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Could personalised support help people with MS stay employed? Take part in a study to find out

You may be eligible to take part in a new research study offering free one-to-one support to help you thrive at work and stay employed on your own terms.

How group connection can transform MS support

In this Q&A, Dr Eva Fragkiadaki explains why connection, compassion, and shared understanding can be just as powerful as any therapy technique – and why you don’t have to face MS alone.

Overcoming MS welcomes a new Chair of the Board

Overcoming MS Chair, alongside an additional new Trustee, will bring valuable perspectives, experience and skills to further strengthen the charity and ensure we deliver for those living with MS.

Managing stress with breathwork

Véronique Gauthier-Simmons, the founder of Taming the Walrus, is an Advanced Breathwork facilitator. She explains how Breathwork can help you manage stress and anxiety.

New research: Do your symptoms stop you from sticking with healthy habits?

A study shows that, for most people with MS, symptoms like fatigue, mobility issues and brain fog don’t stop long-term commitment to healthy lifestyle behaviours.

Behind the scenes: why evidence is at the heart of what we do

Rachel Johnson, our new Information and Research Manager at Overcoming MS, talks about our commitment to being an evidence-based charity and how you can help us demonstrate the impact of lifestyle support for people with MS.

New research: exercise supports vitamin D in winter

A new study shows that regular physical activity could help preserve active vitamin D levels when access to sunlight is low

Living Well Live! Why it matters

Overcoming MS CEO Alex Holden outlines her vision for the day, and why you should come.

New research: could gut bacteria influence MS risk and progression?

Emerging studies are shedding new light on how the gut microbiome – the trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes that live in our digestive system – might be linked to the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).

“The biggest change for me was finally talking about my condition.”

For MS awareness week 2025, we’re focusing on meaningful conversations. Community member Tim shares his personal story of how attending an Overcoming MS retreat finally got his conversations flowing.

My MS conversations

For MS awareness week 2025, we’re focusing on meaningful conversations. Trainee Program Facilitator Hayley shares her personal story of how she opened up about her MS diagnosis at work, breaking the silence and fostering understanding.

Writing (and performing) for wellbeing

Writing has been shown to help with stress management – one of the pillars of the Overcoming MS Program. We asked ‘Living Well with MS’ podcast producer Regina Beach to share how therapeutic writing has helped her.