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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Expert CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
Specialist Continuing Healthcare Support for Agency Nurses & Healthcare Providers
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist platform for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses and healthcare providers, combining expert CHC training, consultancy services and a strong professional community. We help agency nurses, care providers and organisations improve CHC practice, navigate complex funding and regulatory challenges, and deliver consistently high standards of person-centred care. Our network is built and led by experienced CHC professionals who understand the daily pressures nurses face and the skills required to succeed in complex care environments.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a consultancy; it is a professional hub where CHC agency nurses can connect, learn and grow together. We provide a safe, supportive community alongside specialist training and consultancy services focused on NHS Continuing Healthcare, CQC readiness, care transitions and case management. With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we offer a confidential space for discussion, problem-solving and professional development, available 24/7/365 through our private, invite-only social media groups.
Professional Community & Peer Support for CHC Agency Nurses
A Relaxed, Supportive Space for CHC Professionals
The CHC Agency Nurses Network is a place where you can unwind, share experiences and be understood by colleagues who truly know the pressures of CHC nursing. Only another nurse understands the reality of complex caseloads, tight deadlines, emotionally demanding situations and the responsibility of making robust CHC recommendations. Our network creates a supportive environment where you can talk openly, seek advice and access peer support without judgement.
Private Social Media Groups & Ongoing Connections
We maintain several confidential, invite-only social media groups dedicated to CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals. Within these spaces, members share clinical queries, CHC eligibility questions, policy updates, documentation tips and career opportunities. Many nurses in our network stay in regular contact, build long-term friendships and continue to support each other professionally and personally over many years.
Regular CHC Events, Meet-Ups & Networking
To strengthen our community, we organise regular CHC-focused events, including online webinars, in-person workshops, study days and informal meet-ups. These events help you:
- Keep up to date with changes in the NHS CHC National Framework and local policies
- Share best practice around multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and decision support tools (DSTs)
- Develop confidence in complex assessments, appeals and reviews
- Build your professional network and discover new work opportunities
New members are always welcome, and we actively encourage participation from nurses at all stages of their CHC journey.
Comprehensive CHC Training for Agency Nurses
Specialist Courses in NHS Continuing Healthcare
We provide bespoke CHC training programmes designed specifically for agency nurses, care coordinators, nurse assessors and healthcare providers. Our courses cover:
- Understanding the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework
- Eligibility criteria, primary health need and key indicators of nature, intensity, complexity and unpredictability
- Best practice in completing CHC checklists and DST documentation
- Coordinating MDT meetings and working with integrated care boards (ICBs)
- Appeals, local resolution meetings and retrospective reviews
All training is delivered by experienced CHC professionals who understand the realities of front-line practice, helping you apply learning directly to your daily work.
Flexible Learning for New & Experienced CHC Nurses
Our training is suitable for nurses who are completely new to CHC, as well as highly experienced CHC practitioners seeking to refresh and deepen their knowledge. We provide in-person workshops, virtual training sessions and tailored in-house programmes for agencies and provider organisations. Each course is practical, case-study based and focused on real-world application to strengthen your CHC practice and improve patient outcomes.
CHC Consultancy & Organisational Support
Pre-CQC & Quality Assurance Consultancy
Preparing for a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection can be challenging, especially when CHC processes and documentation are complex. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers pre-CQC consultancy to help you review quality, safety and governance linked to CHC and complex care. We assess your policies, procedures, care records and risk management systems, providing clear, actionable recommendations to support regulatory compliance and high-quality care delivery.
Support with Continuing Healthcare Processes & Pathways
We work with care homes, domiciliary providers, case managers and agencies to refine CHC-related pathways. This includes support with:
- Implementing robust CHC referral and assessment processes
- Improving clinical documentation and evidence gathering
- Managing funding disputes and communication with ICBs
- Ensuring person-centred care within CHC-funded packages
Our goal is to help you navigate the complexity of CHC while keeping the patient at the centre of all decision-making.
Transitions of Care & Complex Case Support
Safe Transitions Between Care Settings
Transitions between hospital, community services and home care are often high risk, especially for people with complex health needs who may be eligible for Continuing Healthcare. We provide guidance and support to ensure seamless transfers, working with teams to minimise delays, prevent avoidable readmissions and maintain continuity of care. Our approach promotes dignity, safety and clear communication across all agencies involved.
Case Management & Person-Centred Coordination
Our case management support focuses on person-centred care coordination for complex CHC-funded individuals. We help align multidisciplinary input, coordinate services from multiple providers and ensure that care plans are comprehensive, up to date and responsive to changing needs. This holistic approach supports better clinical outcomes, improved quality of life and efficient use of resources.
