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.

18 August 2021

Jenna's treatment story: Mavenclad

Jenna, 29, was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2017, just two weeks before Christmas. After three years on one of the injectable disease modifying drugs, Jenna was forced to consider changing her treatment following a relapse shortly after the birth of her baby. Here Jenna talks about why she chose to switch to Mavenclad and how she’s found the treatment so far.

16 August 2021

Mission 100 Orkney vs Shetland

The Orkney and Shetland Islands go head-to-head in an epic, Mission 100 fundraising challenge to support people living with MS.

16 August 2021

Mobility problems and aids in MS (Part 2)

We chat to neuro-physiotherapist Jody Barber about how mobility problems may present in MS and what to do if you think you need a mobility aid. Jody also discusses the psychological barriers people may face when needing to use one for the first time.

15 August 2021

Ask the expert: MS pharmacists

Two pharmacists discuss their role within an MS service, how they support people with MS and the latest developments on drugs in the pipeline.

12 August 2021

What led Trishna to become a health and disability advocate?

Multiple sclerosis advocate Trishna talks to us about fundraising, dance and the importance of support group, Asian MS.

11 August 2021

15 minutes with Diva Hollywood

Cabaret performer, Diva Hollywood talks about her MS diagnosis, how she got into performing arts and why it appeals to her.

3 August 2021

"How belly dancing has helped me and my MS"

Michelle talks about her MS diagnosis and how despite initial concerns, she was able to get back into belly dancing, which helps lifts her mood.

2 August 2021

Unite Students

After learning about my story and the condition, my colleagues at Unite Students wanted to support me in fundraising for the MS Trust - Sarah Scarce

2 August 2021

Mobility problems and aids in MS (Part 1)

In this episode we chat with blogger, Emily, who was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2010. Emily shares her experience of using walking aids and discusses how using a wheelchair helped change her life.

1 August 2021

How does MS affect dating and romantic relationships?

This study took an in-depth look at the dating experiences of a small group of people living with MS.

29 July 2021

Creating my MS support group helped bring over 600 people together

Amy Thompson, Founder of MS Together, talks about what led her to set up the group and how it has led to new friendships this World Friendship Day.

20 July 2021

With a little help from my furry friend

Lisa, who was diagnosed with MS in 2008 tells us about how creativity and a little help from Spud the hamster helped her get through tougher times.