A competency framework developed by MNDA, Parkinson's UK, TiMS (Therapists in MS) and the MS Trust which sets out the skills and knowledge needed for Allied Health Professionals working with people with progressive neurological conditions

Competency frameworks for health professionals.

Grants from Charitable Trusts and Foundations help the MS Trust provide information for people with multiple sclerosis and train health professionals.

Struggling to get restful sleep with MS? Our latest blog shares five top expert-backed tips to help you wind down, sleep better, and wake up feeling more refreshed.

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.

The 2024 McDonald criteria widen the evidence that can be used to diagnose MS and include new diagnostic markers that can identify MS more accurately. Here we can explain how these changes will make MS quicker and easier to diagnose, and reduce the chance of misdiagnosis.

If you live with multiple sclerosis and struggle to get a good night sleep, this episode is for you. We uncover the hidden impact of night-time MS symptoms, from nerve pain, spasms, and restless legs to bladder urgency, burning sensations, and cold feet and explore why these issues often seem to worsen after dark.

Worried about falling or unsure what to do if you do fall? You're not alone. Falls are a common concern for people living with multiple sclerosis. In this episode, expert physio Hilary Gunn breaks down why people with MS are more prone to falling.

Relationships can be complicated, even at the best of times. When one partner is living with MS, it can bring a whole host of new challenges as well as opportunities for deeper connection.

In this podcast, we explore the emotional and practical realities of supporting a partner with MS, and how couples can support each other through changing dynamics.