National award for behavioural expert Lisa
A BEHAVIOURAL expert whose work inspires adults with learning disabilities to achieve their dreams has scooped a national award in the care industry Oscars.
Lisa Morgan, who has supported adults living with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour for almost 30 years, has won a coveted gold award for the Promoting Fulfilled Lives category, sponsored by Boots Healthcare, in the Wales Care Awards 2019.
The 51-year-old, from Llandaff North, Cardiff, collected her award at a ceremony at Cardiff City Hall, hosted by tenor and radio presenter Wynne Evans.
The national awards are organised by care industry champions Care
Forum Wales and acknowledge the exceptional work and dedication of those in the care sector.
Lisa, who works as a Performance Coach and Behaviour Consultant on behalf of Dimensions Cymru, has been described by colleagues as a passionate care worker who has enriched and improved the quality of life of those she supports.
The award marks a double celebration for Lisa who was nominated for the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) award in the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards earlier this year, in which she was a runner up.
Reacting to her win, Lisa said: “When the awards were announced I waited for my name to be called for the bronze – I was absolutely gobsmacked to win gold.
“You don’t realise how much these things affect you until you’re there. What really made it special for me is someone put it up on our Facebook page and all of our support workers and some of the service users were posting their congratulations. That just meant everything.
“It was a celebration of people’s achievements across all areas of the care sector covering everything from the very young through to the old from palliative care to dementia care. It celebrated people at all levels, there was recognition for everyone.”
Lisa, who was nominated for her award by Russ Kennedy, Managing Director of Dimensions Cymru, now supports some 100 people in Wales, across 26 services, and delivers specialist training to staff.
Russ said: “Lisa stands out as a person who radiates calmness and genuine warmth toward the people we support.
“Her colleagues consistently talk about how much they respect her values, her knowledge and her experience. She is key to helping Dimensions Cymru make life better for people with learning disabilities and autism.”