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CHC Nurses Agency Network – Expert CHC Training, Consultancy & Support for Agency Nurses
Connecting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy service dedicated to bringing together agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex community care settings.
We provide a unique blend of professional networking, CHC training, clinical consultancy and practical support so that agency nurses and healthcare organisations can deliver consistently high-quality, person-centred care.
With a core network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nursing professionals, confidential invite-only groups and regular events, we help you build connections, grow your expertise and navigate the realities of CHC work with confidence.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a directory of nurses – it is an active, supportive professional community designed specifically around the needs of nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, community, and complex care roles.
We create safe, confidential spaces for nurses to share experiences, ask questions, discuss clinical and professional issues and access up-to-date CHC guidance 24/7/365 via our private social media channels.
Many nurses within our network become long-term colleagues and friends, regularly staying in touch, supporting each other with CHC cases, CQC expectations, documentation standards and career decisions.
Our Core Services at a Glance
1. CHC Training & Professional Development for Agency Nurses
We deliver specialist CHC training programmes created for agency nurses and healthcare professionals who work in or alongside Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
Our courses are practical, case-based and focused on what you actually need in day-to-day practice, including:
- Understanding the CHC National Framework and eligibility criteria
- Completing high-quality CHC checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Best practice in assessment, care planning and documentation standards
- Working effectively with ICBs, MDTs and community teams
- Risk management, safeguarding and person-centred care in complex cases
Our training aims to boost confidence, improve clinical decision-making and reduce anxiety around CHC processes, appeals and complex funding situations.
2. Healthcare Consultancy & Support for CHC Providers
In addition to supporting individual nurses, the CHC Nurses Agency Network provides consultancy services to agencies, care providers, and healthcare organisations delivering CHC-funded packages of care.
Our experienced CHC practitioners can support you with:
- Clinical oversight and quality assurance of CHC packages
- Developing or reviewing care plans and risk assessments
- Guidance on staffing, skill mix and clinical competencies
- Implementing robust policies and procedures around CHC and community care
- Supporting organisations through transitions, restructures or rapid service changes
We help you meet regulatory standards and maintain safe, high-quality care while also supporting the wellbeing and development of your nursing workforce.
3. A Supportive CHC Agency Nurse Community
We recognise that agency and CHC work can be isolating and stressful, and that only another nurse truly understands the pressures involved.
That is why the CHC Nurses Agency Network focuses strongly on community and peer support:
- Confidential, invite-only social media groups available 24-7-365
- Regular online and in-person events and meet-ups
- Opportunities to share cases, seek advice and debrief with peers
- Space to talk openly about professional issues, burnout, workload and career goals
We welcome new members into our network and help you integrate quickly into our established CHC nursing community.
Focus Areas of Our Services
Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Community Care
Transitions between hospital, home, care homes and specialist placements are often high-risk points for patients and stressful for staff.
Our network supports nurses and organisations to manage safe, person-centred transitions by sharing:
- Best practice for hospital-to-home and step-down processes
- Strategies to maintain continuity of care and minimise disruption
- Guidance on communication, documentation and handovers
- Approaches to family liaison and expectation management
We help you put the patient at the centre of every transition, with joined-up working across services.
Pre-CQC Assessment Support for Providers
Preparing for Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections can be daunting, especially if you deliver CHC-funded or complex care packages.
Through our consultancy and expert network, we help providers to:
- Undertake pre-CQC assessments and gap analyses
- Review policies, procedures and care documentation
- Strengthen evidence around safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership
- Ensure CHC-specific practices meet both CQC and ICB expectations
Working with the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you greater confidence in inspection readiness and ongoing quality improvement.
Supporting Patients with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Complex Needs
Many nurses within our network work with individuals who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and other complex needs within CHC and community settings.
Our community regularly shares practical approaches and peer-reviewed best practice on:
- Developing personalised care and support plans
- Promoting independence, dignity and meaningful choice
- Managing behaviours that challenge in a person-centred way
- Working collaboratively with families, MDTs and external agencies
We are committed to supporting care that improves quality of life and long-term outcomes for people with complex needs.
Training in CHC & Community DoLS Application Processes
Enhancing Staff Knowledge and Skills in CHC
Our Continuing Healthcare training is designed to develop deep, practical understanding of CHC processes for nurses working in community, agency and complex care roles.
