New Year New You

Have you ever made a New Year's resolution and not kept to it? Have you wanted to make a change to your life? If you said yes to either, or both, then Dover Gateway, Dover Discovery Centre and NHS Health Trainers are there to help you.

New Year New You launches on Tuesday 17 January 2012, and a range of health advisors will be on hand with support and advice from 10am to 2pm at the Dover Discovery Centre. There will be a range of events going on throughout the day, which will be run at the Discovery Centre in an exciting partnership with the Gateway.

Dover Gateway is located on Castle Street, Dover. Kent County Council and Dover District Council joined up to launch the Gateway office, providing increased services for residents, including a whole range of voluntary and community support services.

Matthew Munson, Front of House Coordinator for the Gateway, said: "The NHS Health Trainers offer free and confidential support to help you make positive and healthy changes to your life."

Health Trainers can help you access other free NHS health services such as emotional wellbeing, exercise and healthy eating, advice on sexual health concerns, and stop smoking advice - as well as a lot else.

"You can see a Health Trainer for up to six sessions to help encourage and motivate you," Carly Blanch, Health Trainer Coordinator, added. "They can also help you to develop your own skills to manage your health in the future."

Partners attending the event include National Blood Service, Disability Drop-in Centre and many others, so if you have any health concerns or would like support with your New Year resolutions, they will be able to offer you the support and guidance you need.

"But don't worry if you can't make it on 17 January," Matthew added. "You can make an appointment to see a Health Trainer by either visiting Dover Gateway or by calling 08458 247 202 or 0800 849 4000 (option 3)."