CHC Nurses Agency Network: Expert CHC Training, Community & Consultancy for Agency Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Through Training, Community and Specialist Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated hub for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community settings. We provide high‑quality training, expert consultancy, and an active peer network to help you deliver safer, compliant and person‑centred care.
Our mission is to support CHC agency nurses and healthcare organisations with practical education, case management support, and a confidential community where nurses can connect, share experiences, and grow their careers.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community of over 500 Continuing Healthcare and community agency nurses across the UK. We bring nurses together to share knowledge, solve practice issues, and access expert-led development opportunities.
Through our invite‑only social media groups, online forums and regular events, members can discuss real‑world challenges, ask questions, and receive support from colleagues who truly understand the pressures of CHC practice.
A Safe Space for CHC Agency Nurses
Only another nurse understands the realities of long shifts, complex eligibility decisions, safeguarding concerns and the emotional load of working in Continuing Healthcare. Our network offers a confidential, non‑judgemental space to talk openly about work, stress, and professional dilemmas.
Many of our members build long‑term friendships and professional partnerships that continue for years, improving both wellbeing and career prospects.
Join a Growing Community of CHC Professionals
We welcome new members into the CHC Nurses Agency Network all year round. Members are invited to join our private social media groups, online discussions and informal meet‑ups where CHC nurses connect and support one another.
Our community is active 24/7/365, with agency nurses sharing professional issues, updates, learning resources and opportunities in a secure environment.
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Agency Nurses and Teams
Specialist CHC and Community DoLS Application Training
Build Confidence in CHC Eligibility, Funding and Care Planning
Our Continuing Healthcare training programmes are designed to give agency nurses and clinical teams a clear, practical understanding of CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), and funding pathways. Training is delivered by senior CHC clinicians with frontline experience.
Whether you are new to CHC or looking to update your skills, our sessions ensure you feel confident completing checklists, DSTs, care plans and reviews, while reducing delays and challenges in the CHC process.
Compliance, Best Practice and Robust Documentation
We focus on legal and regulatory compliance, helping you understand how CHC decisions link to case law, national frameworks and local policy. Training covers documentation quality, evidence gathering, MDT working, and interview techniques to support accurate and defensible eligibility decisions.
Optimising your approach to CHC applications and reviews leads to better patient outcomes, stronger audit trails, and smoother collaboration with ICBs, local authorities and providers.
Pre‑CQC Readiness Support for CHC and Community Services
Independent Pre‑CQC Assessments
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers pre‑CQC assessment support for providers delivering CHC, complex care and community nursing services. Experienced clinicians review your policies, care records, risk assessments and governance systems against current Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
This proactive review highlights strengths and pinpoints areas of risk or non‑compliance before a formal inspection, reducing the likelihood of enforcement action or downgraded ratings.
Action Plans and Ongoing Support
Following a pre‑CQC assessment, we provide a clear, prioritised action plan with practical steps to address issues in safety, effectiveness, responsiveness, leadership and caring. We can also support you to implement these changes.
Our goal is to help organisations feel confident and prepared for inspection, while embedding a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
Personalised Care, Transitions and Learning Disability Support
Safe Transitions in Care Across CHC and Community Settings
Reducing Risk During Care Transfers
Transitions between hospital, home, nursing homes and community services can be high‑risk moments for adults with complex needs. Our network includes clinicians who specialise in transition planning for CHC‑funded individuals, focusing on safety, continuity and communication.
We support teams to develop structured, person‑centred transition plans that reduce avoidable admissions, breakdowns in care, and safeguarding incidents.
Person‑Centred, Outcome‑Focused Approaches
Each transition plan is built around the individual’s health needs, preferences and goals, involving families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams where appropriate.
This person‑centred approach promotes dignity, independence and smoother recovery, while helping providers meet CQC and commissioning expectations around safe discharge and ongoing support.
