CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Nursing Community
Building a stronger, more confident Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nursing workforce
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated hub for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses and healthcare providers across the UK, combining specialist CHC training, consultancy, and a thriving professional community.
We help nurses deepen their knowledge of CHC, support organisations to stay compliant and inspection-ready, and create a space where nurses can connect, share experiences, and support one another 24/7.
A Professional Network Created by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibility, and emotional load that comes with nursing—especially in complex areas like NHS Continuing Healthcare.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to make professional life easier and more rewarding by offering:
- Access to a core network of around 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals
- Private, confidential, invite-only social media groups
- Peer-to-peer support, advice, and problem-solving available 24-7-365
- Regular in-person and online events, meet-ups, and study sessions
- Opportunities to build long-term friendships and mentoring relationships
Many of our members become friends and stay connected for years, creating a genuine community around CHC practice and professional growth.
Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Agency Nurses
Expert-led CHC training courses and workshops
We provide specialist CHC training for agency nurses and healthcare teams, helping you confidently navigate complex funding, assessment, and care planning processes.
Our CHC courses cover:
- CHC eligibility criteria and the National Framework
- How to complete and interpret Checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Understanding funding rules, appeals, and legal frameworks
- Best practice in evidence gathering, documentation, and advocacy
- Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)
All training is delivered by experienced CHC nurses who actively work in the field, turning complex guidance into practical, real-world skills that agency nurses can use immediately in practice.
Training in care planning, assessment and person-centred practice
Effective, person-centred care planning is at the heart of high-quality CHC provision.
Our training in care planning and assessment helps CHC agency nurses to:
- Conduct thorough, holistic health and social care assessments
- Develop personalised care plans that uphold dignity, independence, and choice
- Manage complex needs and risk across multiple care settings
- Understand key legal and regulatory frameworks that govern CHC and social care
- Document care in a way that supports funding decisions and clinical safety
Whether you are newly working in CHC or an experienced professional wanting to refresh and extend your knowledge, our CHC training supports career progression and better outcomes for patients.
Healthcare Consultancy and Compliance Support
Pre-CQC readiness and quality improvement support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network also supports providers and teams with healthcare consultancy services, including pre-CQC readiness reviews where appropriate.
Our experienced CHC specialists can help you to:
- Review policies, procedures and documentation to align with regulatory standards
- Identify gaps in CHC processes, governance, and training
- Strengthen clinical oversight, safeguarding and risk management
- Improve quality assurance and patient experience
- Develop clear, achievable action plans for continuous improvement
We focus on practical recommendations that support safe, person-centred CHC delivery and help organisations achieve strong inspection outcomes.
Support with complex transitions and CHC case management
Transitions between services—such as hospital to home, care home to home, or between funding streams—are often high-risk and stressful for individuals and families.
Our network offers guidance and consultancy to:
- Design safe, well-coordinated transition plans
- Ensure continuity of care and safe handovers
- Support communication between agencies, MDTs and families
- Promote patient involvement and informed decision-making
Drawing on specialist CHC expertise, we help teams improve patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction during key transition points.
Learning Disability (LD) and Complex Needs: Person-Centred CHC Support
Bespoke CHC care planning for Learning Disabilities
Many people eligible for CHC funding have Learning Disabilities and complex, long-term needs, requiring highly individualised support.
Through our training and consultancy, we help CHC nurses and providers to:
- Develop tailored CHC care plans for individuals with Learning Disabilities
- Use evidence-based approaches to communication, behaviour, and daily living support
- Balance independence, safety, and quality of life
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams
Our focus is always on delivering holistic, rights-based, person-centred support within the CHC framework.
Improving quality of life through person-centred interventions
We support CHC nurses to move beyond “task-based” care and embed truly person-centred practice in everything they do.
By focusing on individual goals, preferences, and strengths, our members are able to design and implement care that helps people live more meaningful, fulfilling lives—while still meeting complex health and safety needs.
Events, Workshops and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Regular CHC events, meet-ups and online sessions
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs a calendar of CHC-focused workshops, webinars, forums and social events designed to bring nurses together and support ongoing learning.
Our events give members the opportunity to:
- Hear from expert CHC practitioners and guest speakers
- Stay up to date with policy changes, case law and NHS guidance
- Discuss real-world CHC cases in a safe, supportive environment
- Network with other agency nurses and CHC professionals
- Gain CPD hours relevant to revalidation and career development
Many of our sessions are interactive and case-based, allowing you to apply new knowledge directly to practice.
Stay ahead with CHC news, updates and peer learning
Through our private online groups and events, members benefit from a constant flow of up-to-date CHC information, guidance and shared experience.
This culture of continuous learning ensures that CHC agency nurses within our network remain confident, informed, and ready to adapt to changes across the healthcare system.
Person-Centred Case Management and Multidisciplinary Coordination
Collaborative CHC case management support
Our network includes experienced nurses with extensive backgrounds in CHC case management and coordination.
We support healthcare teams and individual practitioners to:
- Plan and coordinate complex care packages across multiple providers
- Ensure clear communication and accountability between professionals
- Advocate for individuals and families within the CHC assessment and review process
- Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards
Our person-centred approach keeps the individual at the heart of every decision while ensuring systems, processes, and documentation remain robust.
Optimising CHC care pathways and outcomes
By bringing together specialist CHC knowledge and real-world nursing experience, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps organisations to streamline CHC care pathways and improve outcomes.
We work with teams to enhance:
- Safety and clinical effectiveness
- Communication across sectors and settings
- Patient and family satisfaction
- Consistency and quality of CHC decision-making
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a training provider—it is a supportive, professional community designed to help CHC agency nurses and healthcare organisations thrive.
By joining us or working with us, you benefit from:
- A strong, active peer network of 500+ CHC agency nurses
- Access to specialist CHC training and CPD
- Practical consultancy and compliance support
- Opportunities to build your career and develop your professional profile
- A safe space to discuss professional issues 24-7-365
We are committed to raising standards in CHC practice while supporting the wellbeing, resilience, and development of the nurses who deliver it.
How to Get Involved
If you are an agency nurse working in CHC, or a healthcare organisation looking for CHC expertise, we would love to hear from you.
You can:
- Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network and access our private groups and events
- Enrol your team on our CHC and care planning training programmes
- Request consultancy or advisory support for your organisation
- Connect with our community of CHC specialists for ongoing peer support
Contact us today to discuss how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your practice, your team, or your organisation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide community of agency nurses and CHC professionals offering training, consultancy, and 24/7 peer support.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any nurse or healthcare professional working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care can apply to join our network.
- Do you offer formal CHC training courses? Yes, we provide structured CHC training covering eligibility, assessments, funding, legal frameworks, and person-centred care planning.
- Are your training programmes suitable for new agency nurses? Absolutely, our training supports both newly qualified and highly experienced nurses working in CHC.
- How do your private social media groups work? Members are invited into confidential, moderated online groups where they can share professional issues, ask questions, and support one another 24-7-365.
- Do you provide support for organisations preparing for CQC inspections? Yes, we offer consultancy that can include pre-CQC readiness reviews, policy guidance, and quality improvement advice related to CHC.
- Can you help with complex CHC cases and transitions? We can provide guidance on complex CHC case management, transitions between services, and best practice for safe, person-centred care pathways.
- Do you organise events and CPD opportunities? Yes, we run regular online and in-person events, workshops, and study sessions that contribute to CPD and revalidation.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Our primary focus is on UK Continuing Healthcare (CHC), so our content, training, and support are designed for UK-based practitioners.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get started by contacting us via our website or social channels to join the network, request training, or discuss consultancy support.