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Care and carers

Find out what support is available for people caring for a person with MS and guidance on planning for the future.
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MS Trust to team up with McClure Solicitors for estate planning live talk

The MS Trust will be holding an Estate Planning Live Talk in partnership with McClure Solicitors next Friday (June 26) to provide some guidance for those of you who would like to know more about how to get your affairs in order.
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Childhood MS stories

Stories from children and young people who have been diagnosed with MS.
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Signing letter

Charities call for action to support people affected by neurological conditions

The MS Trust has signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for urgent action to support people affected by neurological conditions.
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Steroids (methylprednisolone)

What are steroids used for in MS? Steroids (also known as corticosteroids) may be used to treat relapses in multiple sclerosis. Methylprednisolone is the steroid most often prescribed.
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BMA award honours for MS Trust resources

We’re delighted that a number of MS Trust resources have been recognised at the 2019 British Medical Association Awards.
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The MS that tried to steal Christmas

Along with the mince pies, mulled wine and general merriment, Christmas can also bring with it rather a lot of stress, particularly when you’re dealing with the unpredictability of MS. In her latest column, Emily – AKA The Wibbly Dinosaur – reveals her top tips for surviving the festive season.
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Advanced MS Champions executive summary

Advanced MS Champions report 2022

Our executive summary lists key findings from the pilot wave of the Advanced MS Champions programme.
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Gemma

Gemma's story - "All I remember him saying were the words ‘MS in your brain’ "

Gemma was diagnosed with MS in June 2019. Here she writes about how her world was turned upside down in just two short weeks.
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  • MS information & support
    • About MS
      • What is MS?
      • Types of MS
      • Causes of MS
      • How common is multiple sclerosis?
      • MS research
      • Newly diagnosed
      • Young people and MS
      • Living with advanced MS
    • Symptoms & diagnosis
      • Worried you have MS?
      • Signs and symptoms
      • How is MS diagnosed?
      • What's causing my symptoms?
      • Managing relapses
    • Drugs & treatments
      • How is MS treated?
      • Disease modifying drugs (DMDs)
      • MS Decisions
      • Drugs in development
      • Treatment finder
      • Non-drug therapies
    • Health & wellbeing
      • Thinking and memory problems
      • Staying Smart
      • Exercise
      • Diet and MS
      • Wellbeing
    • Family, care & money
      • Relationships and family life
      • Care and carers
      • Home and travel
      • Work, money and legal
    • Support & services
      • Contact our MS helpline
      • MS services near me
      • My MS expert
      • Order a free MS publication
      • Listen to our podcast
      • Join our Facebook group
      • Find support groups
  • A-Z of MS
  • What we do
    • About us
    • Who we are
      • Our story
      • Our directors
      • Our trustees
      • Our advisory group
    • Our research and reports
    • How we are funded
    • History of MSRTE
    • Contact us
  • Get involved
    • Donate
      • Christmas appeal
      • Donate to the MS Trust
      • Make a donation
      • Make a regular donation
      • Donate in memory
      • Other ways to donate
      • Gift Aid
    • Fundraise
      • MS Trust Exclusives
      • Do it your way
      • Trekking and walking events
      • Running events
      • Cycling events
      • Daredevil events
      • Fundraise while you shop
      • Get your fundraising guide
      • Pay in your fundraising
    • Raise awareness
      • Bring Your MS to Work
      • World MS Day 2024
      • MS Awareness Week 2025
    • Volunteer
    • Leave a gift in your will
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      • Pharmaceutical and other industry supporters
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