MS Society UK

MS Society UK We’re the MS Society. Our community is here for you through the highs, lows and everything in between. Our vision is a world free from the effects of MS.
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The MS Society is the UK’s biggest multiple sclerosis (MS) charity. We’re here to provide support for people living with MS and drive research into better treatments for everyone. In 1953, Richard and Mary Cave founded the MS Society. Mary had MS and they were frustrated at the lack of treatments and support available, so decided to do something about it. They set up our very first meeting at Chel

sea Town Hall in West London. Today, our local groups meet in every part of the UK. Richard and Mary’s work has inspired thousands of volunteers, supporters and staff members to make a difference to the lives people affected by MS. Will you join us?

20/08/2026

🧡 Make your city glow orange this September.

Veronica Green, one of our amazing supporters, is here to tell you that MS Walk is back! There's still time to sign up for our London MS Walk on 26 September.

Walk, roll or stroll your way through 1, 5, 10 or 20k, past some of the city's most iconic landmarks. Go at your own pace, there's no pressure! Just a t-shirt, a medal at the finish and money raised for everyone affected by MS.

Sign up today: https://mssoc.uk/4wx0iAB

We're celebrating a big win for disabled people in England! From April 2027, disabled people will be able to use their f...
19/08/2026

We're celebrating a big win for disabled people in England!

From April 2027, disabled people will be able to use their free bus passes at any time of day or night.

We've been calling for restrictions on disabled people's bus passes to be removed, because being able to travel when you need to is an important part of living independently.

Right now, free travel is usually restricted to weekdays between 9.30am and 11pm. Some local areas already offer more generous arrangements, but that hasn't been the case everywhere.

Disabled people in Scotland and Wales can already use their free bus travel at any time of day, while Northern Ireland has a system of free or half-price travel, depending on eligibility.

There's more to do to make transport work for everyone – but today we're celebrating this important change.

More information is available here: https://mssoc.uk/4qlls3g

“That therapy (CBT) helped me realise I could become who I wanted to be. I might not be the same person I was before, bu...
18/08/2026

“That therapy (CBT) helped me realise I could become who I wanted to be. I might not be the same person I was before, but I could shape my life for what I want.”

Meet Gemma. 👋 She first experienced MS symptoms at the age of 18.

She temporarily lost the ability to walk and look after herself. As an image-conscious teenager, she lost her sense of identity.

She tells us about the impact on her mental health.

And how therapy and getting back into work have helped her change her mindset. 🧡

Read Gemma’s story: https://mssoc.uk/4xGdaVZ

17/08/2026

Sexual difficulties are a common symptoms of MS, affecting up to 80% of people who live with it. Yet they're one of the least talked about.

Emily White, a PhD student at King's College London and a runner up in our Early Career Researcher Video competition, is helping to change that.

Emily is developing Navigate MS, a self-guided app designed to support people with MS who experience sexual difficulties. It's also being shaped by the MS community every step of the way.

Watch Emily explain her research in the video, and read the full interview here: https://mssoc.uk/4gyJCUC

“Assistive technology helps me day to day. And it’s also helped me reach my goal of getting a university degree!”Meet Ka...
15/08/2026

“Assistive technology helps me day to day. And it’s also helped me reach my goal of getting a university degree!”

Meet Karine! 👋 She wanted to go back to university. But she was worried that weakness in her dominant hand could hold her back.

She shares her experiences of using assistive technology. And how it’s helped her make the most of her education. 🧡

Read Karine’s story: https://mssoc.uk/4wx8EYV

14/08/2026

Living with MS can feel like you're wanting to seize the day, but the day seizes you first.

MS fatigue is a whole different beast. Tag someone who gets it, or tell us what your fatigue days actually look like in the comments👇

13/08/2026

The team reviewing PIP are running workshops to help design potential changes to PIP. They're inviting you to take part, but you need to act fast!

These workshops will help shape the recommendations the PIP Review steering group include in their final report.

Here's some vital information:

Workshops are open to disabled people, people with long-term health conditions, as well as their carers and family members.

Workshops will run in late September and early October, with options online and in-person.

Applications are open now and close 5pm, Friday 21 August.

This is a great opportunity to shape the future of PIP and make sure it works for people with MS.

More information is available on the government’s website: https://mssoc.uk/4x2x7Xu

Another heatwave is hitting us across the UK. ☀️ And for people living with MS, heat can make symptoms worse.You may not...
12/08/2026

Another heatwave is hitting us across the UK. ☀️ And for people living with MS, heat can make symptoms worse.

You may notice that you experience more difficulties with balance or fatigue in high temperatures. Or changes to your vision.

But everyone experiences heat differently. And there are steps you can take to stay cool. 🧡

Click the link in the comments for advice on keeping cool in the heat.

Sign our open letter. 📢 Right now, there is no national plan for neurological conditions in England. But we can change t...
11/08/2026

Sign our open letter. 📢 Right now, there is no national plan for neurological conditions in England. But we can change that.

With our open letter, we’re calling on the UK Government to commit to a Modern Service Framework for neurological conditions. With the right plan, we could improve access to services and reduce emergency admissions.

By signing our open letter today, you can push for change for the millions of people living with neurological conditions.

So far, over 4,000 people have signed. Will you help us reach 5,000 signatures? Sign the open letter today. ✍️: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/neuroplan

“Too many people with MS are being assessed by a system that doesn't understand the condition. It doesn't understand the...
10/08/2026

“Too many people with MS are being assessed by a system that doesn't understand the condition. It doesn't understand the risks with fluctuating symptoms and doesn't see the human being behind the form.”

Yolanda Barker, who lives with MS.

Yolanda lives with Secondary Progressive MS. Some days she can do more than others. Other days, symptoms like paralysis, fatigue and bowel incontinence leave her needing significant support.

Despite her condition worsening, the DWP decided there had been "no change". It took a tribunal to recognise the reality of her MS.

People with MS shouldn't have to fight to be believed.

👉 Read Yolanda's story: https://mssoc.uk/4g2xzNQ

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