Our Handling Data Safely UK GDPR e-learning for volunteers is being reviewed to make sure it’s up to date, relevant and as helpful as possible - and we’d love your input.

Handling data safely is a vital part of volunteering with us. This training helps ensure we protect people’s personal information, build trust, and meet our legal responsibilities. Your input will help make sure the course reflects real volunteer experiences and is practical, clear and useful in your role.

There are two ways you can get involved:

The Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has started. And they want to hear from you to understand how PIP could be improved.

The Timms Review of PIP

Many people with MS rely on PIP. It’s designed to help with the extra costs of living with a disability. But for many people with MS, the system doesn’t work. Now, there’s a major opportunity to make your voice heard.

We’re looking for three Trustees (one each for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) and a Treasurer to join our Board in 2026.

Read more about a study which finds shared MS risk genes across different ancestries, and hear the latest from some of our bloggers.

This June, three runners will take on an extraordinary 350-mile challenge across Ireland to raise money and awareness for the MS community.

One of them, Belfast runner Colin Goodman, is living with MS and is determined to show that a diagnosis does not define what someone can achieve.

Hello everyone,

I’m Manju, and I’m really proud to be stepping into the role of MS Help Hub Manager.

Earlier this month, our partner Octopus Legacy hosted a webinar explaining the will-writing process and how MS Society volunteers can access a free will-writing service.

If you weren’t able to join us, you can catch up using the links below:

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing Ramadan this month. Wishing you joy, peace and reflection during this special time.

Ramadan is expected to take place from Wednesday 18 February to around Thursday 19 March 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon, and ends with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

Wishing everyone a happy Easter – a time for connection, reflection and new beginnings.

Easter is an important time in the Christian calendar, celebrating hope, renewal and new beginnings. Many people mark the occasion by spending time with family and friends, attending church services, and taking part in community traditions such as Easter egg hunts and shared meals. We’ve got resources on our website to help celebrate in your community.

We know some groups have been unable to see donations made to central funds since October, and we’re currently unable to confirm amounts when groups get in touch. We recognise how frustrating this is, especially given the effort that goes into fundraising and donations.