Person-Centred Care for People with Learning Disabilities
Developing Tailored Support Plans
Many CHC-funded individuals have Learning Disabilities (LD) and require carefully designed, person-centred care plans. We support nurses and organisations to create personalised care and support plans that promote independence, communication, engagement and safety. Our approach is collaborative, involving families, advocates and wider care teams to ensure that each plan truly reflects the person’s needs and preferences.
Improving Quality of Life in Complex Care
Using evidence-based practice and the principles of positive behaviour support, we help teams deliver compassionate, respectful care to people with LD and complex health needs. Our guidance ensures that care remains outcome-focused, promotes autonomy and is aligned with legal frameworks such as the Mental Capacity Act and relevant safeguarding guidance.
Supporting Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Compliance in CHC
Documentation, Governance & Best Practice
Strong documentation and governance are essential for safe, defensible CHC practice. We support nurses and providers to ensure that care plans, risk assessments, capacity assessments, best interest decisions and CHC documentation meet legal and regulatory standards. This reduces risk, supports CQC compliance and strengthens the quality and transparency of clinical decision-making.
Ethical Decision-Making & Professional Support
CHC cases can raise complex ethical questions, particularly around consent, capacity, end-of-life care and family expectations. Our network offers a professional sounding board where nurses can discuss difficult cases confidentially, reflect on decisions and access peer support to manage challenging situations in a safe, ethical and person-centred way.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Led by Experienced CHC Nursing Professionals
Our core team and wider community include highly experienced CHC nurse assessors, case managers, agency nurses and clinical leaders who understand the realities of CHC work. This depth of expertise allows us to offer practical, relevant and up-to-date guidance grounded in current practice.
Supportive Community, 24/7/365
We openly share professional issues, questions and resources throughout the year via our private groups and events. Whether you are troubleshooting a complex DST, preparing for an MDT meeting or exploring a new CHC role, you can rely on the collective insight of hundreds of CHC professionals.
Flexible, Personalised Support for Nurses & Organisations
We recognise that every nurse, agency and provider organisation has different needs. Our training and consultancy can be fully customised to your context, whether you are building a CHC team from scratch, onboarding new agency nurses to CHC or refining existing processes.
Focus on Continuous Professional Development
We are committed to continuous learning and professional growth, offering regular updates, events and development opportunities in line with emerging policies, guidelines and best practice in Continuing Healthcare. By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you stay informed, connected and ready to progress your career.
Partner with CHC Nurses Agency Network to Raise Your CHC Standards
Whether you are an individual agency nurse, a nursing agency, a care provider or a commissioning organisation, the CHC Nurses Agency Network can help you strengthen your CHC knowledge, improve quality and feel more confident managing complex cases. From specialist training and consultancy to a vibrant, supportive community, we provide the tools and relationships you need to deliver safe, effective and person-centred CHC.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network Today
We welcome new members who want to learn, share and connect with like-minded CHC professionals. Get in touch to find out more about our training programmes, consultancy services, private social media groups and upcoming events. Let the CHC Nurses Agency Network support your professional journey and help you deliver outstanding Continuing Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy service for agency nurses and healthcare providers working in NHS Continuing Healthcare.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any nurse or healthcare professional involved in CHC, including agency nurses, nurse assessors, case managers and care providers, can apply to join.
- What types of CHC training do you offer? We offer in-person and online training covering CHC eligibility, the National Framework, documentation, DSTs, MDTs, appeals and complex case management.
- Are your training programmes suitable for new CHC nurses? Yes, our courses cater for both beginners and experienced CHC practitioners, with content tailored to different levels of knowledge and experience.
- Do you provide support for CQC preparation? Yes, we offer pre-CQC consultancy focused on CHC-related processes, documentation, governance and quality assurance.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our confidential, invite-only groups provide a 24/7 space for CHC nurses to ask questions, share updates and support each other professionally.
- Can you help with complex CHC cases and transitions of care? Yes, we provide guidance on complex CHC cases, safe transitions between settings and person-centred case management.
- Do you support care for people with Learning Disabilities within CHC? We help develop and review person-centred care plans for people with Learning Disabilities and complex health needs who may be CHC-funded.
- Are your services available to organisations as well as individual nurses? Yes, we work with individual practitioners, nursing agencies, care homes, domiciliary providers and other healthcare organisations.
- How can I join or contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website, email or phone to enquire about membership, training, consultancy or upcoming events.
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