This film is the third in a series of short films about direct payments and the ways in which they can transform people’s lives.

Joan’s Story highlights employment as a key theme, showing how direct payments are enabling Joan to lead an independent life with a job and lively social life.

Using a visually appealing documentary style we  highlighted Joan as a dynamic and capable employee showing her professional skills in her workplace, as well as managing the group of PAs who support her at home

We show Joan at home, in the workplace, and socialising and learn how Direct Payments have enabled her to lead the life she chooses.