An Anglesey Council support worker has been honoured at the National Eisteddfod for the use of Welsh in the workplace.
Sian Morgan has worked with the Children and Families Services for nearly 15 years and is highly regarded by her colleagues and peers.
Sian proudly accepted the ‘Caring in Welsh’ award at the National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst on Tuesday (August 7th). The ceremony was attended by the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, and Welsh Language Commissioner, Aled Roberts.
Sian was one of six finalists for the award, and was chosen as the winner by a public vote - in which more than 850 people had their say.
The award aims to recognise and celebrate care workers in social care, early years and childhood who provide excellent care through the medium of Welsh.
Sian delivers care and support through the medium of Welsh to ensure that the people she cares for feel comfortable, listened to, and are able to communicate in their native language.
Sian was nominated for the award by her manager, Dawn Hutchinson, who said, “Sian has made a great difference to the lives of people she supports on Anglesey. By communicating with people in their first language, and using the local dialect, Sian has helped families feel understood and feel less isolated.”
Council Leader and Social Services portfolio holder, Councillor Llinos Medi, said, “We are extremely proud of Sian and her commitment to delivering such a high level of care. The delivery of public services through the medium of Welsh is essential and, on Anglesey, we take great pride in seeing our language having such a positive impact on the lives of local residents.”
She added, “Sian has shown that speaking Welsh, in her role as a social worker, can make a real difference to the lives of the children and young families who receive her care and support.”
Sue Evans, Chief Executive of Social Care Wales, said, “For people who prefer to speak Welsh or for whom Welsh is their first language, getting care and support from someone who can speak their language is an important part of dignified, high-quality care.
She added, “Even just a few words of Welsh can make a huge difference to those who are receiving care and support.”
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