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The crutch makes everyone aware: Using walking aids on the London Underground

London can feel like a daunting place to travel but since Caroline started using a walking stick she has found people to be more understanding. Although this piece focuses on travel around London, the experience and advice within can be applied to travelling around any major UK city.
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Ask the expert: Managing pain

Pain in MS can come in many different forms. Burning, throbbing, aching, stabbing, numbness and crawling are just some of the many ways that people with MS describe it. To shed some light on how pain is managed in MS, we put some of your questions to consultant nurse in pain management, Sue Barnes.
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How is MS treated?

Treatment for MS may include medication, therapies, such as physiotherapy, and self-management techniques. Some people explore the use of complementary or alternative medicines (CAMs). Please consult with your neurologist, MS nurse or GP about the best treatments for you.
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Response to the Government's proposed benefit changes

MS Trust responds to proposed changes to the benefits structure in England and Wales.
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Making invisible MS symptoms visible through a health comic

In this blog, Claire discusses the value of health comics and how she hopes her comic – Through the MS Looking Glass: Navigating the Unseen – will increase understanding and raise awareness of the hidden symptoms of MS.
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What do the government's disability benefits proposals mean?

We look at the government's proposals for reforming disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit. Find out what it could mean and how you can have your say.
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Long term volunteering and fundraising with Stephen

Stephen Hodges has been supporting the MS Trust through fundraising and volunteering since 2013. Here, he tells us a bit about his experience
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Walking ability worse in Black people with MS

A US study has found that walking function is worse in Black people with MS.
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  • MS information & support
    • About MS
      • Newly diagnosed
      • Young people and MS
      • Living with advanced MS
      • Causes of MS
      • How common is multiple sclerosis?
      • Types of MS
      • What is MS?
    • Symptoms & diagnosis
      • Worried you have MS?
      • Signs and symptoms
      • How is MS diagnosed?
      • What's causing my symptoms?
      • MS relapses and their management
    • 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
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      • Payroll giving
      • Pharmaceutical and other industry supporters
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    • Keep up to date
      • Sign up for updates
      • Update your address
    • Send us your story
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      • Development Module
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