CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training, Events & Support

CHC Nurses Agency Network connects UK Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses and providers with expert training, consultancy and peer support. Access specialist CHC courses, community DoLS training, case management guidance, and a private professional community. Stay updated on National Framework changes, build confidence with complex assessments and appeals, and join events, workshops and networking designed to improve practice, reduce isolation and enhance person‑centred care.

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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Nursing Support, Training & Community


CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Nursing Support, Training & Community

A Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses and Healthcare Providers

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and consultancy hub for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), agency nursing, and complex community care. We connect experienced CHC professionals, provide specialist training, offer consultancy support, and create a safe space for nurses to share real-world challenges, knowledge, and best practice.

Only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibility, and time-critical decisions involved in CHC and complex care. Our network is designed to reduce isolation, improve practice, and make day-to-day working life easier through peer support, expert guidance, and ongoing professional development.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Relaxed, Professional Community for CHC Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a learning environment and a relaxed social community for nurses working in CHC and related settings. Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stay in touch daily via confidential, invite-only social media groups to discuss cases, share resources, and support one another.

Many nurses in our community form lasting friendships, meet at our events, and remain connected for years. We welcome new members to join our private social media groups, online discussions, and in-person events, creating a strong, trusted network of CHC specialists across the UK.

A Hub for Knowledge, Support and Career Growth

Our network helps you build professional contacts, stay updated with CHC policy and assessment changes, and grow your career in nursing. Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced nurse assessor, you can tap into a collective pool of expertise to improve your practice, confidence, and work–life balance.

Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Courses Covering the Full Pathway

We provide specialist training programmes designed specifically for agency nurses and healthcare professionals involved in Continuing Healthcare. Our courses cover key areas such as:

  • CHC eligibility criteria and the National Framework
  • Completing CHC Checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
  • Documentation, evidence gathering, and robust clinical rationales
  • Appeals, reviews, and retrospective CHC cases
  • Interface with NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC) and social care

Training is delivered by senior CHC nurses and case managers with extensive clinical and commissioning experience, ensuring you gain practical, real-world skills that you can immediately apply in practice.

Tailored Training to Build Confidence and Compliance

We recognise that every organisation and every nurse has different needs. Our bespoke CHC training can be adapted to agency teams, individual nurses, or provider services, focusing on the specific gaps and challenges you face.

By strengthening knowledge of the CHC process, legislation, and best practice, our training helps nurses feel more confident, compliant, and effective when managing complex assessments, funding discussions, and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Consultancy and Support for CHC and Complex Care

Expert Guidance on Continuing Healthcare and Complex Funding

The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers access to consultancy services for providers, commissioners, and individual nurses who need support with CHC-related issues. Our experts can advise on:

  • Complex CHC eligibility decisions and contentious cases
  • Preparation and representation for appeals and local resolution meetings
  • Quality assurance of CHC assessments and documentation
  • Care planning and risk management for complex packages

We help you interpret national guidance correctly, build clear rationales, and ensure that decisions are lawful, fair, and person-centred.

Supporting Care Transitions and Community-Based Packages

Our network includes nurses with extensive experience in discharge to assess, step-down, and community transition planning. We support safe transitions from hospital to home or alternative care settings, designing plans that reduce delays, minimise risk, and improve continuity of care.

By working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, we promote smooth, well-coordinated transitions that protect both patients and providers, particularly where funding streams and responsibilities are complex.

Person-Centred Support for Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs

Developing Person-Centred Care Plans That Promote Independence

Many professionals within the CHC Nurses Agency Network specialise in supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism, and other complex needs. We promote a person-centred, strengths-based approach to care planning and risk assessment.

Care plans are developed collaboratively with individuals, families, and wider care teams to emphasise dignity, choice, independence, and quality of life, while also meeting regulatory expectations and safeguarding responsibilities.

Balancing Safety, Rights and Quality of Life

Our members are experienced in using evidence-based approaches, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), to reduce restrictive practices and support safe, fulfilling lives in the community.

