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 November 2024

Kenny Smith - Moving Mountains for the MS Trust

Kenny Smith, is a dedicated fundraiser for the MS Trust. In memory of his sister Kathleen, he has raised nearly £250,000 over 20 years through various amazing activities. Here, he talks about his achievements

31 October 2024

Illustrating intersectionality: my story of living with MS, art and activism

Award winning illustrator and MS Trust ambassador, Ananya Rao-Middleton, explores identity, activism and creating inclusive spaces.

24 October 2024

Family, Fundraising, and Finding Strength: The Inspiration Behind 'Overcoming Adversity'

'Overcoming Adversity: A Daughter's Journey with MS' shares a family’s emotional journey through MS, offering hope, resilience, and inspiration for others.

22 October 2024

Embracing diversity at ECTRIMS: a call to action

Natalie from “The Nerve of My Multiple Sclerosis,” highlights challenges faced by the Black MS community, advocates for greater visibility and support within the MS community. In this blog she shares her experiences at the recent ECTRIMS conference.

14 October 2024

A new Advanced MS Champion role begins in Leeds.

The MS Trust funds new Advanced MS Champion to provide vital care for people living with advanced MS in Leeds.

14 October 2024

Bringing MS to work: conversations, challenges, and vocational rehab

Are you wondering how to stay productive while managing MS? Perhaps you are looking for ways to disclose your diagnosis without derailing your career? Then join us and our guests, MS researcher Dr. Blanca de Dios Pérez, Amy and Sam from the charity 'MS Together' and Jane who is recently diagnosed with MS as we delve into the topic of MS at work.

11 October 2024

How my MS nurse supported me at work

Facing MS relapses and an unsupportive work situation, Lou’s MS nurse stood tall and fought her corner.

8 October 2024

Flower Power: Growing support for the MS Trust

Joanne Brook grows and arranges homegrown flowers, donating the proceeds to the MS Trust. Passionate about floristry, she's raised over £20,000, bringing beauty and support together

7 October 2024

Simvastatin not effective at slowing disability progression in secondary progressive MS

Initial results from a phase III clinical trial, MS-STAT2, show that simvastatin does not slow down progression in secondary progressive MS (SPMS).

2 October 2024

New MS nurse funded in Sunderland

MS Trust funds new MS Specialist Nurse to provide vital care for people living with MS in Sunderland.

1 October 2024

Assisted dying - background information

The current laws on assisted dying in the UK, proposed changes to the law and the experience of legalised assisted dying around the world.

27 September 2024

The road to independence: driving with hand controls

Rob’s journey with secondary progressive MS led him to car hand controls. But would they help maintain his independence?