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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses with Training, Consultancy and a Strong Professional Network
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide community and consultancy service dedicated to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses, agency nurses and healthcare providers. We combine specialist CHC training, expert support and a thriving professional network to help nurses develop their skills, stay compliant and deliver safe, person-centred care.
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the pressures, complexity and emotional demands of nursing, especially in the highly regulated world of NHS Continuing Healthcare. Our mission is to make your professional life easier: connecting you with peers, strengthening your CHC knowledge and helping you navigate assessments, eligibility, documentation and funding with confidence.
Through regular events, invite-only social media groups and tailored consultancy, our network supports around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share best practice, discuss real-world issues and support each other 24-7-365.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Specialist Focus on Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Our network is built by and for nurses who work within NHS Continuing Healthcare, community care, complex care and CHC-related pathways. We offer practical, nurse-led guidance on CHC assessments, eligibility criteria, care planning, appeals, and the legal and regulatory frameworks that underpin them.
By bridging the gap between policy and practice, we help CHC nurses understand what regulators, ICBs and commissioners expect, so you can confidently deliver safe, compliant and person-centred care.
Supportive Professional Community for Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also a place to relax, connect and be understood. Most of our members remain in touch long after joining, and many build lasting professional and personal friendships.
We welcome new agency nurses, CHC assessors, case managers and community nurses into our network and invite them to join our private, confidential social media groups. These groups are safe spaces where issues can be openly discussed, questions can be asked without judgement and peer support is always available.
Regular Events, Training and Networking Opportunities
We organise regular online and in-person events that bring our community together. These include CHC training workshops, discussion forums, Q&A sessions, case study reviews and informal networking opportunities where you can connect with like-minded professionals.
Our events help you stay up to date with CHC policy changes, Community DoLS developments, CQC expectations and best practice, while also giving you the chance to decompress, share experiences and grow your confidence.
What We Do: Training, Consultancy & Community for CHC Agency Nurses
CHC Training for Agency Nurses and Healthcare Organisations
Practical CHC Skills and Knowledge Development
Our CHC training programmes are designed specifically for agency nurses, CHC nurses and community-based professionals who need a clear understanding of how Continuing Healthcare works in practice. We cover:
- CHC eligibility criteria and Decision Support Tool (DST) domains
- Checklist completion, assessments and multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes
- Evidence-based documentation and clinical rationale writing
- Funding pathways, reviews, appeals and dispute resolution
- Interface between CHC, social care and commissioned services
Training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners who understand the daily realities of agency nursing, ensuring content is relevant, actionable and easy to apply immediately in your role.
Flexible Training Formats and Bespoke Packages
We offer online webinars, live workshops, in-house sessions for agencies and care providers, as well as bespoke training tailored to the specific needs of your team or organisation.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced nurse seeking to refresh and deepen your knowledge, we can provide targeted training packages that build your confidence, support your CPD and improve patient outcomes.
Support with Care Transitions and Complex Community Care
Managing Transitions Between Care Settings
Transitions between hospital, home, residential or nursing care can be complex and stressful for patients, families and nurses. Our network offers guidance, peer support and consultancy to help CHC agency nurses manage:
- Safe discharge planning and step-down care
- Transitions from children’s to adult services
- Changes in package of care or provider
- Risk management during moves between settings
We promote personalised transition plans that maintain safety, dignity and continuity of care, while respecting each person’s preferences and legal rights.
Training on Transition Protocols and Collaborative Working
We provide training and peer-led learning on effective communication, documentation standards and multi-agency partnership working during transitions. This helps agency nurses contribute confidently to MDT meetings, handovers and case conferences related to CHC-funded patients.
Pre-CQC Support and Quality Improvement for CHC Services
Pre-CQC Readiness and Compliance Guidance
While we are primarily a network for individual CHC and agency nurses, we also support agencies, community services and care providers who work with our members to prepare for CQC inspections linked to CHC and complex care.
Through our experienced network, you can access pre-CQC readiness guidance that helps you understand what inspectors look for in documentation, care delivery, governance and staff training related to CHC-funded packages.
Practical Feedback and Best Practice Sharing
Using real-world examples from across our membership, we share practical feedback, templates and best practice to support robust care records, person-centred planning and evidence of safe, effective, well-led services.
This shared knowledge helps agency nurses and providers demonstrate quality and compliance, reducing the stress associated with inspections and audits.
