Paul Austin

Paul Austin

Paul Austin

Director, Independent People Live-in Care

Paul Austin is Director of Independent People Live-in Care and a health and social care leader with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and an MSc in Healthcare Management. He is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP). His background combines NHS clinical practice, healthcare service improvement and more than 15 years of leadership in homecare.

Paul began his healthcare career as an NHS physiotherapist, working across medical specialties with responsibilities for patient assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning. His particular interest in neurology informs his focus on mobility, rehabilitation and helping people retain independence in everyday life.

He subsequently served as Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service Manager at Basildon University Hospital and Head of Improvement at Southeast Essex Primary Care Trust. These roles involved service planning and redesigning acute and community care pathways, including services for older adults and people needing palliative care.

Since 2011, Paul has led Independent People Homecare and Ivy Palmer Live-in Care. He has previously worked as a Registered Manager and is Independent People’s CQC Nominated Individual, with responsibility for governance, safeguarding, compliance and care quality.

His work focuses on helping people make informed choices about live-in care, supporting safe transitions from hospital to home, and keeping independence and individual preferences at the centre of care. He contributes practical guidance on arranging care at home, rehabilitation and the needs of older adults and people with complex conditions.

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP MSc Healthcare Management

Pages reviewed by Paul Austin

Service Page Alzheimer’s Live-in Care Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Cancer Live-in Care at Home Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Free Dementia Activity Planner for Dementia Patients Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Coping with the impact of a Dementia diagnosis Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Huntington’s Disease Care Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Motor Neurone Disease Care At Home Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Palliative Live-in Care Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Parkinson’s Home Care Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Home Care for Stroke Patients Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Types of Dementia Reviewed October 2026 Service Page What are the 7 stages of Dementia? Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Brain Injury Live-In Care – Nurse Led Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Chronic Obstructive Pulminary Disease (COPD) Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Multiple Sclerosis care at home Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Live-in Care For Rheumatoid Arthritis Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Nurse-Led Live-in Care After Hospital Discharge Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Cerebal Palsy Live-in Care Reviewed October 2026 Service Page Live in Care for those with poor mobility and frailty Reviewed October 2026 Dementia and Alzheimer’s care What is sundowner’s syndrome? Reviewed October 2026 Careers Top 10 Qualities of a Good Live-in Carer Reviewed October 2026 Care Costs 40% rise in elderly residents being evicted from their care home Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information 5 Care Home Alternatives For Your Loved One Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information 5 Common Problems with Live-in Carers Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety 5 Myths About Old Age You Shouldn’t Believe Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety 5 Reasons Why Holistic Healthcare is Important Reviewed October 2026 Careers 7 Top Tips for a Live in Carer Reviewed October 2026 Care Costs 8 out of 10 Councils Are Failing Older People At Home Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Choosing a Live-in Care Provider: 9 Practical Tips Reviewed October 2026 Dementia and Alzheimer’s care A partnership deal with Relish that offers customers a 15% discount Reviewed October 2026 Respite and short-term care Celebrating Carers’ Rights Day 2023 Reviewed October 2026 End-of-life care What are the Alternatives to Hospice Care? Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information The benefits of live-in care Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Care Homes Can Be Lonely Places Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Care in the Community Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Care to trial live-in care on a short-term care basis? Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Carers Can Enjoy a Weekend Break With Our Short Term Cover Reviewed October 2026 Careers Community Care Live 2019 Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Customer Satisfaction Survey 2019 Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Elderly having trouble getting out of bed: causes and support Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Elderly recovery after a fall Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Emergency Respite Care for the Elderly Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Concerned Dad Requires Extra Support at Home? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Gardens Are Good For Mental Health – Spring Into Action Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Hampshire Council to use Amazon to support the elderly Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Helping Young People Succeed At University Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Home adaptations for the elderly Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support Home Help for Disabled Adults Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Live in Care can Support Older Adults and Their Beloved Pets Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information How can Live-in Care support the NHS? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety How Can Technology Help Improve Your Home Care? Reviewed October 2026 Mental health care How to Care for a Young Adult with a Mental Health Condition Reviewed October 2026 Respite and short-term care How Long Can Respite Care Last? Reviewed October 2026 Care Costs How much does a companion carer cost? Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care How quickly can I arrange live-in care if my mum, dad or parent is no longer safe at home? Reviewed October 2026 Multiple Sclerosis care How to care for someone with Muliple Sclerosis Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support How to Choose a Companionship Care Provide Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care How to choose a live-in care agency Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety How to Choose Live-in Care for a Relative Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety How to Deal with Ageing Parents Reviewed October 2026 Mental health care How to Help an Individual with Depression Reviewed October 2026 Hospital discharge and recovery How to plan your discharge from hospital Reviewed October 2026 Home care How to Prepare a House for Post Op Reviewed October 2026 Latest News How to rebuild muscle strength after illness Reviewed October 2026 Hospital discharge and recovery How to Recover From Surgery When You Live Alone Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support How to Support Someone With a Learning Disability Reviewed October 2026 Home care How to Take Care of Someone Post Op Reviewed October 2026 Latest News Independent People Live-in Care Renews Its Commitment to the BABICM Community Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Independent People Live-in Care vs Elder: Introductory vs managed live-in care explained Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Independent People Live-in Care vs Helping Hands Homecare: Live-in Care Options Compared Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Independent People Live-in Care vs Home Instead: Live-in Care and Managed Care Compared Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Independent People Live-in Care vs Live-in Care Ltd: Which live-in care provider is right for your family? Reviewed October 2026 Latest News Independent People Live-in Care vs The Live-In Care Company: Costs, Care Models and Family Support Compared Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Introductory vs Managed Live-in Care Agencies Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Independent People Live-in Care Staff Help Find Missing Person Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Keep Pets at Home with you with a Live in Carer Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Live In Care Is Always The Better Option Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Live-in Care and the Coronavirus Outbreak Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Case Study: How live in care for couples works Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Live In Care Industry Boom Calls for Au Pairs For The Elderly Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Live-in Housekeeping Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Live life independently with a Mental Health Live-in Carer Reviewed October 2026 Careers Meet Danielle, a Live in Carer Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Muscle weakness in legs in the elderly Reviewed October 2026 Careers National Live-in Care Agency of the Year 2020 Reviewed October 2026 Home care Postoperative Live-In Care Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Respite breaks for Carers Reviewed October 2026 Respite and short-term care Respite carer responsibilities Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Why Rose chose live-in care Reviewed October 2026 Care Costs 6 Shocking Care Statistics You Need to Know Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety What to Do When an Ageing Parent Needs Care Reviewed October 2026 Dementia and Alzheimer’s care Tips to Manage Sundowners Syndrome Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support Support for Families in a Crisis Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support Supporting Disability History Month 2023 Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support Supporting a Disabled Student at University Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information The Benefits of Home Care Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care The Different Types of Live-In Care Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Trouble With Dad and Live-In Care Reviewed October 2026 Careers Thinking of a Career in Live In Care? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety How to Keep Elderly Cool in Hot Weather Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Transforming Case Management with Live-In Care Services Reviewed October 2026 Respite and short-term care Do You Require Urgent Care? Reviewed October 2026 Respite and short-term care Urgent Live-in Care at Home Reviewed October 2026 Home care What are the 5 P’s of Post Op Care Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care What are the best live-in care agencies in the UK? Reviewed October 2026 Hospital discharge and recovery What Care is Available After Surgery? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety What causes stiff joints in the elderly? Reviewed October 2026 Careers What Does a Live-in Carer Do? Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information What Does a Live-In Carer Need? Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information What Happens in the First Week of Live-in Care? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety What is a Care Needs Assessment? Reviewed October 2026 Careers What is a Live-in Care Assistant? Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information What is a Live-in Care Plan? Reviewed October 2026 Young adult care What is Assisted Living for Young Adults? Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Where can I get temporary live-in care for my parent while I’m away or need a break? Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support What is companion care? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety What is Independence for Older People Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information What is Live-in Care? Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support What is Muscular Dystrophy? Reviewed October 2026 Home care What is Postoperative Care at Home? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety What Is Respite Care for The Elderly? Reviewed October 2026 Respite and short-term care What is respite care? Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Live-in Care vs 24-Hour Care Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care What live-in care is available if my parent keeps falling at home? Reviewed October 2026 Hospital discharge and recovery What to Expect After a Hip Replacement Operation Reviewed October 2026 Respite and short-term care Who is respite care best suited for? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Why are care plans important? Reviewed October 2026 Respite and short-term care Why is respite care important? Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Why Many Families Switch From Domiciliary Care to Live-in Care Reviewed October 2026 Careers Why Work in Care? 7 Reasons to Be a Carer Reviewed October 2026 Care Costs Will Social Services Fund Live-in Care? Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support World Braille Day: A Beginner Guide to Learning Braille Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care 10 Essential Care Solutions for Farmers and Their Animals Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information Live-in Care Vs Care Home Reviewed October 2026 Latest News Causes of Difficulty Walking in Elderly People Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety How to avoid doorstep scams Reviewed October 2026 Conditions & support Top 7 Benefits of Live-In Care: Learning Disability Week Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Live-in Care for Farmers Reviewed October 2026 Live-in care Live-in Care that gives back Reviewed October 2026 General Care Information How Does Live-in Care Work? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety NICE Encourages Carers To Improve Oral Health Reviewed October 2026 Care Costs How Do We Solve the Elderly Care Crisis? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety What are the different types of care for the elderly? Reviewed October 2026 Elderly care and safety Winter tips for the Elderly Reviewed October 2026