Hartlepool man awarded MBE by the King in New Year Honours list.
King Charles III has given an MBE to a Hartlepool man for his efforts in assisting patients with long-term health issues to return to work.
Martin Harvey got the accolade in the New Year Honours list for his work with the Patient Advisory Service, which assists patients in GP offices in returning to or finding work.
Martin, who works for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), assists patients with long-term health conditions in finding stable and suitable employment, in collaboration with GPs and occupational health teams.
Martin, who has worked for the DWP since 1998, is driven by witnessing the patients he has helped improve their lives. He stated: “My initial reaction was shock. I wondered if this was actually for me. That was followed by great pride.”
Pat McFadden, Work and Pensions Secretary, stated, “It’s fantastic to see our brilliant DWP staff recognised in the New Year Honours List, which celebrates exceptional contributions to their communities and public service.”
I’d like to thank and congratulate all of our DWP colleagues who have received awards.
Martin is one of ten DWP employees named to this year’s New Year Honours list, which honours individuals’ achievements and services throughout the UK.
This year’s list has 1,157 winners, including actor and broadcaster Warwick Davis and quiz show host turned novelist Richard Osman, both of whom got an OBE.
The list also included children’s TV sensation Paul Chuckle, actor and singer Cynthia Erivo, and singer Ellie Goulding, who received MBEs.
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