Support for Learning Disabilities (LD) and Complex Needs in CHC
Person-Centred Approaches to LD in Continuing Healthcare
Many CHC cases involve people with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural or mental health needs. Our network shares expertise in delivering care that is person-centred, trauma-informed and rights-based.
Members discuss real scenarios and share practical strategies for writing robust care plans, managing risks positively and promoting independence, dignity and choice in line with CHC frameworks.
Evidence-Based Practice and Community Learning
We encourage evidence-based practice, sharing current guidance, research and tools that support safe, effective LD care within CHC funding. By learning from each other, our community continually raises standards of practice across diverse settings.
Specialist Support for CHC & Community DoLS Processes
Building Confidence in CHC and Community DoLS Applications
Understanding the relationship between CHC funding, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS/LPS) is essential for nurses working with complex, vulnerable patients in the community.
Through our training and peer network, we support nurses to:
- Recognise when Community DoLS/LPS may be required
- Contribute effectively to capacity assessments and best interest decisions
- Document restrictions and safeguards clearly and lawfully
- Align CHC care planning with MCA principles and human rights
Ensuring Compliance and Best Practice
We emphasise the importance of legal compliance, accurate record-keeping and defensible documentation throughout CHC and Community DoLS processes, helping nurses protect both patients and their own professional registration.
Regular CHC & Community DoLS Events and Peer Learning
Connecting CHC Professionals and Sharing Real-World Knowledge
Our regular CHC and DoLS/LPS events bring together nurses, case managers, agency staff and other professionals to discuss policy updates, complex cases and emerging trends affecting community practice.
Events are highly interactive, giving members a chance to ask questions, share experiences and learn from experts and peers who work across different regions and organisations.
Agency Nurse Case Management & Peer Support
Helping Agency Nurses Navigate Complex CHC Cases
Many of our members work independently or across multiple providers, which can make coordinating complex CHC cases and packages of care challenging. Within the network, nurses offer each other guidance on:
- Managing multidisciplinary relationships and expectations
- Escalating concerns and safeguarding effectively
- Balancing workload, boundaries and self-care
- Understanding commissioning decisions and funding changes
This peer-led case management support helps agency nurses feel less isolated and more in control when working on complex CHC-funded cases.
Supporting Families, Carers and Multidisciplinary Teams
We also explore effective strategies for communicating with families, advocates and MDT members in a way that is clear, compassionate and professional, reducing misunderstandings and supporting better outcomes for patients.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than just training or consultancy – it is a community of CHC professionals who understand your role, share your challenges and celebrate your achievements.
By joining us, you gain:
- Access to confidential, invite-only social media groups
- Regular CHC training, updates and peer learning sessions
- Ongoing support with CHC, Community DoLS, LD and complex care
- A network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK
- Opportunities to develop your career, confidence and CPD portfolio
We welcome new members from all agency and CHC backgrounds. Whether you are just starting in Continuing Healthcare or have years of experience, our network can help you feel more supported, informed and connected.
Contact us today to learn more about joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, accessing our training, or collaborating with us as an agency or healthcare provider.
FAQs about the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community offering specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training, support and networking for agency and CHC nurses.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any nurse working in CHC, agency nursing, community care, case management or related roles is welcome to join our network.
- Do you provide formal CHC training? Yes, we offer structured CHC training sessions, workshops and webinars covering eligibility, assessments, documentation and funding processes.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Our focus is on UK Continuing Healthcare frameworks, so the network is most relevant to nurses practising within the UK.
- How do your private social media groups work? Members are invited into confidential, moderated groups where they can discuss professional issues, ask questions and share resources safely.
- Do you help with Community DoLS and Mental Capacity Act issues? Yes, we provide guidance, training and peer support on Community DoLS/LPS and MCA as they relate to CHC and complex community care.
- Can healthcare organisations or agencies work with you? We collaborate with agencies and providers to deliver CHC training, updates and support for their nursing teams.
- How often do you run events and training sessions? We run regular online and in-person events throughout the year, including CPD-friendly sessions focused on current CHC topics.
- Is there support for nurses dealing with complex LD and mental health cases? Yes, our members share best practice and practical strategies for managing CHC cases involving learning disabilities, autism and complex mental health needs.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us via our website or social channels to express your interest, and we will guide you through joining the network and accessing our groups and events.
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