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.

3 May 2022

Lis' MS journey: one woman and her bike

Fundraiser, Lis talks about her 5,000 mile British coastal cycling challenge and why the support of the MS Trust was invaluable following a diagnosis of RRMS in 2013.

25 April 2022

What is multiple sclerosis?

MS is a condition affecting the central nervous system. In this episode, Simon from our information team gives a MS 101 lesson, covering topics such as how MS is diagnosed, who gets MS, and much more. We also chat to Hugh Nibloe, a Wheelchair Curling Paralympian who lives with MS.

21 April 2022

Life changing: the hopes and fears of the MS community in 2022

The MS Trust have released a new report Life changing: the hopes and fears of the MS community in 2022 (PDF, 1.5MB), which explores the personal experiences of people living with MS in the UK today.

20 April 2022

Can exercise therapy started soon after diagnosis affect the course of multiple sclerosis?

Researchers have investigated whether the benefits of early treatment, which are well-established for disease modifying drugs, could also be applied to exercise therapy.

12 April 2022

Meet the MS Trust... MS Trust information team

Volunteer Will returns with another peek behind the scenes. In this episode Will chats to the MS Trust information team about the questions they get asked, and the work they do to ensure everyone with MS can access the treatments and services they need.

6 April 2022

How an MS diagnosis bought siblings Patsy and Connor closer together

Siblings Patsy and Connor talk about Patsy's diagnosis with MS at the age of 14 and why Connor is taking part in the Great North Run in support of the MS Trust.

30 March 2022

The fundraising team head to conference

Find out how the fundraising team got on at the Annual MS Trust Conference.

25 March 2022

Katie's story: My mum was diagnosed with MS when I was 14

Katie talks about what it is like to have a parent with MS after hearing about her mum's diagnosis when she was 14. Plus, Katie shares why she’s chosen to talk about the condition for her university project.

22 March 2022

How can I manage living with MS fatigue?

People with MS often find it hard to explain fatigue to others, so in this episode we ask how you would describe life with fatigue and what tips you would give for managing it. Plus, occupational therapist, Kate Hayward, shares some fatigue management techniques.

21 March 2022

Finding your way; how does MS affect navigation skills?

In what they believe to be the first study of its kind, researchers investigated wayfinding skills - how we find our way between places - in people with MS.

18 March 2022

My Miles for MS motivation

Despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), Andrew chose to cycle 1,000 miles to raise money for Miles for MS. Here he tells us what inspired him to go those extra miles.

14 March 2022

Sally on volunteering with the MS Trust

Sally began volunteering with the MS Trust in 2020. Here they talk about how they were able to use their professional skills to make a difference in the service of others.