CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support, Training & Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Introduction to CHC Nurses Agency Network
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and consultancy for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses, care providers and healthcare organisations across the UK. We combine specialist CHC training, expert consultancy and a thriving peer network to improve care quality, support compliance and make agency nursing life easier and more rewarding.
Built by nurses for nurses, our network recognises the pressure, responsibility and workload agency professionals manage every day. We provide a safe space to connect with other CHC nurses, share experience, gain expert guidance and access up-to-date training on CHC pathways, assessment, care planning and regulatory standards.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a professional support hub and a specialist CHC consultancy. Our core membership of around 500 CHC agency nurses stays in touch through confidential, invite-only social media groups, regular events and peer-to-peer support.
We welcome new members into our private network, where nurses can relax, ask questions freely, discuss complex CHC cases and share practical tips 24/7. Many nurses in our community become long-term friends and trusted colleagues, creating a strong sense of belonging that is often missing in agency work.
Comprehensive CHC Training & Development for Agency Nurses
Specialist CHC Eligibility, Assessment & Community DoLS Training
Understanding CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tool (DST) completion, multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes and Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) applications is essential for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare. Our focused training makes these complex processes clear and manageable.
We provide step-by-step guidance on CHC assessments, funding pathways, documentation standards, legal considerations and appeals, enabling agency nurses and organisations to confidently support patients through CHC and Community DoLS processes. Training is delivered by senior nurses with extensive hands-on CHC experience.
Person-Centred Care Planning & Quality Documentation
High-quality, person-centred care plans are central to positive CHC outcomes, risk management and regulatory compliance. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers training on creating robust individualised care plans that meet legal, clinical and CQC expectations.
Participants learn how to undertake comprehensive assessments, translate clinical needs into clear, measurable care plans, and document interventions in a way that supports CHC funding, evidence-based practice and audit readiness. This improves both patient safety and professional confidence in agency roles.
Case Management Skills for Complex CHC Packages
Many CHC packages involve highly complex needs, multiple agencies and tight oversight from commissioners. We help agency nurses develop advanced case management skills to coordinate safe, seamless support around individuals funded under CHC.
Our programmes cover multi-agency communication, holistic care planning, escalation pathways, clinical governance, safeguarding and family liaison. By strengthening these skills, CHC nurses can improve continuity of care, resource use and patient and family experience.
Pre-CQC Support & Organisational Compliance for CHC Providers
Pre-CQC Assessments for CHC Services
For organisations delivering CHC packages, Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance is vital. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers pre-CQC readiness assessments tailored to CHC and community-based services.
Our nurse consultants review policies, clinical records, care plans, governance systems and day-to-day practice, identifying gaps against current CQC requirements. We then provide clear, prioritised recommendations to help you raise standards, reduce risk and feel prepared for inspection.
Policy, Procedure & Governance Support
We support providers in developing and updating CHC-specific policies and procedures, including admissions, person-centred care, risk assessment, safeguarding, mental capacity, Community DoLS, incident reporting and quality assurance.
All documents are aligned with national guidance and best practice, then embedded through staff training, supervision and audit tools. This helps CHC providers maintain ongoing regulatory compliance and deliver consistently safe, effective care.
Support for Learning Disabilities (LD) Within CHC & Community Care
Person-Centred Support for People with Learning Disabilities
Many CHC-funded individuals have learning disabilities (LD) and complex physical or behavioural needs. Our network offers expertise in designing and reviewing person-centred LD support plans that promote choice, control, independence and dignity.
We work with nurses, care teams and families to ensure support plans reflect communication needs, sensory preferences, mental capacity, positive behaviour support, physical health and community inclusion, helping individuals live safer and more fulfilling lives.
Improving Quality of Life & Safety for LD Services
Our guidance emphasises robust risk management, safeguarding, human rights, and proactive, not reactive, support. We help CHC nurses and services implement practical approaches that prevent avoidable incidents, reduce restrictive practice and enhance the everyday experience of people with LD.
Through training, peer advice and consultancy, the CHC Nurses Agency Network supports LD services to deliver compassionate, rights-based care in line with national policy and best practice.
Events, Networking & Peer Support for CHC Agency Nurses
Regular CHC-Focused Events & Workshops
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to keep nurses up to date with CHC policy, commissioning expectations and clinical developments. These include workshops, webinars, study days and Q&A sessions.
Events offer practical learning on current CHC topics, such as national framework updates, documentation standards, case law, appeals and best practice in complex care. Attendees gain knowledge, CPD opportunities and real-world tools they can apply immediately in practice.
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Professional Community
Our members connect through confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC nurses share professional issues, ask advice and support each other every day of the year. This provides a vital support network for agency nurses who may otherwise feel isolated in their roles.
From discussing complex cases and documentation queries to sharing job leads and wellbeing tips, the CHC Nurses Agency Network community is active 24/7, giving members instant access to experienced peers who truly understand CHC agency practice.
Expert Guidance in CHC Case Management & Support Services
Professional Support with CHC Case Management
Our experienced CHC nurses and consultants support individuals, families, agency staff and providers in navigating the CHC case management pathway from assessment through to delivery and review of packages.
We can advise on eligibility, DSTs, evidence gathering, risk assessment, multidisciplinary working, escalation and dispute resolution, ensuring that people eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
Supporting Care Teams with Regulatory & Practical Expertise
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers ongoing advice to agency teams and providers managing high-acuity CHC cases, helping them embed best practice in daily care delivery and documentation.
Our aim is to simplify complex CHC pathways, reduce operational pressure, and equip nurses and managers with the knowledge and tools they need to stay compliant, safe and confident in their roles.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network means gaining access to a specialist CHC community, expert-led training and practical consultancy designed around the realities of agency nursing and community-based CHC care.
Whether you are an individual agency nurse, a care provider or a commissioning organisation, we help you enhance clinical standards, strengthen compliance and improve outcomes for the people you support.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network today to find out how to join our community, access our confidential groups and book CHC training or consultancy for your team.
FAQs about CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-wide professional network and consultancy supporting agency nurses and providers working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses, CHC case managers, community nurses, care providers and other professionals involved in CHC and complex community care.
- Do you offer CHC training for agency nurses? Yes, we provide specialist training on CHC eligibility, assessments, documentation, Community DoLS and complex case management.
- How does the network support CQC readiness? We offer pre-CQC assessments, policy and documentation reviews, and practical guidance tailored to CHC and community services.
- Is there a private online community for members? Yes, members can join our confidential, invite-only social media groups to share issues and support one another 24/7.
- Do you help with CHC funding applications and appeals? We can advise on evidence gathering, documentation and processes to support robust CHC applications, reviews and appeals.
- Can you support services for people with learning disabilities under CHC? Yes, we help develop person-centred LD support plans and safe practices within CHC and community settings.
- Are your events suitable for both new and experienced CHC nurses? Our workshops and webinars are designed for all experience levels, from newly qualified to highly experienced CHC practitioners.
- Do organisations as well as individual nurses work with you? We work with individual nurses, care providers, agencies and commissioners seeking CHC expertise, training and consultancy.
- How can I join or contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get in touch via our website or contact page to enquire about membership, training or consultancy and we will guide you through the next steps.