which is also set to free up millions of pounds to reinvest in patient care.

6 August 2019

“I wanted to do something positive”

After her MS diagnosis, Dr Susannah Hamilton was determined to turn a negative into a positive and help others access the same support she felt so grateful to have had herself. So back in June, Susannah organised a fun run to raise vital funds for the MS Trust. Over 100 people took part, and an incredible £40,000 was raised – enough to fund an MS specialist nurse for a year.

5 August 2019

Introducing our new school awareness pack

The MS Trust has launched a new awareness pack to help teachers and pupils raise awareness of MS in their schools and dispel some common myths and misunderstandings around the condition. MS Trust supporter Jenna Chudasama teaches at a secondary school in Leicester and recently used the pack to deliver an assembly to students about her own MS experience. “I hope that I inspired others to live their life to the full, no matter what challenges they are faced with,” Jenna tells us.

4 August 2019

Healthy hobbies

MS doesn’t need to mean giving up the things that make you who you are. Whether it’s picking up a paintbrush or baking a cake; digging out your old sewing machine or playing an instrument, taking up a new hobby, or rediscovering an old one, can help you retain a sense of self following an MS diagnosis. Here, five people with MS tell us about their respective passions.

23 July 2019

Kenny's remarkable journey

Kenny Smith is marking what would have been his sister Kathleen's 50th birthday by cycling 2,600 miles over 50 days unsupported across England, Wales and Scotland for the MS Trust.

21 July 2019

Ask the expert: Cognitive problems

It's estimated that around half of people with multiple sclerosis will experience cognitive problems during their lifetime. Difficulties with memory, word finding, information processing, concentration and planning all fall under cognitive problems.We spoke to neuropsychologist, Dr Eleanor Ansell to hear some of her strategies for managing these problems in everyday life.

17 July 2019

The Walkie Talkies team conquer 100km of the Jurassic Coast for the MS Trust

Following her husband's MS diagnosis in 2017, Lisa Brinicombe and her family were touched by the "invaluable support and information" they received from the MS Trust. Determined to ensure others could receive the same support that they had, Lisa and three friends (The Walkie Talkies) pledged to take on a 100km trek along the Jurassic coast to raise vital funds for the MS Trust. This is their story.

14 July 2019

How people react to my MS - Ian's story

There are many myths and misconceptions around MS, which can be frustrating for those who live with it. In this guest blog, Ian writes about his experience of how different people react to his MS.

9 July 2019

Remyelination in MS - what progress has been made?

This review outlines the progress made so far in understanding the biology of remyelination, what goes wrong in multiple sclerosis, some of the research problems that need to be tackled and the prospect for treatments in the not-too-distant future.

8 July 2019

Call for national neurology plan following largest ever survey of people with neurological conditions

People with neurological conditions are facing long waiting times, limited access to specialists, poor mental health support and a failing social care system, according to a new survey by The Neurological Alliance.

27 June 2019

Lara's story: "You can emerge in a new way"

When Lara was diagnosed with MS, she suddenly felt like “the light had changed from green to red.” But now, two years on from that diagnosis, she’s determined to focus on what she can do and not what she can’t. This is her story.

23 June 2019

Can cacao really help with MS fatigue?

Cocoa, cacao and multiple sclerosis fatigue. A personal story from a person with MS who took part in a research trial testing the effect of high flavonoid cacao on MS fatigue. What is the difference between cacao and cocoa?