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 October 2021

David's diary - Inclusion and diversity, where are we now?

Just over a year ago we published a diary entry about Inclusivity and Diversity at the MS Trust. In this piece we take a look at what's changed since then and what we still need to do.

28 September 2021

Finding a new appreciation for life and everything in it

Twenty-six-year-old Amy is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Here, she talks about how the diagnosis has made her appreciate life more as well as the importance of resting when you need to.

28 September 2021

Can exercise help my MS?

In this exercise and MS themed episode we discuss how exercise can benefit people with MS.

13 September 2021

Meet the MS Trust... Health Professionals team

In the first episode of this new series, our volunteer Will meets Megan, Head of Health Professionals Programmes at the MS Trust and MS Support Nurse, Laura. The two talk about how MS nurses are trained, what support the MS Trust offers to health professionals as well as looking at what the future holds for MS care and MS treatments.

12 September 2021

A sticky situation

For some people with MS, relapses can be a big part of their condition. In this blog, Elaine discusses the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis, including what it feels like to be in a relapse.

1 September 2021

Back to school

In this back to school themed episode we speak to Suzy, a teacher with MS and Nick, a dad to three boys who was diagnosed with MS at the start of lockdown. With schools going back after the summer holidays, we discuss everything from the challenges of home schooling to talking to children about multiple sclerosis.

31 August 2021

Cycling 1,000km for the MS Trust

Fundraiser, George shares his motivations for completing a 1000km cycling challenge on behalf of the MS Trust as well as some useful tips for others thinking of taking on their own physical fundraising challenge.

30 August 2021

Cabbages and an MS King

Martin Baum shares how he came around to the idea of using a walking stick and began to appreciate the interesting conversation starters that walking aids can be.

24 August 2021

Cat and Stanley get active

Cat was diagnosed with RRMS two years ago. Here, she shares how getting active and doing canicross with her cockapoo, Stanley, helps take her mind off things during tougher times.

22 August 2021

Scooting adventures with Sally

Sally talks about her use of scooters as mobility aids, reminding us that there are a number of options available to suit all levels of ability.

19 August 2021

Can't take the heat?

We look at how you can make the most of summer, including tackling temperature sensitivity, exercise, managing your vitamin D levels, healthy eating and accessible holidays.

18 August 2021

Regan's treatment story: Lemtrada

Regan, 22, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was just 16. Whilst navigating school life and completing important exams, she started her treatment with Lemtrada – one of the strongest disease modifying drugs available for relapsing remitting MS. Here she sheds some light on her experience with the drug. She discusses what infusion clinics are like, the side effects she experienced and the ongoing monitoring after treatment.