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The MS Trust does not provide grants or financial help. This page contains links to other charities and organisations that may be able to offer grants or financial help to people living with MS.
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McDonald criteria
The McDonald criteria are used by neurologists to ensure that they provide an accurate diagnosis of MS as early as possible, and guide them to the tests they should arrange for you. They are updated regularly.
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Great South Run
A beautiful run in the fresh sea air, taking in the shoreline and Portsmouth's history. Make a difference for people living with MS.
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Great Scottish Run
Join Team MS Trust for the Great Scottish Run and raise vital funds. Make a difference, one stride at a time. Register today!
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Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge 2026
Join the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge. Pick your distance, 10km-100km and enjoy golden beaches, moors & woodlands. Sign up as an individual or team. Fundraise for MS Trust.
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Development Module
The Multiple Sclerosis Development Module for Specialist Healthcare Professionals is a week-long residential course run by the MS Trust for new-in-post MS specialists.
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MS brain health tips: movement, sleep, stress management, healthy diets and safe supplements
We often hear about the importance of brain health, but what does looking after your brain health mean when you're living with MS? And what practical steps can you take to support it every day?
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Corporate giving
Select the MS Trust as your company's charity partner or charity of the year and support the more than 150,000 people in the UK with multiple sclerosis.
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For researchers
We fund clinician‑led, practice‑based MS studies that strengthen MS services and tackle inequalities. Explore funding opportunities, eligibility and guidance for researchers.
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MS information & support
About MS
What is MS?
Types of MS
Causes of MS
How common is multiple sclerosis?
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 therapies (DMTs)
DMTs approved for use in the UK
Compare disease modifying therapies (DMTs)
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
Get involved
Donate
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 2026
MS Awareness Week 2026
Volunteer
Leave a gift in your will
Corporate fundraising
Corporate giving
Payroll giving
Pharmaceutical and other industry supporters
News & stories
Latest news & stories
Keep up to date
Sign up for updates
Update your address
Send us your story
Research
Our research
For researchers
Our research leadership
Studies we support
For health professionals
Resources
Clinical learning
Professional development
Service development
Courses & training
Funding your learning
MS Trust conference
Development Module
Study days
External courses
Therapists in MS (TiMS)
About TiMS
Meet the TiMS working group
TiMS resources
TiMS newsletters
Join the TiMS network
Order publications
Latest
Latest news for HPs
Keep in touch
MS in Practice
Programmes
Advanced MS Champions programme
Case studies
MS Forward View
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