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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support, Training & Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses and Healthcare Organisations Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and consultancy service for nurses and healthcare organisations working within NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community-based care. We combine specialist CHC training, expert case management consultancy, and a strong peer-support network of experienced agency nurses to improve patient outcomes and professional practice.
Our network understands the unique pressures faced by CHC agency nurses: complex caseloads, evolving regulations, CCG/NHS processes, multidisciplinary working, and the demands of person-centred care in community settings. By bringing CHC nurses, trainers and consultants together, we help you navigate these challenges confidently while building a sustainable and rewarding nursing career.
Whether you are an individual nurse looking to expand your CHC expertise or an organisation aiming to strengthen your CHC provision, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers targeted support, education and collaboration opportunities tailored to your needs.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a professional community and a specialist consultancy hub for nurses involved in Continuing Healthcare, community nursing and complex care. Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals connects daily via confidential, invite-only social media groups and regular online and in-person events.
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the intensity, complexity and emotional load of the profession. Our network provides a safe, supportive space where CHC agency nurses can share experiences, ask questions, discuss professional issues and access practical advice 24/7, 365 days a year.
Many members form strong professional relationships that evolve into long-term friendships, extending support well beyond the workplace. We welcome new members to join our private social media communities, attend events, and benefit from our specialised CHC training and consultancy services.
Our Core Services for CHC Nurses and Healthcare Providers
Specialist Support for CHC Agency Nurses
We provide CHC agency nurses with access to a professional network where they can relax, connect and grow. Members use our groups to discuss CHC eligibility, care planning, best practice documentation, safeguarding concerns, and day-to-day challenges in community placements.
Through peer mentoring, shared resources and expert guidance, we help agency nurses build confidence in complex CHC roles while protecting their wellbeing and professional standards. Our goal is to make life easier for CHC nurses by ensuring they are never working in isolation.
Transition Support and Complex Care in the Community
Transitions between care settings—such as hospital to home, or from one community provider to another—are critical moments for CHC-eligible patients. We support nurses and organisations to manage these care transitions safely and effectively, with a focus on continuity, risk management and patient choice.
Our consultants and experienced network members share strategies for coordinating multi-agency input, aligning CHC care plans with daily practice, and ensuring transitions are clinically safe, person-centred and compliant with NHS and regulatory requirements.
Pre-CQC Readiness and Compliance Support
Preparing for a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection is demanding, especially for providers delivering CHC-funded community care. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers pre-CQC assessment support to help you evidence safe, effective and well-led services.
We can review policies, clinical documentation, risk assessments, CHC-related pathways and workforce competence, providing actionable recommendations to improve compliance and patient experience. Our insights are grounded in real-world CHC practice and current regulatory expectations.
Person-Centred Care Planning for Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
Delivering high-quality CHC for people with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism and complex physical or mental health needs requires skilled, person-centred planning. Our network supports nurses and providers to design individualised care and support plans that promote independence, dignity and positive risk-taking.
We advocate for evidence-based practice, family involvement and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring CHC-funded care packages are safe, sustainable and aligned with each individual’s goals, preferences and legal rights.
Specialist Training for Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
CHC Eligibility, Assessment & Community DoLS Application Training
Our CHC training programmes are designed for nurses, case managers and healthcare teams who need clear, practical guidance on CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tool (DST) completion, review processes and funding pathways.
We also offer focused training on the Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) application process, helping professionals understand legal frameworks, documentation standards and best practice in safeguarding people who lack capacity in community settings.
Training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners and is suitable for both nurses who are new to CHC and those seeking to refresh and deepen their knowledge. Our sessions are interactive, case-based and tailored to real practice scenarios.
CHC Events, Workshops & Networking Opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and participates in regular events—including webinars, workshops, study days and informal networking meet-ups—focused on Continuing Healthcare, community nursing and regulatory updates.
These events keep members up to date with policy changes, NHS England guidance, case law developments, and emerging best practice in CHC assessment, commissioning and delivery. They also offer valuable opportunities to meet colleagues, share learning and reduce professional isolation.
