In this episode, we chat with Corinne from our helpline about what questions they hear from people who have recently been diagnosed and the types of responses they give to them. We also talk to Team GB athlete Lina Nielsen, who was diagnosed as a teenager about her MS diagnosis and her approaches to handling the condition.

Our amazing supporter Kenny Smith is getting back in the saddle this summer as he cycles around the UK for 50 consecutive days to raise money for the MS Trust and celebrate what would have been his sister Kathleen’s 50th birthday.

The UK government has launched a public consultation into its green paper proposals for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Have your say by July 22.

Battling MS bladder issues, Heather sought support from the MS community. Find out how opening up to others changed her perspective.

Mental health is the casualty of poor coordination and funding between health services and charities, says a report from the NeuroAlliance of Scotland.

Scarlet talks about how she learnt to manage her MS and mental health alongside the stresses of completing a university degree.

Anna began volunteering with the MS Trust in 2023. Here she talks about how she was able to use her professional skills to make a difference in the service of others.

Do you have feel embarrassed about your MS symptoms? Do you find some topics difficult to talk about? MS Trust ambassadors, Trishna Bharadia, Dr Agne Straukiene and Richard Sprenger tackle taboo subjects like sexual dysfunction, bladder and bowel issues, drugs and opening up to your employer.
Listen now for honest experiences, tips and more.

Yvonne talks about having MS and volunteering for us