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.

25 July 2024

MS: How blooming accessible are garden centres?

Green fingered enthusiast, Antoinette, takes a trip to the garden centre. But will the venue meet her accessibility needs?

23 July 2024

Thank you for shaping our response to the PIP consultation

Thank you to everyone who wrote to us. We outline our formal response to the PIP consultation, shaped by you.

22 July 2024

Tips for fatigue-friendly cooking

MS fatigue can make it hard to plan and cook balanced meals. These tips from dieticians, therapists and people with MS could help you find ways to take control of your diet.

18 July 2024

Adaptability and MS

Retired nurse and crime writer, Chris Bridges, tells us how he constantly adapts his lifestyle to manage his MS.

15 July 2024

Top tips for a stress-free summer holiday

When you have MS, it can be hard to be spontaneous about holidays. We look at the key things you might want to think about when planning a break.

8 July 2024

Hot and bothered: how heat makes MS symptoms worse

It's common for MS symptoms to get worse when you are hot. This temporary effect can be brought on in busy, heated rooms, outdoors in the sun or when exercising. But what can you do to beat the heat?

8 July 2024

Demystifying MS diets pt 2: What is a healthy MS diet?

We chew the fat with registered dietician Claire Fenlon (Chilterns Neuro Centre) about the importance of healthy eating with MS and explore the research behind MS diets.

4 July 2024

Advanced MS at 23 years old: my story

Jasmine lives with advanced MS at just 23 years old. Find out how she finds joy in the connections with her family, friends and healthcare professionals.

1 July 2024

Demystifying MS diets pt 1: the Wahls Protocol and Overcoming MS

We’re sinking our teeth into the world of MS and diet and digesting the facts in a two-part podcast series. First up, we tuck in to two of the most popular MS diets: The Wahls Protocol and the Overcoming MS diet and lifestyle.

27 June 2024

Rolling with it: MS and wheelchair Ju Jitsu

Determined not to tap out of exercise, wheelchair user Christopher discovered a form of Ju Jitsu that was just right. Find out how it improves his mental and physical health.

20 June 2024

Recalculating: MS and Tube troubles

Travelling by Tube isn’t always straightforward for people living with MS. Find out how Antoinette’s flexible mindset helps her journeys.

13 June 2024

Fighting for access to family life: being a full-time carer

Heather is now a full-time carer for her husband who lives with MS. Find out how they navigate inaccessible spaces, holidays and government support together.