Key areas covered include:
- CHC checklists, DSTs and MDT decision-making
- Legal and ethical frameworks underpinning CHC eligibility and funding
- Writing clearly evidenced rationales for domains and recommendations
- Responding to appeals, reviews and panel queries
Our interactive, real-world sessions help nurses feel more confident, prepared and aligned with national guidance.
Understanding Community DoLS and Related Applications
We also offer guidance on the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in community and CHC settings, and on related legal processes where applicable.
Our network can support you to:
- Recognise when DoLS or community liberty safeguards may be required
- Understand the assessment and authorisation process
- Document and justify restrictions in a legally defensible, person-centred way
- Work effectively with Best Interests Assessors and local authorities
This knowledge helps you to protect patients’ rights while keeping care safe and compliant.
Events, Networking & Peer Learning
Regular CHC Events & Community Meet-Ups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and participates in regular events focused on Continuing Healthcare and complex community care, including:
- Online webinars and workshops
- Case discussion and peer supervision-style sessions
- In-person networking events and informal meet-ups where possible
These events are designed to facilitate knowledge sharing, reflective practice and professional growth among agency nurses and CHC practitioners.
Sharing Practical Insights from the Front Line
Because our network consists of nurses who are actively working in CHC and complex care, our events and discussions are firmly rooted in real-world practice.
Members gain practical insights on:
- Optimising resources in community and CHC packages
- Navigating legal, ethical and funding challenges
- Improving patient outcomes and family relationships
- Managing the emotional load and stress often associated with CHC work
This peer-led approach ensures you stay up-to-date with current policies, regulations and emerging best practice.
Case Management & Clinical Coordination Expertise
Person-Centred Case Management Support
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network work as or alongside case managers and clinical coordinators in CHC and community care.
Through our consultancy and community discussions, we support:
- Coordinating complex care packages across multiple providers
- Ensuring holistic care that addresses physical, emotional and social needs
- Maintaining clear communication between all stakeholders
- Reviewing and adjusting care plans in response to changing needs
Our focus is always on person-centred coordination that enhances quality of life and supports long-term stability.
Supporting Legal, Regulatory & Professional Standards
We help nurses and providers understand and meet the legal and regulatory requirements that shape CHC and community nursing practice, including CQC, NMC and ICB expectations.
Our network supports you to:
- Maintain clear, defensible documentation
- Demonstrate safe, effective, person-centred care
- Stay aligned with national policy changes and guidance
- Maintain your own professional accountability and revalidation requirements
By staying informed and supported, you can focus on what matters most – delivering excellent care.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network means you are no longer navigating CHC, agency work and complex community care alone.
You gain access to:
- A trusted, confidential community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals
- Specialist CHC training, consultancy and peer learning
- 24-7-365 access to private social media groups where professional issues can be openly discussed
- Events and resources designed to enhance both your clinical practice and career development
Our personalised, nurse-led approach ensures that everything we offer is relevant, practical and focused on the challenges you face every day.
How to Get Involved
If you are an agency nurse, CHC practitioner or organisation involved in Continuing Healthcare, we invite you to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
Contact us to:
- Request membership of our private social media groups
- Enquire about CHC training, events or consultancy
- Discuss how we can support your team, service or organisation
Reach out via our website or phone, and we will guide you through the next steps in joining our supportive, expert CHC nursing community.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is open to agency nurses and healthcare professionals working in or closely with Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- Is membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? Basic access to our community may be free or low cost, with additional fees for certain training, consultancy or events depending on the package.
- Do you only support UK-based CHC nurses? Our primary focus is on UK NHS Continuing Healthcare, but nurses from similar international systems may still benefit from aspects of our community and resources.
- What types of CHC training do you provide? We offer training on CHC frameworks, checklists, DSTs, care planning, documentation, appeals, community DoLS and related legal and ethical issues.
- Can organisations book training or consultancy for their teams? Yes, we work with agencies, care providers and other organisations to deliver tailored CHC training and consultancy support.
- How do I access the private social media groups? After you contact us and your membership is approved, you will receive secure, invite-only links to join our confidential groups.
- Are your events online or in person? We run a mixture of online webinars and sessions, with in-person events or meet-ups arranged where practical and appropriate.
- Do you help with CQC inspection preparation? Yes, we offer pre-CQC assessment support, documentation reviews and guidance to help you demonstrate safe, effective CHC and community care.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network suitable for newly qualified nurses? Yes, our network and training are valuable for nurses at all levels, including those new to CHC who want to build strong foundations early.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us through our website or by phone and we will explain membership options, upcoming events and how we can support you or your organisation.
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