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Research shows genetically engineered human cells can repair myelin in mice

Scientists at our Edinburgh Centre for MS Research have used a gene-editing technique to boost myelin repair.

People with MS left in limbo over PIP proposals

Recent changes proposed to PIP could threaten people’s finances and health. We're calling on government to scrap them as soon as possible.

MS-STAT2 trial shows that simvastatin is not an effective treatment for secondary progressive MS

The results of the MS-STAT2 trial were announced by Professor Jeremy Chataway.

HERCULES trial shows tolebrutinib slows progression in non-active secondary progressive MS

For the first time, a phase 3 trial has shown a drug can slow down disability progression in people with secondary progressive MS who don’t have relapses. In two other phase 3 trials, tolebrutinib also slowed progression in relapsing MS.

Over 13,000 tell the UK Government we need change now

We were at 10 Downing Street this month, delivering our open letter to the Prime Minister, signed by 13,494 of us!

Laurence and Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen announced our new Ambassadors

We're thrilled to announce that our long-term supporters Laurence and Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen have joined our fantastic team of MS Society Ambassadors.

Racism and riots in the UK

We are horrified by the anti-immigration and anti-Muslim attacks we’ve seen in the UK over the past week. This page has some sources of support.

UK heatwave: managing MS in hot weather

For when the weather's hot, we’ve gathered together tips and information to help you cope with the heat if you’ve got MS.

Our message for the new government: It's time to make MS a priority

It’s official: Keir Starmer is our new Prime Minister and the Labour Party will form the government. No matter how we voted as individuals, we all know that people living with MS deserve better.

Disability Pride Month and MS

July is Disability Pride Month, an international awareness month that celebrates disabled people.

Happy Volunteers' Week

Monday 3 June marks the beginning of Volunteers’ Week. It’s a time for charities, voluntary groups, social organisations, and volunteers themselves to come together, and recognise the incredible impact that volunteering has on communities around the UK.

MS fatigue management app receives government support

The government has selected REFUEL-MS, a fatigue management app being developed with our funding, for fast-track into the NHS.

New research suggests inflammation outside the brain contributes to MS progression

Research we funded found inflammation outside of the brain, which can be caused by factors like infections, smoking and obesity, could contribute to progression of MS.

Proud to be marching in Pride in London

On Saturday 29 June, we’ll be marching with our community in the Pride in London parade. Will you join us?

Training the next generation of MS symptom management researchers

Researchers at our new Doctoral Training Centres will investigate how to best manage MS symptoms without using drugs.

Number of people living with MS in UK increases

The number of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK has increased by nearly 13% to over 150,000.

Research shows diet has potential to help people with MS

New research combines evidence from around the world about which foods have the most potential to improve quality of life and reduce disability for people with MS.

Unwelcome government consultation on PIP focuses on the wrong things

The UK Government has announced a consultation on PIP. But they’re looking at the wrong things. Read on to find out what the consultation means for people with MS – and what we’re doing in response to the consultation.

We’ve made some changes to our website!

We’ve been busy behind the scenes and working with our MS community to create a best-in-class website.

Over a third of people with MS have avoided seeking medical help due to embarrassment

This year’s MS Awareness week campaign is called MS Unfiltered. It aims to shine a light on the MS topics that can feel taboo or difficult to talk about. As part of this, we teamed up with other MS charities to survey over 1,400 people with MS about their experiences.

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We understand what life’s like with MS, and we support each other through the highs, lows and everything in between.

And we’re driving research into more – and better – treatments. For everyone.

Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.

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