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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Continuing Healthcare Support for Agency Nurses & Healthcare Providers
A Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses, Training, and Consultancy
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and consultancy service for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care across the UK. We support agency nurses, case managers, and healthcare providers with expert CHC training, peer networking, and specialist consultancy designed to improve care quality, compliance, and professional wellbeing.
Built by nurses for nurses, our network understands the realities of agency work, the pressures of CHC decision-making, and the complexity of navigating NHS Continuing Healthcare frameworks. We combine clinical expertise, hands‑on CHC experience, and a strong professional community to help you deliver safe, effective, and person‑centred care.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a professional community and a specialist CHC consultancy. We provide:
- A supportive network of over 500 CHC agency nurses
- Expert Continuing Healthcare training and education
- Specialist CHC consultancy for providers and teams
- Private, confidential social media groups for 24/7 peer support
- Regular events, webinars, and networking sessions
- Guidance on CHC assessments, funding, and case management
Our aim is to make agency nursing in CHC easier, safer, and more rewarding – professionally, practically, and personally.
Specialist Continuing Healthcare Training for Agency Nurses
We offer comprehensive CHC training programmes tailored specifically for agency nurses, bank nurses, and independent practitioners involved in Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care (FNC), and complex community care.
Our courses cover the full CHC pathway, helping you build confidence in assessments, documentation, advocacy, and multidisciplinary working – all aligned with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.
Core CHC Training Topics
Our CHC training for nurses and healthcare teams typically includes:
- Understanding CHC eligibility criteria and the Decision Support Tool (DST)
- Comprehensive CHC assessments and evidence gathering
- Writing robust clinical rationales and professional reports
- Managing multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and discussions
- CHC reviews, appeals, and dispute resolution
- Legal and policy frameworks underpinning CHC and FNC
- Person-centred care planning for complex needs
- Professional boundaries, documentation, and defensible record keeping
Training is delivered by experienced CHC nurses and consultants who actively work within the field, ensuring content is current, practical, and evidence‑based.
Flexible, Customised CHC Training Solutions
We recognise that different organisations and nurses have different needs. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides bespoke training solutions for:
- Agency nurses and bank staff new to CHC
- Experienced CHC practitioners seeking updates and refreshers
- Care home and community teams working with CHC‑funded individuals
- Case managers and coordinators involved in complex care packages
Training can be delivered via:
- Online workshops and webinars
- Interactive virtual classrooms
- On‑site sessions for providers and teams
- Short, focused micro‑learning modules
This flexible approach keeps your workforce up‑to‑date with CHC policy changes, enhances clinical documentation, and improves the consistency and quality of care.
CHC Consultancy Services for Healthcare Providers
Alongside our professional network, the CHC Nurses Agency Network delivers specialist consultancy services to support organisations involved in Continuing Healthcare, complex community care, and regulated services.
Our consultants are senior CHC nurses with extensive experience in NHS, independent, and agency settings, enabling us to offer practical, realistic, and compliant guidance.
Pre‑Inspection and Compliance Support
We assist care providers, community services, and nursing agencies in preparing for inspections and audits, including Care Quality Commission (CQC) and local authority quality reviews.
Our consultancy can include:
- Pre‑CQC mock inspections and readiness assessments
- Audit of CHC‑related documentation, care plans, and risk assessments
- Review of policies and procedures related to CHC and complex care
- Action plans to address identified gaps and compliance risks
- Coaching for managers and senior nurses on inspection expectations
The goal is to streamline your compliance processes, reduce risk, and strengthen your ability to evidence safe, effective, person‑centred care underpinned by CHC funding.
Supporting Safe Transitions and Complex Discharges
Transitions between hospital, community, and long‑term care are high‑risk points for individuals with complex needs and CHC funding. Our team provides consultancy and practical support to improve:
- Hospital‑to‑home discharges with CHC or FNC in place
- Moves between care homes, supported living, and community settings
- Coordination between NHS, social care, and independent providers
- Continuity of medication, equipment, and specialist input
We help organisations develop robust transition and discharge plans that prioritise safety, communication, and person‑centred outcomes, while ensuring documentation supports ongoing CHC funding where appropriate.
Expert Support for Individuals with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
Many CHC‑funded patients live with learning disabilities (LD), autism, or complex mental health conditions. The CHC Nurses Agency Network includes nurses experienced in specialist LD and complex care, able to support both individuals and services.
Person‑Centred Care and Support Planning
We help providers and nurses develop person‑centred care plans that:
- Promote independence, choice, and dignity
- Incorporate communication needs, preferences, and sensory profiles
- Address physical, psychological, and social wellbeing
- Integrate risk management with meaningful, least‑restrictive practice
- Align with CHC eligibility domains and funding requirements
Our approach is evidence‑based and fully aligned with best practice in LD, autism, and complex behaviour support.
