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.

5 August 2018

Meet our Miles for MS superstars

Over 100 people walked, ran, swam, arm cycled, wheeled and more as part of our accessible fundraising challenge. We caught up with some of them to find out why they got involved and how exercise has helped them live well with MS.

5 August 2018

“When I met my MS nurse everything started to make sense”

An MS diagnosis can be a lot to get your head around. There’s the unpredictability to navigate, the invisible symptoms, the different treatment options, and the emotions that come with knowing you’re going to have to deal with the condition for the rest of your life.

5 August 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part four

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part four, where Hellie takes some massive pills for the first time.

31 July 2018

Exercise early in the course of MS and FES effects on bladder symptoms

Exploring benefits of exercise early in the course of MS and improved bladder symptoms when using an FES device – identifying potential for new research.

24 July 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part three

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. In part three of Hellie's Clinical Trial Adventures, Hellie gets an MOT at the hospital and officially joins the trial.

22 July 2018

Hellie's clinical trial adventures: part two

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial. This is part two in which Hellie goes to the hospital for tests to see if she is eligible for the trial .

17 July 2018

My dressage dream became a reality

When Diane Green was diagnosed with progressive MS, she thought her riding days were over. But now, 17 years later, Diane and her horse Winnie have their sights set on the Paralympics in 2020.

15 July 2018

Hellie's clinical trial adventures: part one

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial. This is part one in which Hellie spots a request for people to participate in a clinical trial.

10 July 2018

Ian's story - "I just put the exhaustion down to being 50"

Ian, diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis last August, tells us about his journey with MS and offers some advice for others in a similar situation.

28 June 2018

Couldn't believe it was real: Paul's skydive

Paul Kosinski pushed himself out of his comfort zone to take part in our Jump in June skydiving month. He shares his story.

19 June 2018

Can you dance the cog fog away?

Many people with MS experience 'cog fog', which is when you sometimes struggle with things like memory, attention span and concentration. In this blog, Helena, who was diagnosed with MS 11 years ago, talks about her own experience of the dreaded cog fog, and why she's determined those 'fuzzy brain days' won't stop her doing the things she loves.

18 June 2018

Making a difference for people with MS in Lanarkshire

On September 5, 2017, the MS Trust announced that it would be working with NHS Lanarkshire to improve access to MS nurses in the area, and ensure people living with MS get the support they need. Nine months on, we're pleased to report on the positive difference the new MS nurses have made to people with MS in Lanarkshire.