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.

7 November 2018

15 minutes with Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills

Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills, whose mum has MS, recently presented our BBC Lifeline Appeal. Here he tells us how his family have adapted to his mum’s MS diagnosis, the importance of speaking out about MS, and why his mum is his biggest inspiration.

2 November 2018

New report highlights inequality in MS care

A new report published this week by the MS Trust finds that many MS specialist nurses are routinely managing more patients than the recommended caseload. As a result, people with MS are missing out on the vital care and support they need and deserve.

29 October 2018

Nico's 24 hour driving challenge

Car enthusiast Nico has organised a rather unique driving challenge to raise funds for the MS Trust. Here he tells us what the challenge involves, the inspiration behind it, and how you can sign up.

17 October 2018

My canoe challenge for the MS Trust

Back in September, a group of friends took on a gruelling canoe challenge in the Lake District, raising nearly £4,000 to support the MS Trust's vital work. Here, supporter Caroline Horton writes about the inspiration behind the challenge and the sense of achievement she felt after completing it.

16 October 2018

Could cocoa help MS fatigue?

Researchers found that a dark chocolate cocoa drink, rich in flavonoids, reduced a number of measures of fatigue.

9 October 2018

London Marathon ballot places announced this week

Did you get a ballot place in the 2019 London Marathon? Come join Team MS Trust!

7 October 2018

Let's talk about sex. . .

A lot of people with MS will experience sexual problems at some point in their lives, but yet we often find it hard to speak up about sex and MS. We think this needs to change.

4 October 2018

Supporter designs necklace to raise money for the MS Trust

MS Trust supporter Kimberley Carey has designed a stunning pendant necklace to raise awareness and funds for the MS Trust.

2 October 2018

Trekking the Alps: Rebecca's story

When MS Trust supporter Rebecca Morrison signed up to our Alps Trek back in 2016, she could have never imagined just how life-affirming the experience would be. In this blog, she writes about her own journey with MS, what inspired her take on a challenge for the MS Trust, and why she’d encourage others to do the same.

2 October 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part twelve

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part twelve, where Hellie ends up stopping the drug, but still remain on the trial.

23 September 2018

The Risk Sharing Scheme: How it's made a difference for people with MS

As the final data from the MS Risk-Sharing scheme (RSS) is published in the BMJ, we reflect on how this pioneering scheme has changed the landscape for people living with MS.

23 September 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part eleven

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. Part eleven, where Hellie wonders if she will still remain on the trial.