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.

12 February 2018

"MS and a very positive thing" - Jerry's story

Will I end up in a wheelchair?’ is often one of the first questions people ask when they are diagnosed with MS. For most people, the answer is NO, but if your mobility is affected by MS, you may find that a wheelchair - or other walking aid – actually gives you the freedom to continue doing the things you love and overcome some of the barriers MS presents, as Jerry explains in this guest blog.

25 January 2018

15 minutes with MS Trust fundraiser Debbie Worthington

When Debbie’s husband Joe took part in a half marathon in Malta, it inspired her to give running a try for herself. Since then she’s really got the bug for running and is now inspiring others to get involved with some fantastic fundraising challenges.

25 January 2018

Staying active: resistance training and MS

We talk to physiotherapist Rachel Ross about evidence that resistance training can have positive effects on your brain

25 January 2018

Amy's inspirational story

Amy was diagnosed with MS when she was just 14 years old. She faced isolation, bullying and despair, but has emerged from her experience stronger, and determined to help the MS Trust make sure no young person ever has to take on MS alone.

6 December 2017

Kadeena Cox: "MS doesn't put a full stop after your name"

Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox, who was diagnosed with MS in 2014, talks sport, MS and the people who inspire her.

31 October 2017

Ask the expert: Diet

We put some of your questions about diet in MS to Dr Conor Kerley, a registered dietitian who was diagnosed with MS when he was 16.

23 October 2017

Need the loo during the night?

We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep, especially if you suffer from fatigue. But if you wake several times during the night needing to get up for a wee, having a full night's sleep is really difficult. In this blog Helena from the MS Trust's information and engagement team explains what nocturia is and what you can do to to help with it

1 September 2017

Sex and MS: depression, fatigue and disability

This research looked at how sexual problems in MS affect or are affected by other symptoms of MS, such as depression, fatigue and level of disability.

9 August 2017

15 minutes with MS Trust supporter Andy Merry

Former Royal Marine Andy Merry works as a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London. He was diagnosed with MS last year and has since raised over £27,000 to support the work of the MS Trust by climbing the highest mountain in the Alps. We caught up with Andy just after he returned from his challenge in June to ask him about his experience of climbing Mont Blanc for MS.

5 June 2017

Transforming care for people with advanced MS

The October Club and the MS Trust announce ambitious new plans to transform the lives of thousands of people living with advanced MS by funding new champions to manage and co-ordinate their care

26 April 2017

Driving with MS: What you need to know

After an MS diagnosis you’re bound to have worries about how the condition might impact your independence and freedom: will you still be able to do those ‘normal’ everyday things you always have done? One of the most common questions that our information team gets asked is: ‘Can I still drive?’ For most people with MS the answer is ‘Yes’, but there are some things you need to be aware of

10 April 2017

Gardening and MS: "Gardening helps me to unwind"

Iona Creedon, who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago, has started a new blog all about gardening and MS called Gardening within liMitS. Here she talks about the inspiration behind it, reveals plans for her own garden, and shares some green-fingered wisdom.