CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Continuing Healthcare Training, Consultancy & Community
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses with Expert Support, Training and a Strong Professional Network
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based specialist consultancy and community dedicated to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses and healthcare organisations. We combine expert CHC training, consultancy, case management support and a thriving nurse network to improve patient outcomes, strengthen compliance and enhance nurses’ professional development.
Led by highly experienced Continuing Healthcare nurses, we support both individual agency nurses and CHC providers with tailored programmes that reflect current NHS CHC frameworks, CQC standards and best practice in complex care.
What is CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a consultancy – it is a professional community where CHC nurses can relax, connect and grow in a confidential, supportive environment.
- A private network of around 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals
- Invite-only social media groups for 24/7 peer support
- Regular online and in-person events focused on CHC practice and wellbeing
- Opportunities to share professional issues, ask questions and access resources all year round
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the pressures of nursing. Our network enables CHC nurses to support each other, solve practice challenges together and build friendships that often last for years.
Specialist CHC Training for Agency and Community Nurses
Comprehensive Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training Courses
Our Continuing Healthcare training is designed for nurses and multidisciplinary professionals who work with complex needs, fast-track funding and NHS CHC eligibility.
Core CHC training topics include:
- CHC eligibility criteria and applying the National Framework consistently
- Understanding the Decision Support Tool (DST) domains and scoring
- Checklists, reviews and appeals – process, documentation and best practice
- Care planning and risk management in community and domiciliary settings
- Legal, ethical and compliance requirements in CHC
All CHC courses are delivered by experienced CHC nurse trainers with real-world experience in assessments, commissioning and case management, ensuring training is practical, relevant and immediately usable.
Practical Training for Agency Nurses Working in CHC Settings
We offer specialist agency nurse training tailored to the realities of working in Continuing Healthcare packages, including:
- Managing complex care in the home safely and effectively
- Documentation, record-keeping and communication with CHC teams
- Working across multiple providers, agencies and MDTs
- Maintaining professional boundaries, resilience and wellbeing
- Updating skills in line with NMC, CQC and local CHC commissioning expectations
This helps nurses deliver high-quality, person-centred care while protecting their professional registration and supporting positive inspection outcomes for providers.
Community Events, Peer Support & Professional Development
Regular Networking Events and Learning Sessions
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events and workshops that bring our community together to share experience, knowledge and support.
Event formats include:
- Online webinars on CHC practice, policy changes and case law
- Interactive workshops on care planning, documentation and assessments
- Peer support meetings focused on stress, burnout and work–life balance
- Informal networking sessions for building long-term professional relationships
These events help members to stay up-to-date with Continuing Healthcare, expand their professional network and feel less isolated in agency roles.
Confidential, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nurses stays connected through a range of private, invite-only social media groups, active 24/7/365.
- Discuss complex cases and CHC processes (without breaching confidentiality)
- Ask peers for advice, templates and resources
- Share job opportunities, supervision, mentoring and support
- Talk openly about professional challenges and wins
New members are warmly welcomed into the network and supported to settle in, participate and build their confidence in CHC.
Specialist Consultancy Services for CHC Providers & Organisations
Pre-CQC Assessments & CHC Service Compliance Reviews
For healthcare organisations providing CHC-funded care, we offer detailed pre-CQC assessments and CHC service reviews to improve quality and compliance.
Our consultancy support typically includes:
- Review of policies, procedures and clinical governance for CHC services
- Audits of care plans, risk assessments and daily records in CHC packages
- Gap analysis against CQC Key Questions and NHS CHC expectations
- Clear, actionable improvement plans and staff training recommendations
- Coaching managers and clinical leads to prepare for inspection
This process boosts inspection readiness, supports safer complex care at home and enhances your organisation’s reputation among commissioners and families.
Transition Support & Complex Discharge Planning
Transitions between hospital, home and community settings are high-risk points for people with complex needs. CHC Nurses Agency Network provides specialist transition support to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborative transition and discharge planning with MDT teams
- Ensuring CHC funding, equipment and staffing are in place
- Developing safe, detailed care and escalation plans for home settings
- Supporting families and carers through education and reassurance
- Helping agencies and providers mobilise safely and on time
Our approach reduces risk, prevents avoidable readmissions and supports better outcomes for people with complex, long-term conditions.
Personalised Care & Support Planning in CHC Settings
Care & Support Plans for People with Learning Disabilities
We work closely with individuals with learning disabilities (LD), their families and multidisciplinary teams to design holistic, person-centred support plans in CHC and social care settings.
Our LD-focused planning typically includes:
- Detailed assessment of health, communication and behavioural needs
- Promoting independence, choice and dignity in daily life
- Positive behaviour support and consistent staff approaches
- Clear guidance for agency nurses working in home or supported living
- Regular review and adaptation as needs or funding change
All plans are based on evidence-based practice, co-produced with families where possible and designed to be practical for frontline staff to use.
Expert CHC Case Management Support
Our CHC case management services help commissioners, providers and families coordinate complex care packages more effectively.
- End-to-end coordination of multi-agency care for CHC-eligible individuals
- Monitoring quality, safety and outcomes within care packages
- Supporting reviews, reassessments and appeals
- Liaising between families, agencies, MDTs and commissioners
- Ensuring care remains person-centred and value for money
This integrated approach supports both the clinical and emotional needs of individuals while improving operational efficiency and compliance for organisations.
Why Join CHC Nurses Agency Network?
1. A Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is led by nurses with extensive experience in CHC, complex care and community nursing, meaning we understand your professional reality and can offer genuinely relevant support.
2. Tailored Support for Both Individuals and Organisations
Whether you are an individual agency nurse or a provider delivering CHC-funded care, we offer bespoke training, consultancy and peer support shaped around your specific needs and goals.
3. Commitment to Quality, Compliance and Best Practice
We are committed to high standards of care, robust documentation and regulatory compliance, helping both nurses and organisations feel confident when working with commissioners, CQC and families.
4. Ongoing Professional Development & Career Growth
Through our training, events and online community, CHC nurses can continuously update their skills, build confidence and progress their careers within the specialist field of Continuing Healthcare.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC agency nurse, community nurse or healthcare organisation working with Continuing Healthcare, we would be delighted to welcome you into our network.
- Step 1: Contact us via our website or email to register your interest.
- Step 2: We will guide you through joining our private, invite-only social media groups.
- Step 3: Start attending events, training and networking sessions and connect with our core network of CHC professionals.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network today and access specialist CHC expertise, peer support and career-enhancing opportunities – all in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based specialist community and consultancy supporting CHC agency nurses and healthcare organisations with training, peer support and expert guidance.
- Who can join the network? Any nurse or healthcare professional working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex community care can apply to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? No, while many members are agency nurses, we also support permanent staff, case managers and organisations involved in CHC.
- What type of CHC training do you provide? We provide training on CHC eligibility, DST completion, reviews, appeals, complex care planning and compliance with the National Framework.
- Do you help organisations prepare for CQC inspections? Yes, we offer pre-CQC assessments, documentation reviews and improvement plans specifically focused on CHC and complex care services.
- How do your private social media groups work? Members are invited into confidential groups where they can ask questions, share experiences and access peer support 24/7.
- Do you support care and support planning for learning disabilities? Yes, we develop person-centred care and support plans for individuals with learning disabilities in CHC and community settings.
- Can you help with transitions from hospital to home? Yes, we provide transition support and complex discharge planning to ensure safe, well-coordinated moves into community care.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership options vary depending on whether you are an individual or organisation, so please contact us for current details.
- How do I get started with CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply reach out via our website or email, and we will explain the next steps to join the network, access training and connect with peers.