THE founders of a company aimed at providing care for old people to stay living in their own homes are finalists in a prestigious competition.

Sam and Trevor Brocklebank, who set up Long Lane based Home Instead Senior Care, made the final of the 2014 Laing & Buisson Independent Specialist Care Awards. The national awards showcase the best in care services.

Mr Brocklebank, CEO of Home Instead Senior Care, said: β€œIt is such a privilege to be selected as a finalist for this prestigious award. We set up the business in 2006 and in 2013 we were revealed as the number one home care provider for older people.”