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.

27 May 2025

Tolebrutinib slows down disability progression in non-relapsing secondary progressive MS

Results from a phase III clinical trial show that tolebrutinib can significantly slow down disability progression in people with secondary progressive MS who no longer experience relapses.

20 May 2025

Living with Progressive MS: Sharon & Adam's story

Following the publication of our book, Progression in MS, we talk to Adam and Sharon about the impact that progressive MS has had on them.

19 May 2025

Walking ability worse in Black people with MS

A US study has found that walking function is worse in Black people with MS.

19 May 2025

Understanding and managing spasticity and spasms in MS

Spasticity and spasms are common yet challenging MS symptoms that vary widely. In this episode, we delve into these symptoms with insights from our MS community and expert advice from MS specialist physiotherapist Wendy Hendrie.

16 May 2025

Strength through song: Sally's MS journey and mission to support the MS Trust

Read about Sally's experience with her MS diagnosis, early retirement, support of the MS Trust and fundraising activities

7 May 2025

What do MS spasticity and muscle spasms feel like?

Our MS community describe their spasticity and muscle spasms in their own words. These symptoms vary greatly from person to person, can be painful and range in severity.

30 April 2025

MS Awareness Week 2025 special podcast- MS Conversations

Talking about living with MS can be a tough thing to do, but in this podcast we give you some good ideas and resources on how to get started.

29 April 2025

Make it easier to get around with MS

Practical advice to help you alert the authorities to barriers affecting your local travel and access to services.

29 April 2025

Ask the experts: Neurogenic bowel issues in advanced MS

We asked our Advanced MS Champions for practical advice on managing neurogenic bowel issues in advanced MS.

28 April 2025

Making invisible MS symptoms visible through a health comic

In this blog, Claire discusses the value of health comics and how she hopes her comic – Through the MS Looking Glass: Navigating the Unseen – will increase understanding and raise awareness of the hidden symptoms of MS.

25 April 2025

How ageing can affect your MS (and what you can do about it)

It’s common for the pattern of multiple sclerosis (MS) to change as you age. For both women and men with MS, getting older is associated with a switch from a relapsing pattern to one of progression and increasing disability. Here we explore why ageing may affect the changing pattern of MS seen in later life.

22 April 2025

Living with progressive MS: therapies, treatments & daily strategies

Think there's no treatment for progressive MS? Think again! In this episode we uncover the truth with the insights of of neurologist Dr. Emma Tallantyre and explore what available options there are.