CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training, Support & Events

CHC Nurses Agency Network offers specialist NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training, peer support, events and consultancy for agency and community nurses. Join a trusted UK-wide network of 500+ CHC professionals, access confidential invite-only groups, stay updated on CHC policy, DoLS and CQC expectations, and grow your skills, confidence and career with practical workshops, webinars and expert guidance.

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

Welcome to CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your Hub for CHC Excellence & Professional Support

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and consultancy for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community care and complex care. We specialise in CHC training, professional development, peer support and consultancy designed specifically for agency nurses and healthcare organisations involved in CHC.

Built by nurses, for nurses, our network provides a safe space to connect, learn and grow. We help you navigate the complexities of CHC assessments, care planning, funding, CQC expectations and multidisciplinary working, while offering a strong peer community that understands the realities of agency nursing.

With an active core membership of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we offer confidential invite-only social media groups, events, training and consultancy that support both your day-to-day practice and your long-term nursing career.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Professional Community for CHC Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional hub where CHC nurses, complex care nurses and agency nurses can access expert guidance, share experiences and build long-lasting professional relationships.

We understand that only another nurse truly understands the demands, pressures and emotional load of nursing – especially within Continuing Healthcare and complex community caseloads. Our network is designed to offer both practical support and a place to relax, debrief and connect with colleagues who “get it”.

  • Join our private social media groups for real-time support 24/7/365
  • Access a trusted peer network of 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals
  • Stay updated on CHC policy changes, best practice and documentation
  • Build friendships, professional contacts and mentoring relationships

Many nurses in our network become friends and remain in touch for years. We welcome new members at all stages – from nurses new to CHC to highly experienced CHC nurse assessors and case managers.

CHC Training & Professional Development for Agency Nurses

Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training

Develop Your Skills in CHC Assessment, Eligibility & Funding

We provide specialist CHC training tailored for agency nurses, bank nurses and community nurses who work within or alongside Continuing Healthcare. Our training supports you to deepen your understanding of:

  • CHC eligibility criteria and the National Framework
  • Checklists, DSTs (Decision Support Tools) and evidence gathering
  • Care planning and documentation for CHC-funded packages
  • Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working and professional advocacy
  • Appeals, reviews and disputes around CHC decisions

Sessions are run by experienced CHC nurses and trainers who combine clear theory with practical examples from frontline practice. Whether you are new to CHC or seeking to refine your expertise, our bespoke CHC courses help you work confidently and in line with current guidance.

Community DoLS, Capacity & Legal Frameworks

We also provide training around community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), mental capacity and related legal frameworks that impact CHC and complex care packages in the community.

This includes:

  • Understanding Mental Capacity Assessments in practice
  • Recognising when DoLS may be required in community or care home settings
  • Supporting applications, documentation and liaison with local authorities
  • Ensuring patient rights, safety and dignity remain central

Our goal is to give agency nurses the confidence and clarity needed to work safely, ethically and lawfully in complex cases.

Workshops, Webinars & Events for Ongoing Learning

Regular Events to Support CHC Practice & Community

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events for our community of CHC and agency nurses. These sessions focus on:

  • Updates on CHC policy, National Framework changes and local practice
  • Case-based learning, reflection and supervision-style discussions
  • Topics such as documentation, risk management, safeguarding and MDT working
  • Peer networking and emotional support

Our events are deliberately interactive and practical, giving you tools you can immediately apply in your day-to-day role. Many nurses use these sessions as a way to keep up with CPD requirements and evidence ongoing professional development and reflection.

Consultancy & Support for Healthcare Organisations

CHC-Focused Support for Providers & Agencies

Helping Organisations Deliver Safe, Compliant CHC Services

In addition to supporting individual nurses, we offer consultancy services for care providers, nursing agencies and health & social care organisations involved in CHC-funded care.

Our experienced CHC professionals can help you with:

  • Setting up or strengthening CHC pathways, policies and procedures
  • Improving documentation and evidence to support CHC decisions and funding
  • Preparing teams for CQC expectations around complex care and CHC packages
  • Providing training and supervision for nurses working within CHC

We work collaboratively to ensure your services are person-centred, robust, safe and aligned with current guidance, helping you build a strong reputation in CHC and complex care.

Pre-CQC Readiness for CHC and Complex Care Services

Strengthening Quality and Governance in CHC Settings

While we are not a CQC inspection body, we understand how CHC, complex care and community nursing are scrutinised from a regulatory and quality perspective. We can support you to:

  • Review care records, risk assessments and care plans for CHC packages
  • Identify gaps, risks or inconsistencies in complex care documentation
  • Enhance clinical governance, supervision and escalation processes
  • Strengthen staff understanding of CHC frameworks and responsibilities

This support helps you demonstrate safe, effective, responsive and well-led services, particularly in relation to high-risk and high-complexity packages of care.

