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.

1 September 2021

Back to school

In this back to school themed episode we speak to Suzy, a teacher with MS and Nick, a dad to three boys who was diagnosed with MS at the start of lockdown. With schools going back after the summer holidays, we discuss everything from the challenges of home schooling to talking to children about multiple sclerosis.

31 August 2021

Cycling 1,000km for the MS Trust

Fundraiser, George shares his motivations for completing a 1000km cycling challenge on behalf of the MS Trust as well as some useful tips for others thinking of taking on their own physical fundraising challenge.

18 August 2021

Jenna's treatment story: Mavenclad

Jenna, 29, was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2017, just two weeks before Christmas. After three years on one of the injectable disease modifying drugs, Jenna was forced to consider changing her treatment following a relapse shortly after the birth of her baby. Here Jenna talks about why she chose to switch to Mavenclad and how she’s found the treatment so far.

16 August 2021

Mobility problems and aids in MS (Part 2)

We chat to neuro-physiotherapist Jody Barber about how mobility problems may present in MS and what to do if you think you need a mobility aid. Jody also discusses the psychological barriers people may face when needing to use one for the first time.

15 August 2021

Ask the expert: MS pharmacists

Two pharmacists discuss their role within an MS service, how they support people with MS and the latest developments on drugs in the pipeline.

2 August 2021

Unite Students

After learning about my story and the condition, my colleagues at Unite Students wanted to support me in fundraising for the MS Trust - Sarah Scarce

2 August 2021

Mobility problems and aids in MS (Part 1)

In this episode we chat with blogger, Emily, who was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2010. Emily shares her experience of using walking aids and discusses how using a wheelchair helped change her life.

1 August 2021

How does MS affect dating and romantic relationships?

This study took an in-depth look at the dating experiences of a small group of people living with MS.

19 July 2021

Will asks the expert about balance

Guest presenter and volunteer, Will, is back to delve into another area of our MS archives. In this episode he turns his focus to balance and dizziness in multiple sclerosis, and shares ways to help manage these symptoms. Featuring input from Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapist, David Herdman.

5 July 2021

Talking advanced MS and Advanced MS champions

There are over 40,000 people living with advanced MS in the UK. In this episode we talk to Paru and Rob from the MS Trust about why we are raising funds to place more health professionals in the NHS. We also talk to MS Champion Nicki Hare about what life with advanced MS is like and what MS champions do to help.

1 July 2021

My fundraising challenge to support my son and daughter-in-law

Keith's fundraising challenge to celebrate his 80th birthday and raise money for the MS Trust.

29 June 2021

Julie's MS Poems

Julie Stevens writes poems about her experiences with life with MS. The money raised through the sales of her poetry books is donated to the MS Trust.