The Latest Breaking News from the MS Society

Existing drug may slow progression of MS in ‘exciting’ world-first trial

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory medicine, alpha-lipoic acid, has moved to the second stage of the trial

The Independent UK · Sep 16

‘We’re not scroungers – we need it’: Furious PIP claimants hit back at Reform’s plan to axe benefits

Over half of the UK’s health benefit claimants would be stripped of their payments under the plans announced by Reform UK

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Scott Mills sacked latest: BBC apologises for failing to investigate claims against Radio 2 DJ last year

Journalist told corporation bosses of concerns but received no response

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Man completes 300 press-ups every day for a year in memory of mother who had MS

Alex Welford raised more than his initial target of £10,000 for the MS Society.

Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2025

Multiple sclerosis stem cell treatment breakthrough could stop disease in its tracks, study finds

Researchers have said new stem cell treatment could be used to slow damage to the brain in MS patients

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Immune system therapy used for blood cancers could treat common form of MS, study finds

Researchers said the therapy ‘could benefit a greater number of MS patients’

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

8 multiple sclerosis red flags including bowel and bladder issues

Thousands of people across the UK are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), which is a lifelong condition affecting the brain and nerves that is caused by inflammation in parts of the brain or spinal cord

Nottingham Post · Jun 5, 2023

Eight red flag signs of multiple sclerosis including bowel and bladder problems

There are a number of symptoms of MS to look out for, from vision problems to fatigue and pain - here is more information

Chronicle Live · Jun 3, 2023

Eight early symptoms of multiple sclerosis including one you might spot on the loo

Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, can cause a wide range of potential red flags, including bowel and bladder problems and struggling with balance and muscle pain

Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2023

Multiple sclerosis early signs including vision problems and tiredness

Multiple sclerosis has a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance

Nottingham Post · May 29, 2023