News & stories

Stay in the know with the latest news, research and stories from the MS community. Find information on things that matter to you, from tips on managing symptoms, through to stories about different drugs and treatment options. Want to share your story with us? We'd love to hear from you.

24 November 2025

Managing nerve pain in MS

Neuropathic pain in MS can be unpredictable and difficult to live with. In this episode, lead pain specialist nurse Katherine Dyer and mindfulness teacher Justin Standfield share practical strategies and calming techniques to help ease symptoms and give people with MS back a sense of control.

19 November 2025

Caroline's journey with neuropathic pain

Read Caroline's story about how she lives with long-term neuropathic (nerve) pain and the health professionals that have supported her.

19 November 2025

MS Trust welcomes new Director of Services

MS Trust are delighted to announce that Ruth Stross has been appointed as the new Director of Services at MS Trust.

19 November 2025

New Advanced MS Champion for Coventry and Warwickshire

MS Trust partners with the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust to fund a new Advanced MS Champion.

19 November 2025

Heather's story: finding calm in the chaos with neuropathic pain

Heather shares her experience of living with neuropathic (nerve) pain and the gentle practices she uses to work through it.

29 October 2025

New guidelines for rehabilitation in chronic neurological conditions

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have published new guidelines on rehabilitation for people with conditions like MS, motor neurone disease and Parkinson's disease.

28 October 2025

UK trial begins for CAR-T therapy in MS

The Auto1-MS1 CAR-T therapy for MS trial was announced in London, having infused their first MS patient with her own genetically modified T-cells.

28 October 2025

ECTRIMS and MS Research

In this episode, we dive into the key highlights from ECTRIMS 2025, the world’s largest MS research conference. From new treatment breakthroughs to making sure research is inclusive and people with MS-led change, we explore what’s shaping the future of MS.

7 October 2025

For Every MS. For Every Day: The MS Trust’s new strategy and brand refresh

We’re excited to share our new organisational strategy and brand identity – both designed with one clear focus: putting people with MS at the heart of everything we do.

7 October 2025

Seasonal Covid-19 vaccination update

In autumn 2025, Covid-19 booster vaccines will be offered to people at high risk of severe disease, including immunosuppressed people which may include some people taking MS medications.

26 September 2025

ECTRIMS 2025 news round-up

We cover the latest research coming out of ECTRIMS 2025. We discuss study results on the impact of Ocrevus on maintaining hand and arm function; how MS affects women after the menopause; the links between ultra-processed foods and MS disease activity; myelin repair; and stopping DMTs in older people.

22 September 2025

What does the MS hug feel like?

In this episode of the MS Trust Podcast, we explore the MS Hug—one of the most confusing and uncomfortable symptoms of multiple sclerosis. From tight banding and rib cramps to stitch-like pain and breathlessness, we unpack what it feels like, why it happens, and how to manage it.