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Read more about the latest developments in MS research, treatments and specialist care, plus the latest updates on our work and the efforts of our amazing supporters

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02 March 2018

Withdrawal of Zinbryta following reports of serious side effects

The manufacturers of Zinbryta (daclizumab) announce worldwide withdrawal of Zinbryta following new reports of serious side effects

Read more about the withdrawal of Zinbryta
Oily Fish
02 March 2018

MS in the Media

  • Oily fish and risk of MS
  • EBV prevalence
  • Deaths associated with neurological conditions
  • Radio play about MS
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Scientist using microscope
23 February 2018

MS in the Media

  • Think Hand campaign launched
  • ACTRIMS conference review
  • The work of the MS Brain Bank
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Jody and Lyn
22 February 2018

How will Advanced MS Champions make a difference to people with MS?

The MS Trust has launched a programme to pioneer a new role in MS services: Advanced MS Champions. But what difference will these champions make to people living with advanced MS?

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Lyn and Jody
21 February 2018

MS Trust thanks The October Club at Advanced MS Champions launch

Up to 5,000 people with advanced MS will benefit from a new project launched at the House of Lords.

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12 February 2018

Mavenclad (cladribine) approved for Scotland

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved Mavenclad (cladribine) as a treatment for highly active relapsing multiple sclerosis.

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Wheelchair basketball
12 February 2018

"MS and a very positive thing" - Jerry's story

Will I end up in a wheelchair?’ is often one of the first questions people ask when they are diagnosed with MS. For most people, the answer is NO, but if your mobility is affected by MS, you may find that a wheelchair - or other walking aid – actually gives you the freedom to continue doing the things you love and overcome some of the barriers MS presents, as Jerry explains in this guest blog.

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Pregnancy
09 February 2018

MS in the Media

  • Encouraging stem cell results
  • Tysabri and reducing relapse risk in pregnancy
  • Stigma and depression
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06 February 2018

Help us make sure young people don't have to take on MS alone

Increasing numbers of young people are being affected by MS - either because they have the disease themselves, or because a family member has been diagnosed. There isn’t enough reliable, accessible information to help them understand their condition. We’re determined to change this. But we need your help. 

Read Amy's story
Group of Snowdon climbers in the rain
02 February 2018

Anna and friends climb Snowdon

When Anna was told that she might have MS, she wanted to focus her energies on something positive and decided to climb the highest mountain in Wales.

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Balance
02 February 2018

MS in the Media

  • Review of all PIP claims following ruling
  • Balance programme improved symptoms
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31 January 2018

Review of PIP claims announced

The government has announced a review of all 1.6 million personal independence payment (PIP) claims following a High Court ruling.

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31 January 2018

Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) for primary progressive MS - help us make the case to NICE

To help us make a strong case, we want to hear from you.

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29 January 2018

NICE proposes rejecting 5 drugs for relapsing MS - MS Trust responds

The MS Trust has responded to NICE’s consultation in the strongest possible terms.

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St John's Wort
26 January 2018

MS in the Media

  • Sativex available in Jersey
  • Drug and herbal remedy interactions
  • Urology clinic in Sheffield
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Amy
25 January 2018

Amy's inspirational story

Amy was diagnosed with MS when she was just 14 years old. She faced isolation, bullying and despair, but has emerged from her experience stronger, and determined to help the MS Trust make sure no young person ever has to take on MS alone.

Read Amy's story
Cooking
25 January 2018

Your Views: Stem cells on TV, cooking with MS, MS and your feelings

Lots of you share your views on issues affecting people with MS in the letters, and emails you send us, your phone calls and on our social media channels. Here we we focus on a couple of burning issues that have got many of you talking. 

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Joe and Debbie
25 January 2018

15 minutes with MS Trust fundraiser Debbie Worthington

When Debbie’s husband Joe took part in a half marathon in Malta, it inspired her to give running a try for herself. Since then she’s really got the bug for running and is now inspiring others to get involved with some fantastic fundraising challenges.

Read Debbie's story
25 January 2018

Ask an expert: Sex and MS

Research suggests that sexual problems affect more than half of people with MS, but starting a conversation about them with a health professional can often feel daunting. Lesley Catterall and Denise Middleton, two MS specialists with an interest in the sexual problems associated with MS, answered your questions

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25 January 2018

Mindfulness and MS

More and more people are extolling the virtues of mindfulness for dealing with the stresses and strains of everyday life, and some people believe it can be particularly useful for people dealing with long term conditions such as MS. But what exactly is mindfulness, and how you can you start trying it out? Justin Standfield, who was diagnosed with MS in 2015, explains how mindfulness helps him

Read more about MS and mindfulness

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