The Health Debates
The LSBU Health Debates are a series of free events to share knowledge and promote discussion of topical issues in healthcare. Open to all, they bring together leading experts and critical thinkers to create a space where important and contentious topics can be discussed intelligently, critically and openly.
Expert panel discussion: E-cigarettes
This important event will explore how and whether e-cigarettes should be used to help people quit smoking. Free public debate, Tuesday 17 January 2017.
Debate: Healthcare regulation
We turn our focus on the balance between protecting the public and the professional burden that regulation imposes. Free public debate, Thursday 6 October 2016.
Debate: Sugar taxes and addiction
Are we addicted to sugar? This debate will explore just how bad sugar really is and whether taxes are the best way to tackle it. Free public debate, Thursday 15 September 2016.
Debate series
Information on upcoming debates, as well as how you can make your voice heard on the debate topics.
How to book
All debates are free and open to the public - however, early registration is advised. Event booking is a quick and easy process.
Past debates
LSBU have previously hosted a range of highly successful health debates on a range of topics across health and healthcare delivery.
Context and organisation
What the health debates are all about, who our partners are, and how to contact us about the debates.
School of Health and Social Care
Covers: children's, adult, mental health and learning disabilities nursing, allied health professions, and social work.