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The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is to accelerate action for gender equality so we grabbed five minutes with the incredible consultant neurologist and epilepsy researcher, Dr Meneka Kaur Sidhu.

Ley Sander is to stand down as Medical Director of the Epilepsy Society, a position he has held since 2012. During his time at the charity, he has consistently been ranked as one of the top epilepsy specialists in the world.

Michele Finch, co-founder of toffs.com, the replica football shirt company, has pledged to donate 10 per cent of the proceeds of an auction of film and music memorabilia to Epilepsy Society. The items include original dress making patterns for Quidditch outfits designed for Harry Potter actors, gold discs featuring recording artists including Billy Ocean and radio interview tapes with Sir Elton John. The auction takes place on 28 February at Ewbank Auctions in Surrey. 

Amanda Pritchard, NHS England Chief Executive stepped down from her role today and will leave at the end of March. The first woman in the health service’s history to hold the post of chief executive, Amanda began her NHS career as a graduate management trainee. Sir James Mackey will be taking over as Transition CEO of NHS England, working closely with Amanda for the next month before taking up post formally on the first of April.

45 MPs sign letter asking Health Secretary to end medication shortages

Would you like to help us raise awareness about epilepsy on Purple Day (26 March) by talking about your experience of epilepsy on national and regional radio and tv?