Support with Care Planning, Transitions & Complex Needs

Safe Transitions Between Hospital, Home & Care Settings

Reducing Risk During High-Stress Care Transitions

Transitions between hospital, home, nursing homes and community settings are recognised as high-risk periods for patients and families, especially where CHC funding and complex packages are involved.

The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports nurses and organisations to:

  • Plan and coordinate safe discharges and transfers
  • Ensure clear handover, communication and documentation
  • Promote continuity of care across teams and services
  • Support families to understand CHC processes and what to expect

By sharing best practice tools, templates and real-world insights, we help you make transitions smoother for patients, carers and professionals.

Person-Centred Care for People with Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

Individualised Care & Support Planning

Many CHC and complex care packages involve individuals with learning disabilities, autism, neurological conditions or multiple long-term conditions. Through our network and training, we support nurses to develop person-centred, strengths-based care plans that promote:

  • Independence and choice wherever possible
  • Dignity, respect and inclusion in all aspects of care
  • Collaborative working with families, support staff and MDTs
  • Evidence-based approaches to behaviour, communication and risk

Our focus is on care that is not only clinically sound but also compassionate and holistic, supporting people to live as fully and safely as possible in their chosen setting.

Case Management & Complex Care Coordination

Expert Support for Complex, Multidisciplinary Cases

Coordinating Holistic Care Around the Person

Through our network, we bring together experienced CHC nurses, case managers and complex care professionals who understand the challenges of coordinating care across multiple services.

We share knowledge, tools and strategies for:

  • Managing highly complex clinical needs in the community
  • Working effectively within MDTs, ICBs, local authorities and provider teams
  • Balancing risk, autonomy and safeguarding
  • Ensuring care remains person-centred and outcome-focused

Our aim is to strengthen your ability to deliver cohesive, continuous and legally compliant care for people with complex, long-term needs funded through CHC or joint packages.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Trusted Community for CHC & Agency Nursing Professionals

By Nurses, For Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network combines real-world clinical experience with a genuine commitment to supporting nurses. We understand the pressures of agency and CHC work – from last-minute shift changes and complex caseloads to emotional strain and documentation demands.

By becoming part of our network, you gain:

  • Access to invite-only, confidential social media groups active 24-7-365
  • Opportunities to ask questions, share challenges and get peer support
  • Information on CHC policy, practice, training and events
  • A supportive professional family that walks alongside you in your career

Committed to Continuous Learning & Better Care

Growing Your Skills, Confidence & Career

We believe in lifelong learning and continuous improvement in healthcare. Our network is designed to help you:

  • Stay current and competent in CHC and complex care
  • Build a strong professional profile as a CHC specialist or complex care nurse
  • Access development opportunities, mentorship and networking
  • Look after your own wellbeing, resilience and work–life balance

Whether you are looking to deepen your CHC expertise, expand your professional network or simply find a safe space to talk to people who understand, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network is straightforward. We welcome:

  • Agency nurses working in CHC or complex care
  • Bank, community and practice nurses involved in CHC pathways
  • Nurse assessors, case managers and specialist nurses
  • Healthcare professionals seeking to learn more about CHC

To become a member and access our private social media groups, events and resources, simply contact us via our website or email. We will guide you through the next steps and provide an invitation to our confidential online spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – It is a professional community and support network for agency and CHC nurses offering training, peer support, events and consultancy.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – Any nurse or healthcare professional involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare or complex community care can apply to join.
  3. Is membership to the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? – Core membership of our online peer support groups is free, with some optional paid training and events.
  4. What types of CHC training do you offer? – We provide training on CHC eligibility, Checklists, DSTs, documentation, MDT working, appeals and community DoLS.
  5. How do your private social media groups work? – We run confidential, invite-only groups where members can ask questions, share experiences and access support 24-7-365.
  6. Do you support organisations as well as individual nurses? – Yes, we offer consultancy and training for providers, agencies and organisations involved in CHC and complex care.
  7. Can you help me understand CHC assessments and funding decisions? – Yes, our training and peer discussions focus heavily on CHC assessment processes, evidence and funding criteria.
  8. Do you run in-person events as well as online sessions? – We run a mix of online webinars, virtual meet-ups and, where possible, in-person events to bring the network together.
  9. Is the network UK-focused? – Yes, we are primarily focused on the UK NHS Continuing Healthcare framework and related community care systems.
  10. How can I join or find out more? – You can contact us directly via our website or email, and we will send you details on membership and how to access our private groups.