MS-UK

08/10/2026

🌿 What might lifestyle factors tell us about inflammation in early MS?

A small German study looked at smoking, body weight, vitamin D and sunlight in 96 adults who had recently been diagnosed with MS.

Researchers found links between these factors and signs of immune activity. The study does not show that they directly caused these changes, and MS is not caused by any one lifestyle choice.

Read the full story here 👇
https://ms-uk.org/news/lifestyle-factors-may-reduce-or-fuel-inflammation-in-early-ms/

Lifestyle factors may reduce or fuel inflammation in early MSPublished: 23 September 2026 Smoking and higher body weight may push the immune system toward a more inflammatory profile in people with newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS), while vitamin D and sunlight appear to be linked to less infl...

08/10/2026

What’s been a highlight of your week? 💜
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08/10/2026

💜 Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October 2026, we’re introducing the new look of the MS-UK counselling directory.

Finding someone to talk to can be difficult enough without having to explain MS from the beginning. Every counsellor listed is fully qualified, professionally registered and has completed our Counselling People with Multiple Sclerosis training.

You can search by location, session cost and whether you would prefer to meet face to face, online or by telephone.

Stay tuned tomorrow for a video explaining exactly how to use our counselling directory!

Click the link below to explore the directory 👇
https://ms-uk.org/ms-counselling-directory/

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07/10/2026

🧠 Could some memory changes in MS be missed by routine tests?

In a small study, people with MS performed similarly to people without MS when tested straight after learning new information and again 30 minutes later. After seven days, a difference appeared.

Researchers suggest that testing memory over longer periods may help identify changes that shorter tests do not pick up.

Read the full story below 👇
https://ms-uk.org/news/study-links-ms-to-greater-long-term-memory-loss-over-time/

You can also find information about memory and other cognitive changes in our free Cognition Choices booklet.
https://ms-uk.org/cognition-and-multiple-sclerosis-choices-booklet/

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07/10/2026

⏰ Join us today for an introduction to our new Fatigue Management course.

Specialist occupational therapist Nicola Thornton will explain how the course explores energy patterns, pacing, rest and the relationship between thoughts, feelings and fatigue. You can also ask questions and find out whether the course feels right for you.

📅 Wednesday 07 October 2026
🕧 12.30pm
💻 Join live or watch the recording

Our online sessions are free to join. Donations are welcome, and the suggested contribution for this session is £7.

Book your place here 👇
https://ms-uk.org/fatigue-management-course-introduction-session/

Join us for an introduction to our new Fatigue Management course, where you’ll meet your course host, Nicola Thornton, and find out more about what the course will cover and how it may support you in managing fatigue as part of everyday life.

06/10/2026

🪫 MS fatigue is more than feeling tired.

It can appear suddenly, feel out of proportion to the activity you have done and may not improve after rest. It can affect concentration, movement and everyday tasks.

Our Fatigue Choices booklet explains what may contribute to MS fatigue and explores different ways to manage energy.

Read it here 👇
https://ms-uk.org/multiple-sclerosis-fatigue-choices-booklet/

If you would prefer to talk things through, the MS-UK Helpline is available Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.

Call 0800 783 0518
Email [email protected]
WhatsApp 07824 708897 💜

Share your battery level in the comments, even if it is just a number or an emoji. You might help someone else feel understood too. 💜

06/10/2026

📱 After being diagnosed with MS, Kai Alderson-Berry felt there was something missing between his appointments.

His experiences of fatigue, brain fog and muscle weakness inspired him to create Daymark, an app that helps users record their health and recognise patterns over time. The app is designed to sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

Read Kai’s story 👇
https://ms-uk.org/blog/new-way-to-manage-ms-in-between-appointments-on-your-mobile/

Find out more about Daymark 👇
https://daymarkapp.org/

05/10/2026

💜 For Rhiannon, My MS. My way. means giving herself the same understanding she would give someone she loves.

If she’s too tired to see people, needs to cancel plans or is worrying about her health, she tries to think about the advice she would give someone close to her - and offer herself that same kindness.

In this video, Rhiannon shares what living with MS in her own way means to her.

What does My MS. My way. mean to you? Let us know in the comments 👇

05/10/2026

🎃 October’s online activities are here! Scroll down to visit our online activities schedule and book your place.

💜 Fatigue management introduction session
Wednesday 07 October 2026 at 12.30pm

🌸 MS and menopause
Thursday 08 October 2026 at 10am

🌱 Introduction to acceptance and commitment therapy
Monday 12 October 2026 at 10am

⚖️ Guide to weight management with MS
Thursday 15 October 2026 at 10am

🎨 Get creative drop in session for Black History Month
Monday 19 October 2026 at 2.30pm

💷 Understanding earnings replacement benefits
Friday 23 October 2026 at 1pm

🤝 Discover Peer Support and connect with others living with MS
Monday 26 October 2026 at 1pm

🧠 Navigating MS and brain health
Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 4pm

Our weekly wellbeing sessions also include qigong, accessible exercise, chair yoga and guided meditation.

Join live or watch the recording at a time that suits you. Swipe through to see what’s coming up.

Click the link to book your place in October's sessions.
https://ms-uk.org/ms-uk-online-activities-calendar-2/

04/10/2026

💜 MS or menopause?

When symptoms change, it may be difficult to know what is behind them. Fatigue, sleep problems, mood changes and difficulty concentrating can be linked to both.

Join us on Thursday 08 October 2026 at 10am to hear from consultant neurologist Dr Kate Petheram and the MS-UK Helpline. You can join live or watch the recording afterwards.

Find out more and book your place below! 👇
https://ms-uk.org/ms-and-menopause/