Frances Whinder

Frances was our Managing Editor. She looked after MS Matters magazine and edited our website.

After completing a degree in biological sciences from the University of Birmingham in 2010. She went on to become an Editorial Assistant at The Lancet, working her way to Senior Assistant Editor.

Frances was our Digital Editor from 2015 to 2018.

Blogs by Frances Whinder

Top tips for staying cool in the heat

Over 60% of people with MS say their symptoms get worse in the heat. We've gathered together some of your top tips to keep cool.

MS in the family: we're siblings with MS

Brother and sister Rodney and Grace both have MS. They live a few minutes apart in Belfast.They told us what it’s like to be siblings with MS.

Happy hobbies – 4 activities to lift your mood

Finding a fun hobby that absorbs your attention can make a real difference. We spoke to people who’ve found pastimes that help them to navigate life with MS.

Coronation Street’s Johnny: 5 things I’ve learnt about MS

Actor Richard Hawley tells us what he learnt before his Coronation Street character, Johnny Connor, was diagnosed.

Behind the scenes at Hollyoaks: Nancy's MS diagnosis

At the start of 2016, we got an unexpected call. Lime Pictures, the team behind Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, were going to be featuring MS on the show. Could we help ?