THE top boss of care company has enjoyed a royal appointment at Windsor Castle to collect his MBE.

Martin Jones, Home Instead's CEO UK and international, was made a Member of the British Empire in the 2023 New Year's Honours list.

And last month, the 55-year-old, of Hartford, attended his investiture with HRH The Princess Royal in what was a special day for him and his accompanying family.

Martin said: "It was a real honour to collect my award from The Princess Royal and wonderful to be able to share the day with my wife, Deborah and sons Ethan and Matthew.

"Prior to joining Home Instead in 2011 my experience of the social care sector was as a family member when we needed to find care for my father.

"Through that experience I came to understand how having the right care can have a really positive impact on the client and their family too.

"It was this experience that led me to Home Instead and it’s been my absolute pleasure to work and connect with so many people who want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Northwich Guardian: Martin Jones, Home Instead CEO, left, receives Queen's Award from then Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs in 2017Martin Jones, Home Instead CEO, left, receives Queen's Award from then Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs in 2017 (Image: Home Instead)

"The home care sector is evolving rapidly as we innovate to meet the needs of a rapidly ageing population. It’s a privilege to be recognised for the work I do.

"My thanks go to the many people that I work alongside who do some much to shape the care sector and who share my desire to making the world a better place to age well in."

Martin received his honour for 'services to old people' after leading his team to deliver a pioneering companionship-based home care service, which has helped to change the face of ageing in the UK.

Due to this innovative approach, the company was awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2016 and secured more ‘outstanding’ ratings from the Care Quality Commission than any other adult social care provider.

Martin has also taken on other roles and is the chairman of the Homecare Association; The Care Workers’ Charity; and Home Instead Charities UK, part of the company's charitable endeavours. He is also member of the Age UK board.