Expert CHC Case Management and Consultancy
Our CHC case management support helps organisations and individual practitioners coordinate care for complex patients receiving CHC funding in the community. We work with nurses, MDTs, commissioners, patients and families to ensure holistic, outcome-focused care plans.
Consultancy can include complex case reviews, pathway redesign, staff training, documentation audits and strategic advice on CHC service development. We focus on quality, safety, legal compliance and value for money, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients and providers.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is built by nurses, for nurses. We understand that CHC and community agency work can be demanding, isolating and fast-changing. Our aim is to create a trusted, confidential environment where you can connect, learn and thrive.
By joining our network, you gain access to:
- A private, supportive community of around 500 CHC agency nurses.
- Specialist CHC training, resources and guidance.
- Regular events focused on CHC, community care and regulation.
- Opportunities to share knowledge and experience with peers.
- Practical help with day-to-day CHC challenges and complex cases.
For organisations, partnering with the CHC Nurses Agency Network means access to a pool of highly informed CHC professionals, as well as consultancy support to strengthen your CHC services, governance and compliance.
How We Support CHC Nurses and Organisations
Customised CHC Training and Development
We design bespoke training programmes around your specific needs, whether you are an individual nurse, an agency, a care provider or an NHS team. Topics can include CHC eligibility, DST completion, care coordination, risk management, documentation standards, community DoLS, and person-centred planning.
Our courses are practical, interactive and grounded in current policy and real cases, helping professionals develop both confidence and competence in complex CHC roles.
Strategic Consultancy for CHC Services
We support organisations to review and strengthen their CHC delivery through targeted consultancy. This may include service mapping, policy review, care pathway optimisation, workforce planning and CQC/CQC-style readiness assessments for CHC-funded services.
Our team combines front-line CHC experience with strategic insight, enabling you to streamline processes, reduce delays, improve documentation and demonstrate robust governance around CHC.
Ongoing Peer Support and Professional Networking
Unlike one-off training, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers continuous support. Our private social media groups enable you to ask questions, seek second opinions, share updates and access guidance at any time of day or night.
Members benefit from a living, dynamic knowledge base built on daily practice, new case law, policy changes and shared learning from hundreds of CHC agency professionals across the UK.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in CHC, a nurse looking to move into Continuing Healthcare, or an organisation seeking to strengthen your CHC provision, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.
Contact us today to request membership of our private network, discuss your training needs, or explore how our consultancy services can help you deliver safe, effective and person-centred CHC in the community.
Together, we can raise standards in Continuing Healthcare and ensure that CHC nurses feel confident, connected and fully supported in their roles.
FAQs About the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based community and consultancy service supporting agency nurses and organisations involved in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community-based care.
- Who can join the network? The network is open to CHC agency nurses, nurses interested in CHC roles, and organisations seeking CHC training, consultancy and professional connections.
- Is membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? Membership options vary; please contact us directly for the latest information on joining fees and available benefits.
- What types of CHC training do you offer? We provide training on CHC eligibility, DST completion, reviews, community DoLS, case management, documentation, risk management and person-centred care planning.
- Do you help organisations prepare for CQC inspections? Yes, we offer pre-CQC readiness support, policy reviews and practical guidance to help CHC providers evidence safe, effective and well-led care.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our invite-only social media groups allow members to discuss CHC issues confidentially, share resources and support each other 24/7.
- Can you support complex CHC case reviews? Yes, our consultants and experienced network members can assist with complex case reviews, care planning and strategic case management advice.
- Do you run in-person and online events? We host a mix of online webinars, virtual workshops and occasional in-person networking or study events focused on CHC and community nursing.
- Are your services suitable for new CHC nurses? Absolutely, our training and peer-support network are ideal for nurses new to CHC who want to build knowledge, confidence and professional connections.
- How can I join or work with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply get in touch via our website or contact details to request membership, discuss training, or arrange an initial consultation.
Partner with the CHC Nurses Agency Network today to enhance your CHC practice, strengthen compliance and join a thriving community of Continuing Healthcare professionals.
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