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In this episode, Amy Lewis speaks with Chris Watson, Founder of Self-Directed Futures, about why choice, control and self-directed support remain central to improving adult social care.Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across commissioning and social care, Chris shares his perspective on the challenges of traditional care models, the importance of good commissioning, and how organisations can better support people to live the lives they choose.If you're interested in understanding the commissioning aspirations that enable people to lead their own support, this episode is for you.
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