It will build on the support we are already offering nationally and regionally to educate and support positive behaviour change within communities, including Swale Borough Council (on alcohol and underage drinking), NHS West Kent (on sexual health) and Dartford Borough Council (on healthy living/physical activity).

The ICE team is also helping to deliver a number of key government accounts such as the communications element of the Department of Health’s £2.17million National Healthy Schools Programme, talentmap which is a national employment resource linking employees with job opportunities, employers and skills courses, and You’re Welcome, a major new Department of Health project aimed at supporting young people to access health advice more easily.

Mike Gates, new executive member of ICE based in the South East, is joined by Suzanne Goldenberg, Business Development Manager and Hannah Wallington, Senior Social Marketing Practitioner.

Mike says, “ICE is building a strong reputation both nationally and internationally for its expertise in and passion for social marketing.

“As a team, we can offer a real depth of knowledge to know what has and hasn’t worked in other parts of the country, and can tailor social marketing projects to meet the needs of clients looking to make a positive impact across communities.”

Our CEO, Stuart Jackson, adds, “ICE’s development into the South East underlines our continued commitment to supporting long-term, positive behavioural change. We want to listen