Community DoLS and Legal Compliance
Where restrictions are necessary to keep people safe, we support teams in implementing Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) or Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) in a legally compliant, person‑centred way.
We can advise on:
- Assessing capacity and best interests
- Ensuring restrictions are necessary, proportionate, and least restrictive
- Embedding DoLS processes into daily practice and documentation
- Aligning DoLS decisions with CHC funding, risk management, and care coordination
This helps organisations remain compliant with Mental Capacity Act (MCA) requirements and inspection expectations while maintaining a strong rights‑based, person‑centred focus.
A Strong, Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
One of the core strengths of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our active professional community. We know that only another nurse truly understands the pressures of agency work, CHC complexity, and the emotional load of nursing.
Our network provides a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and seek support, whether you are new to CHC or have many years of specialist practice.
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
We host several confidential, invite‑only social media groups where around 500 CHC agency nurses actively connect day and night. Within these groups, members:
- Discuss real‑world CHC cases and scenarios (confidentially and anonymised)
- Share practical tips, templates, and resources
- Offer peer support around stress, burnout, and workload
- Post about CHC updates, policy changes, and case law
- Network with colleagues across different agencies and regions
Many nurses who join the network go on to develop long‑term professional relationships and friendships that continue for years.
Regular Events, Webinars, and Networking Opportunities
To keep our members connected and informed, we run regular CHC‑focused events, including:
- Interactive webinars and online workshops
- CPD‑accredited training sessions on CHC topics
- Networking events for agency nurses and CHC practitioners
- Case‑based learning sessions and peer supervision
These events provide an opportunity to stay up‑to‑date with CHC legislation, share best practice, and build your confidence in complex clinical and funding decisions.
Person‑Centred CHC Case Management & Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network also offers specialist case management input for individuals with complex, CHC‑funded needs, working alongside providers, commissioners, and families.
Our CHC case management support can include:
- Reviewing and enhancing care plans and risk assessments
- Supporting MDTs in complex CHC and FNC decisions
- Helping families understand and navigate the CHC process
- Advising on care packages, staffing, and clinical competencies
- Ensuring care remains person‑centred and rights‑based
We prioritise the individual’s goals, values, and preferences, ensuring care is not only clinically safe, but also meaningful and life‑enhancing.
Navigating CHC Legal, Policy, and Funding Requirements
Understanding and evidencing CHC eligibility is complex. Our consultants support nurses and organisations to navigate the CHC legal and policy framework confidently.
We can help with:
- Clarifying eligibility criteria and key legal principles
- Strengthening documentation and clinical justification
- Preparing for CHC reviews, appeals, and dispute meetings
- Ensuring compliance with National Framework guidance
This reduces the risk of funding disputes, enhances decision‑making, and protects both patients and professionals.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
By joining or working with the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to:
- A trusted community of experienced CHC agency nurses
- High‑quality, nurse‑led CHC training and consultancy
- Ongoing peer support, mentoring, and professional development
- Practical tools to improve care quality, compliance, and documentation
- A safe space to discuss professional challenges and complex cases
We understand that no two nurses, providers, or patients are the same, so our support is flexible, responsive, and person‑centred. Whether you are an individual agency nurse looking to deepen your CHC expertise or an organisation seeking specialist consultancy, we work with you to achieve better outcomes, safer practice, and sustainable careers in Continuing Healthcare.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you would like to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network, access our private groups, book training, or discuss consultancy support, we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch via our website contact form, email, or phone to discuss your needs and find out how we can support you, your team, or your organisation in delivering safe, effective, and person‑centred Continuing Healthcare.
FAQs about CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a professional network and consultancy service supporting agency nurses and healthcare providers involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any nurse working in or interested in CHC, complex care, or agency nursing can request to join our network and private groups.
- Do you offer CHC training for individual nurses? Yes, we provide accessible online CHC training, webinars, and workshops suitable for individual agency nurses and small groups.
- Can you deliver bespoke CHC training for our organisation? Yes, we design and deliver tailored CHC training packages aligned to your team’s experience, service type, and learning objectives.
- Do you support providers with CQC and compliance? We offer pre‑inspection assessments, documentation reviews, and action planning to help you evidence safe, effective CHC‑related practice.
- Is the network active on social media? Yes, we run confidential, invite‑only social media groups where members share resources, discuss cases, and offer peer support 24/7.
- Do you work with people with learning disabilities and complex needs? We support teams and services to develop person‑centred care and support plans for individuals with LD, autism, and complex presentations.
- Can you help with CHC reviews and appeals? Our consultants can guide nurses and organisations on preparing robust evidence and rationales for CHC reviews, appeals, and disputes.
- Are your events and webinars CPD‑relevant? Many of our sessions are suitable for CPD and are designed to strengthen CHC knowledge, skills, and reflective practice.
- How do I get started with CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us through our website, email, or phone to request membership details, upcoming events, or to discuss training and consultancy options.
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