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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Consultancy & Community
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses With Expert Training, Consultancy and a Supportive Professional Network
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated hub for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) professionals across the UK, combining specialist training, expert consultancy and a thriving peer-support community for agency nurses.
Our mission is to help nurses deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care while navigating complex CHC funding, assessments and community care pathways with confidence and competence.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing community of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share knowledge, support one another and access specialist training and consultancy services.
We provide a safe space for nurses to connect, ask questions, discuss complex CHC cases and stay up to date with NHS Continuing Healthcare policies, best practice and legal frameworks.
Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses and Healthcare Teams
Comprehensive Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training
Our Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training programmes are designed specifically for nurses working in the CHC arena, including agency nurses, independent practitioners and CHC team members.
Training covers the full CHC pathway, including checklists, Decision Support Tool (DST), eligibility criteria, evidence gathering, care planning and appeals, enabling nurses to approach CHC assessments and reviews confidently and competently.
Delivered by experienced CHC practitioners, our sessions focus on practical, real-world scenarios, helping you develop robust documentation, advocate effectively for patients and align practice with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.
Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) and Legal Framework Training
The CHC Nurses Agency Network delivers in-depth training on community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) applications, supporting nurses to understand the legal, ethical and practical aspects of restrictions in community settings.
We guide you step by step through the application and assessment process, documentation standards and multi-agency working, so you can manage complex cases safely while protecting patients’ rights and ensuring legal compliance.
This training boosts clinical confidence, improves the quality and timeliness of applications and supports better outcomes for individuals with complex health and social care needs.
Healthcare Consultancy and Professional Support for CHC Nurses
CHC Case Consultancy, Documentation Review & Clinical Support
We offer 1:1 and organisational consultancy to support nurses and providers with complex CHC cases, including eligibility reviews, appeals, evidence preparation and care planning.
Our experienced CHC clinicians can review your documentation, identify gaps, suggest improvements and support you to present clear, defensible clinical rationales aligned with CHC criteria.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner facing a complex case, our consultancy helps you improve outcomes, reduce risk and enhance professional practice.
Pre-Inspection and Quality Assurance Support
For agencies and providers working within CHC, we can support quality assurance and pre-inspection readiness, ensuring your CHC-related processes, records and care plans reflect best practice and regulatory expectations.
By identifying strengths and gaps in your current systems, we help you embed robust documentation, governance and care planning that promote patient safety, regulatory compliance and positive inspection outcomes.
Transitions in Continuing Healthcare: Supporting Patients and Professionals
Safe Transitions Between Care Settings
Transitions between hospital, home, nursing homes and other community settings can be particularly complex for individuals eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides training and guidance on coordinating safe, person-centred transitions, ensuring continuity of care, clear communication and robust risk management across multidisciplinary teams.
We help nurses understand their role in discharge planning, review processes and ongoing case management, so that patients experience smoother transitions and reduced risk of adverse events.
Supporting People With Complex Needs and Learning Disabilities
Person-Centred Care and Support Planning
Many CHC-funded individuals have learning disabilities, autism or complex behavioural needs, requiring highly personalised, evidence-based care plans.
Our network helps nurses develop person-centred care and support plans that promote independence, dignity and safety, while clearly evidencing needs against CHC domains and descriptors.
We encourage collaborative approaches that involve families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring care plans reflect what matters most to the individual.
Expert Guidance on Risk Management and Positive Behaviour Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network promotes positive behaviour support (PBS), trauma-informed approaches and robust risk management strategies to enhance quality of life for people with complex needs.
Through shared resources, peer discussion and expert input, nurses gain practical tools to support individuals safely, reduce restrictive practices and maintain a strong person-centred focus.
A Thriving Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Private Social Media Groups and 24/7 Peer Support
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is a confidential, invite-only online community where nurses can connect, share experiences and seek advice at any time.
Our private social media groups host around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who openly discuss professional issues, troubleshoot challenges and celebrate successes, 24-7-365.
This safe, supportive environment recognises the reality of CHC nursing and ensures you are never professionally isolated, even when working remotely or on agency contracts.
Regular Events, Meet-Ups and Networking Opportunities
We run regular events, webinars, workshops and informal meet-ups to bring our CHC nursing community together, both online and in person.
These events provide opportunities to learn from leading CHC experts, discuss case studies, explore policy changes and build lasting professional relationships.
Many nurses in our network become friends and remain connected for years, creating a strong support system that extends well beyond individual workplaces or contracts.
Professional Development and Career Growth in CHC Nursing
Building Confidence, Competence and Career Opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports you to develop your career in Continuing Healthcare nursing, whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner looking to specialise further.
Through training, consultancy, mentoring and networking, you can enhance your clinical knowledge, legal understanding and documentation skills, positioning yourself for advanced roles within CHC teams, case management and leadership.
A Space to Relax, Reflect and Be Understood
Nursing in CHC can be demanding and emotionally challenging, and we recognise the importance of wellbeing and peer understanding.
Our network is a place where only other nurses—who truly understand the pressures, complexity and responsibility of CHC work—can support you, listen and help you process difficult situations.
We aim to make your professional life easier, more connected and more sustainable, so you can continue delivering high-quality care without feeling alone.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Specialist CHC Expertise and Real-World Experience
Our network is led and shaped by experienced CHC nurses who understand the day-to-day realities of working in Continuing Healthcare, including agency contracts, complex caseloads and multi-agency working.
Members benefit from up-to-date CHC knowledge, practical guidance and peer-reviewed best practice, helping you stay current and confident in a rapidly evolving field.
Supportive, Person-Centred and Professionally Focused
Everything we do is grounded in person-centred care, ethical practice and professional growth, ensuring that both patients and nurses benefit.
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to specialist training, consultancy, community support and networking that enhances patient outcomes, strengthens your practice and supports your long-term career in CHC nursing.
FAQs about the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-wide community offering specialist CHC training, consultancy and peer support for agency and CHC nurses.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse with an interest or role in NHS Continuing Healthcare, including agency nurses and independent practitioners, can apply to join.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? Yes, we offer structured CHC training covering checklists, DST, eligibility, evidence gathering, appeals and care planning.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? No, while many members are agency nurses, we welcome all nurses working in or moving into CHC roles.
- How do your private social media groups work? Members are invited into secure, confidential groups where they can share cases, ask questions and access support 24/7.
- Do you offer consultancy for individual CHC cases? Yes, we provide 1:1 consultancy and documentation review for complex CHC cases, appeals and care plans.
- Are your events and workshops held online or in person? We run a mix of online webinars and in-person events, depending on topic and member demand.
- Can your training help me progress my career in CHC? Our training, mentoring and networking are designed to build CHC expertise and open up advanced career opportunities.
- Is there support for nurses working with learning disabilities and complex behaviour? Yes, we share resources and guidance on person-centred care, PBS and risk management for people with complex needs.
- How can I join or find out more about the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Visit our website or contact our team directly to enquire about membership, training dates and upcoming events.
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