We work to ensure that people with LD and complex needs have access to inclusive, well-coordinated care that balances risk with autonomy and meaningful activity.

CHC and Community DoLS Application Process Training

Building Skills for Complex Legal and Funding Decisions

We offer targeted training on the CHC pathway alongside the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Our sessions cover legal frameworks, capacity assessments, best interests decision-making, and how these link with CHC funding and long-term placement decisions, ensuring that practice is lawful, defensible, and well documented.

Navigating Regulatory and Governance Requirements

Through case-based learning, we support teams to complete thorough, accurate and timely CHC and DoLS-related documentation, reducing delays, safeguarding breaches, and challenges from regulators.

This training is suitable for agency nurses, case managers, and provider leads who need to confidently manage complex scenarios involving liberty, capacity, risk, and funding.

Events, Workshops and Networking for CHC Agency Nurses

Regular CHC-Focused Events to Stay Informed and Connected

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and participates in a range of online and in-person events, including webinars, study days, and informal meet-ups. These are designed to keep nurses up to date on:

  • Changes to the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare
  • Case law, policy updates, and best practice guidance
  • Common pitfalls in CHC assessments and how to avoid them
  • Practical strategies for handling workload, stress, and burnout

Our events encourage open discussion and real-world learning, giving you practical tools you can take back into your everyday practice.

Building Lifelong Professional and Personal Connections

Many nurses in our network meet through our events and go on to form long-term friendships and professional partnerships. The relaxed, supportive environment allows members to ask questions freely, share experiences, and grow together.

By being part of our community, you gain access not just to training, but to a trusted peer network that is available 24-7-365 for advice, encouragement, and shared learning.

Case Management and Complex Care Coordination Support

Expertise in Complex, Person-Centred Care Planning

Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, many members act as case managers and care coordinators for complex, high-dependency packages in the community. We support the development of holistic, person-centred care plans that address clinical, psychological, and social needs.

Our approach focuses on effective resource use, risk management, and seamless communication between all agencies involved, helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for individuals and their families.

Promoting Continuity, Safety and Regulatory Compliance

We understand the importance of continuity in complex care, especially where multiple providers, agencies, and commissioners are involved. Our members promote consistent, coordinated care that remains compliant with all relevant legal, safety, and regulatory standards.

By drawing on the experience within the network, nurses and organisations can strengthen their governance, audit trails and inspection readiness, while keeping the person at the centre of decision-making.

Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you are an agency nurse, CHC assessor, case manager, or provider working in Continuing Healthcare or complex community care, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you. We provide expert training, consultancy, peer support, and networking opportunities designed around the realities of frontline practice.

Join our private, confidential social media groups, attend our events, or enquire about bespoke training and consultancy for your organisation. Together, we can improve practice, support each other, and ensure people with complex needs receive the highest standard of person-centred care.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a professional community and consultancy hub for nurses and organisations involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses, CHC nurse assessors, case managers, and healthcare providers working with CHC or complex needs are welcome to join.
  3. Is the network only for UK-based nurses? Our primary focus is on UK Continuing Healthcare, but nurses from other regions with an interest in CHC are also welcome.
  4. What kind of training do you offer? We offer specialist training on CHC eligibility, DSTs, appeals, complex care planning, community DoLS, and related legal and regulatory frameworks.
  5. Do you provide one-to-one support or mentoring? Yes, subject to availability, members can access individual support, supervision, or mentoring from experienced CHC nurses within the network.
  6. How do I access your private social media groups? Once you express interest in joining, we will guide you through a simple verification process before inviting you into our confidential groups.
  7. Can organisations book bespoke CHC training for their teams? Yes, we regularly design and deliver tailored training sessions for agencies, care providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
  8. Do you offer consultancy for complex CHC cases and appeals? We can provide expert advice and consultancy on complex assessments, documentation, and appeals, subject to conflict-of-interest checks.
  9. How often do you run events and webinars? We host events and online sessions throughout the year, with dates and topics shared in advance via our network channels.
  10. How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us via our website contact form or through the contact details provided on our profile to discuss membership, training, or consultancy.



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