MSA Trust

MSA News Magazine

We produce a free magazine, MSA News, three times a year which is sent to all registered members of the Trust. The magazine looks at a wide range of issues relevant to living with MSA. This includes current thinking on treatments, guides to living with MSA from the practical to the emotional and updates on the latest research.

The magazine shares the stories of real people finding their way from diagnosis onwards, including issues covered across our network of Support Groups. It also shows the dedication of our members to supporting the Trust’s work through committed and imaginative fundraising. We hope you will register now for (free) membership of the Trust and we will add your details to our membership magazine list.

You can read past editions of MSA News, from 2002 – present day, below. You can either read each issue on your screen or download a PDF version. If you would like any assistance please contact the Trust office.

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MSA News (issue 69 – February 2024)

Support with MSA – who does what?...

MSA News (issue 68 – October 2023)

Nurturing wellbeing through social prescribing...

MSA News (issue 67 – June 2023)

Our MSA Community speaks out...

MSA News (issue 66 – February 2023)

Making your voice heard – MSA Trust help with communication...

MSA News (issue 65 – October 2022)

Making the best of our most challenging seasons...

MSA News (issue 64 – June 2022)

Marking the MSA Trust’s 25th Anniversary...

MSA News (issue 63 – February 2022)

Supporting your emotional wellbeing...

MSA News (issue 62 – October 2021)

Building your Circle of Support...

MSA News (issue 61 – June 2021)

Making the Most of Summer’s Bounty...

MSA News (issue 60 – February 2021)

Vaccine, Research and Services – with a new season comes new hope...

MSA News (issue 59 – October 2020)

Let’s Keep Talking – voice banking through ‘My-Own-Voice’...

MSA News (issue 58 – June 2020)

When life throws thorns, hunt for roses. Kindness and self-care in this time of lockdown....

MSA News (issue 57 – Feb 2020)

We hear you – MSA Needs Survey results....

MSA News (issue 55 – June 2019)

Research to unlock the mysteries of MSA....

MSA News (issue 54 – Feb 2019)

Access all areas, navigating the benefits maze....

MSA News (issue 53 – Oct 2018)

Keeping all lines of communication open....

MSA News (issue 52 – June 2018)

Getting away from it all – top tips for travel....

MSA News (issue 51 – Feb 2018)

Flying high for MSA....

MSA News (issue 50 – Oct 2017)

How to outfox winter....

MSA News (issue 49 – June 2017)

The Trust’s 20th Anniversary....

MSA News (issue 48 – Feb 2017)

Tuning in… to music therapy....

MSA News (issue 47 – Oct 2016)

Food for thought – diet and MSA....

MSA News (issue 46 – June 2016)

Onwards and upwards to our 20th anniversary celebrations....

MSA News (issue 45 – Feb 2016)

Spring forwards into MSA Awareness Month....

MSA News (issue 44 – Oct 2015)

Raise a cup for World MSA Day....

MSA News (issue 43 – June 2015)

Summer’s here, time to relax – planning your holiday....

MSA News (issue 42 – Feb 2015)

Let’s get talking plus building awareness with MSA awareness month....

MSA News (issue 41 – Oct 2014)

Blackpool Tower goes orange for World MSA Day....

MSA News (issue 40 – July 2014)

Building an army of support plus hints, tips & practical advice....

MSA News (issue 39 – Feb 2014)

Long distance caring – hints for helping at a distance....

MSA News (issue 38 – Oct 2013)

Our first MSA support group’s 10th birthday....

MSA News (issue 37 – July 2013)

Teddy Bears come to town! Available now in the trust’s new online shop....

MSA News (issue 36 – Feb 2013)

Harnessing your knowledge with the launch of our MSA Local Hub....

MSA News (issue 35 – Oct 2012)

Research advances offer new hope for future MSA drug developments....

MSA News (issue 34 – June 2012)

MSA Clinics – find out what they do....

MSA News (issue 33 – Feb 2012)

Neurology & politics – charities unite for action!...

MSA News (issue 32 – Oct 2011)

The world meets MSA – MSA communities around the world raise global awareness....

MSA News (issue 31 – June 2011)

Announcing our major fundraising appeal – £1m needed for MSA research....

MSA News (issue 30 – April 2011)

Wanted – Honorary Treasurer!...

MSA News (issue 29 – Nov 2010)

Wanted – Honorary Treasurer!...

MSA News (issue 28 – July 2010)

A new name for the Trust....

MSA News (issue 27 – Jan 2010)

From the Executive Director – Nickie Roberts introduces herself....

MSA News (issue 26 – Oct 2009)

The Sarah Matheson Trust is moving offices to Vauxhall....

MSA News (issue 25 – July 2009)

The Trust seeks new Trustees....

MSA News (issue 24 – Apr 2009)

Learn more about autonomic testing centres....

MSA News (issue 23 – Oct 2008)

Multiple System Atrophy and the Brain Bank....

MSA News (issue 22 – Apr 2008)

Supporting a carer’s needs – looking at the various aspects of the role of a...

MSA News (issue 21 – Dec 2007)

Sign our member’s petition to raise MSA awareness....

MSA News (issue 20 – Oct 2006)

We are happy to announce that nominations are open for our 2006 carer awards our...

MSA News (issue 19 – Dec 2005)

Learn more about speech and swallowing in MSA....

MSA News (issue 18 – Apr 2005)

Understanding palliative care and the latest research news....

MSA News (issue 17 Dec 2004)

Find out the latest fundraising news to see who’s been raising money for the Trust....

MSA News (issue 16 – July 2004)

The Carers (Equal Opportunities) Bill passes through the Commons....

MSA News (issue 15 -Apr 2004)

Ask the experts – a comprehensive special feature answering your questions about MSA....

MSA News (issue 14 – Dec 2013)

How the Trust has changed and grown....

MSA News (issue 13 – July 2003)

Learn how to become an expert patient....

MSA News (issue 12 – Apr 2003)

Learn more about what the SMT Nurses get up to....

MSA News (issue 10 – Jul 2002)

Advice on going in to hospital....