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Alexander John Burnfield MBBS DPM FRCPsych 1944 - 2021
The MS Trust were deeply saddened to hear that former Trustee and dear friend, Sandy Burnfield passed away at the end of last week.
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15 minutes with Laura Chapman
After five years at the helm, the MS Trust’s Chair of Trustees is stepping down from her role. Here, Laura Chapman reflects on her time at the MS Trust.
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Jess and Neil's story
Jess tells the MS Trust about her husband, Neil, and how she believes an Advanced MS Champion in her area would support her with Neil's advanced MS.
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John's story
John, who lives with Primary Progressive MS, tells the MS Trust why he thinks the Advanced MS Champions programme could benefit people living with advanced MS.
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Peter's story
Peter shares why he thinks an Advanced MS Champion could have improved the quality of life for his late wife, who had advanced MS.
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Natasha's story
Natasha, who lives with MS, tells the MS Trust why she thinks the Advanced MS Champions programme is so important.
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"MS doesn't stop me, it just makes me do things a little differently"
When Emma was diagnosed with MS aged 27, she admits it was a 'devastating' time. But, 10 years later, she is determined to focus on the positives. In this blog, Emma writes about her MS diagnosis, life as a farmer, and why she won't let MS beat her.
Real story
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How keeping active helps with my MS symptoms
Fee was diagnosed with MS over 10 years ago. Here she tells us how her daily strength, balance and stretch exercises help with her MS symptoms.
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Designing a robot to help people with MS
Josh Astley has used his own experience of an MS diagnosis to design a companion robot for people living with MS. Here, the University of Sheffield student tells us about the inspiration behind his design.
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World MS Day 2026
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