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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses with Training, Community and Expert Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist hub for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses who want to develop their careers, build strong professional connections and stay fully up-to-date with CHC practice and regulation. We bring together agency nurses working across community, acute and complex care settings to share knowledge, gain confidence and enhance standards of patient care.
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the demands, responsibility and pressure of the role. Our network provides a safe, confidential space where CHC agency nurses can talk openly, access expert guidance and learn from one another, 24/7, 365 days a year.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, invite-only community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK. Members connect via secure social media groups, regular online sessions and in-person events, building long-term professional and personal relationships.
We welcome new CHC nurses into our network to join our private groups, share experiences, attend events and access specialist training, consultancy and peer support focused on Continuing Healthcare practice, assessments and commissioning.
Our Core Services for CHC Agency Nurses and Providers
Specialist Training for CHC Nurses
We provide targeted training programmes specifically designed for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community-based complex care. Our courses cover CHC eligibility assessments, Decision Support Tool (DST) completion, evidence-based report writing, funding processes and person-centred care planning.
Training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners and nurse consultants, ensuring content is practical, up-to-date and aligned with the latest National Framework and local commissioning policies. Sessions are interactive, case-based and focused on improving both confidence and compliance in daily practice.
CHC Consultancy and Professional Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers consultancy support for nurses and organisations navigating complex CHC cases, appeals and commissioning challenges. We provide expert advice on CHC processes, documentation standards, MDT working and best practice in eligibility decision-making.
Our consultants work alongside nursing teams, agencies and care providers to identify gaps, strengthen clinical evidence, streamline processes and improve outcomes for patients requiring funded Continuing Healthcare and community services.
Transition Support and Community-Based Care
Safe Transitions for Complex CHC Packages
Transitions between hospital, home and community settings can be high risk for patients with complex needs and CHC funding. We support CHC nurses and care teams with structured transition planning, ensuring safety, continuity of care and clear communication across all professionals involved.
Our community of experienced CHC nurses share practical guidance on managing step-down, hospital discharge, new community packages and changes in clinical needs, helping to minimise disruption and avoid unnecessary hospital readmissions.
Person-Centred, Rights-Based Care
Every transition and care plan is rooted in person-centred principles, respecting each individual’s wishes, dignity and legal rights. We promote best practice in consent, advocacy, involvement of family and carers, and clear, compassionate communication at every stage of the CHC journey.
Pre-CQC and Governance Support for CHC Services
Preparing CHC and Community Services for CQC Scrutiny
Although CHC funding is commissioned by ICBs, many CHC-funded services are delivered by CQC-regulated providers. We help nursing teams and providers prepare for CQC inspections by reviewing CHC-related policies, care plans, risk assessments, capacity assessments and DoLS/Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) documentation.
Our pre-inspection reviews identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen quality, safety and governance so that CHC-funded services demonstrate compliance and high standards of care.
Continuous Quality and Compliance Improvement
We support organisations in embedding continuous quality improvement in CHC practice, from incident learning and audit cycles to documentation standards and MDT collaboration. Our network gives nurses ongoing access to shared tools, templates and peer advice to keep pace with regulatory and framework changes.
CHC and Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS / LPS) Training
Strengthening Knowledge of CHC, DoLS and LPS
We offer focused training on the interface between CHC, the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), current Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the upcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). Our sessions explain legal duties, best interest decision-making and the documentation required to evidence lawful care restrictions in community settings.
By increasing confidence around capacity, consent and deprivation of liberty, CHC nurses are better equipped to protect patients’ rights and ensure robust, defensible clinical and legal practice.
Application Processes and Best Practice Documentation
Our workshops walk nurses through community DoLS/LPS application pathways, essential forms, timescales and liaison with local authorities or responsible bodies. We share best practice examples, templates and real case scenarios to help avoid errors, delays and compliance risks in CHC-funded community care.
CHC Events, Webinars and Networking Opportunities
Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events bringing CHC agency nurses together to learn, reflect and connect. These include CPD-accredited webinars, case discussion forums, Q&A sessions with CHC specialists and informal networking meet-ups.
Our events are a relaxed, supportive space where nurses can discuss challenging cases, share strategies and stay informed about changes to the National Framework, local policies and commissioning practice.
Staying Ahead of CHC Policy and Practice Changes
Through our seminars and community updates, members receive early insight into CHC policy developments, national guidance, legal rulings and best practice innovations. This helps agency nurses remain current, compliant and confident in their CHC roles, wherever they are working.
Case Management and Complex Care Coordination
Person-Centred Case Management for CHC Patients
Many members of our network specialise in complex case management for CHC-funded individuals with high clinical, social and psychological needs. We promote a holistic, person-centred approach to assessment, planning, implementation and review of complex community packages.
Our shared resources and peer support enable nurses to coordinate multiple providers effectively, optimise funding, manage risk and improve quality of life for people receiving CHC in the community.
Supporting CHC Nurses to Build Advanced Skills
We also support CHC nurses who want to expand into advanced roles such as case managers, specialist assessors or clinical leads. Through mentoring, peer discussion and targeted training, we help nurses develop leadership, communication and documentation skills essential for senior CHC positions.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a training provider – it is a long-term professional community built by CHC nurses, for CHC nurses. Many of our members not only develop strong working relationships but also form friendships that last for years.
By joining, you gain access to confidential, invite-only social media groups, ongoing peer support, practical resources, CHC-specific training and regular events that make working in Continuing Healthcare more sustainable, rewarding and informed.
How to Get Involved with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare or community complex care, we invite you to explore membership of our network. You can connect with like-minded professionals, access expert-led training, and share real-world challenges with colleagues who truly understand your role.
Contact us today via our website or social media channels to find out how to join our private groups, sign up for upcoming CHC events and start benefiting from the collective knowledge of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is the CHC Nurses Agency Network for? It is for agency nurses and nursing professionals working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community-based complex care across the UK.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can request to join by contacting us through our website or social media, after which you may be invited into our private groups.
- Is the network open to non-agency nurses? Our primary focus is CHC agency nurses, but we may consider other CHC professionals who are closely aligned with our aims and values.
- What kind of CHC training do you offer? We offer training on CHC eligibility assessments, DST completion, care planning, documentation, funding pathways and complex case management.
- Do you provide support with DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)? Yes, we run dedicated sessions on MCA, DoLS, LPS and how they interact with CHC-funded community care.
- Are your events and webinars CPD-accredited? Many of our training sessions and webinars are CPD-focused, and details of accreditation are provided with each event.
- Can the network help with complex CHC appeals or disputes? We offer peer discussion and consultancy support to help nurses navigate complex CHC cases, appeals and commissioning issues.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network free to join? Some aspects of the community are free, while specific training, events or consultancy may be chargeable depending on the service.
- How do you keep discussions confidential and secure? We use private, invite-only social media groups with clear rules, moderation and a strong culture of professional confidentiality.
- Can organisations or agencies partner with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Yes, we welcome collaboration with agencies and providers looking to support and upskill their CHC nursing workforce.
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