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Citizens have the right to do what they want, and to go where they want unless limited by law. But too often in later life people are treated as if they have to be managed, albeit, as is assumed, for their own well-being. However, it is illegal, for example, to prevent an adult leaving their own home or care home. People are free to manage their own care – whether they are using care services at home, in day care or living in a care home. However, some people need help and support to make decisions about their care. CSCI has highlighted in an earlier discussion paper, Making choices: taking risks, that risk-taking is part of everyday life and how social care can support people’s aspirations and choices.