Support for Individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Specialist LD Care Planning in CHC and Community Care
Many Continuing Healthcare and complex community cases involve individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Our clinicians work with providers and families to develop holistic, personalised LD care and support plans aligned with national guidance and the Mental Capacity Act.
Plans address daily living, communication, behaviour support, physical and mental health, and social inclusion, ensuring that all aspects of wellbeing are considered.
Safeguarding, Rights and Quality of Life
We place strong emphasis on safeguarding, human rights and restrictive practice reduction, helping services to deliver respectful, proportionate and lawful care.
Our aim is to enable adults with learning disabilities to live as independently and safely as possible, with care that reflects their choices, strengths and aspirations.
Expert CHC Case Management and Consultancy
Coordinating Complex CHC Packages Across Multiple Providers
Joined‑Up, Person‑Centred CHC Case Management
Our network includes experienced CHC case managers who can support ICBs, agencies and providers with the coordination of complex, multi‑provider care packages. We focus on clear communication, risk management, and maintaining person‑centred outcomes.
By bringing families, clinicians, therapists and social care professionals together, we help to create coherent, sustainable care pathways that respect individual preferences and legal frameworks.
Regulatory Compliance and Efficient Use of Resources
Our consultancy ensures that CHC case management remains compliant with national frameworks, local policies, CQC expectations and relevant legislation. We review documentation, funding decisions and governance arrangements to reduce risk.
This structured approach supports efficient use of resources, reduces duplication for frontline staff, and strengthens the quality and defensibility of care decisions.
Professional Networking and Career Development for CHC Nurses
Events, Peer Learning and Informal Meet‑Ups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in‑person events to bring our community together. These include informal meet‑ups, peer learning sessions, expert Q&As and discussion forums on current CHC practice issues.
Members gain access to shared resources, templates, case discussions and practical tips that support their daily work and long‑term career development.
Support for Your CHC Nursing Career
We help agency nurses to navigate CHC roles, contracts and career options, offering insight into opportunities across ICBs, local authorities, community providers and independent services.
Our network can be a valuable place to find mentors, collaborators and future colleagues, while building a professional profile in the CHC and complex care field.
Why Choose the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
By CHC Nurses, For CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is built and led by experienced CHC and community nurses who understand the reality of agency work, complex assessments and frontline pressures.
We combine hands‑on clinical expertise, regulatory knowledge and peer support to create a community that genuinely improves practice and wellbeing.
Practical, Real‑World Support You Can Use Immediately
Everything we offer—from training content to consultancy advice and peer discussions—is grounded in real‑world CHC practice. We focus on what actually helps you in assessments, reviews, documentation and multidisciplinary meetings.
By partnering with the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain reliable expertise, a strong support system, and a place to keep your knowledge current in a fast‑changing healthcare environment.
Join or Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, complex care or community nursing, we invite you to join our network and access training, consultancy and peer support.
Healthcare organisations, ICBs and providers can also contact us to discuss CHC training, pre‑CQC support, case management consultancy and bespoke projects.
Get in touch today to find out how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support you, your team and your organisation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community offering training, consultancy and peer support for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and community settings.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses and healthcare professionals involved in CHC, complex care and community nursing across the UK are welcome to join.
- Do you offer Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training? Yes, we provide specialist CHC training covering eligibility, DSTs, documentation, funding pathways and best practice.
- Can you help providers prepare for CQC inspections? We offer pre‑CQC readiness support, including independent reviews and action plans to strengthen compliance and quality.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only online? No, we run both online activities and, where possible, in‑person events and meet‑ups for our members.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our invite‑only groups allow members to share professional issues, ask questions and support one another in a confidential environment.
- Do you provide support with complex CHC case management? Yes, our experienced case managers and consultants can assist with coordinating complex packages and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Can you support services working with adults with learning disabilities? We help teams develop person‑centred LD care plans that focus on safety, rights, independence and quality of life.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership and service options vary, so please contact us directly for current details on joining and fees.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us via our website contact form, email or phone to discuss membership, training or consultancy needs.