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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Continuing Healthcare Training, Support & Community
A Specialist UK Network for CHC Nurses, Healthcare Professionals & Agency Staff
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK-wide community for nurses and healthcare professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community care and complex care. We provide specialist CHC training, peer support, professional networking and expert consultancy to help you deliver safe, compliant and high-quality care – while supporting your professional growth and wellbeing.
As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibility and emotional impact of our work. Our network exists to make your professional life easier, better informed and better supported, so you never feel you are working in isolation.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, invite-only community of around 500 experienced CHC and agency nursing professionals. Through our confidential social media groups, live events and online training, members connect daily to share knowledge, discuss complex cases, and support each other with real-world CHC challenges.
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our community together, and many nurses within our network build lasting friendships and professional partnerships that continue for years. New members are warmly welcomed and given access to our private social media groups, discussions, and training opportunities.
Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development
Comprehensive Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Nurses
In-Depth Training on CHC Eligibility, DSTs & Care Planning
Our Continuing Healthcare training programmes are designed for nurses, agency staff, case managers and healthcare providers who want a clear, practical understanding of CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), assessments and reviews. Training sessions focus on:
- CHC eligibility framework and National Framework guidance
- How to complete DSTs accurately and defensibly
- Best practice in evidence gathering and documentation
- Coordinating and contributing to Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Developing robust, person-centred care and support plans
All courses are delivered by experienced CHC nurses and are interactive, case-based and focused on real-world application in busy clinical practice.
Community DoLS & Complex Community Applications Training
We offer targeted training on Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and complex community-based funding applications. This includes:
- Understanding the legal framework for DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
- How to complete and manage community DoLS applications
- Documentation and risk assessment for complex community care packages
- Reducing errors and delays in funding applications
Our goal is to help nurses and care providers handle these processes confidently, accurately and efficiently, ensuring eligible individuals receive the funding and support they need.
Expert Support with Healthcare Transitions & CHC Pathways
Smooth Transitions Between Care Settings
Supporting Safe & Seamless Patient Transitions
Transitions between hospital, community services, nursing homes and home care can be complex for patients, families and providers. Our network offers access to expert CHC nurses who can advise on:
- Designing safe discharge and transition plans
- Coordinating CHC assessments and reviews during transitions
- Ensuring continuity of funding and care
- Managing risk and reducing avoidable readmissions
We focus on person-centred, tailored care plans that protect patient safety, maintain dignity and support a positive transition experience.
Hospital-to-Home & Community Transition Support
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network can access guidance and shared resources on hospital-to-home transfers, including:
- Pre-discharge needs assessments and risk assessments
- Planning for equipment, medication, and community support
- Liaising with community nursing teams, GPs and social care
- Setting up CHC-funded care packages effectively
This collaborative support helps teams design transitions that are safe, compliant and patient-focused.
Pre-CQC Support & Quality Improvement for CHC Providers
Preparation for CQC Inspections in CHC & Complex Care
Informal Pre-CQC Support & Peer-Led Advice
While the CHC Nurses Agency Network does not replace formal regulatory consultancy, our experienced members can share peer advice, checklists and practical tips to help CHC providers and agency nurses prepare for CQC inspections. This includes:
- Understanding current CQC expectations in CHC and community care
- Sharing examples of robust policies and procedures
- Discussing documentation and evidence of good practice
- Supporting a culture of continuous improvement
Sharing Best Practice & Improvement Strategies
Our network regularly discusses ways to improve quality, safety and compliance across CHC services, including:
- Risk management and incident learning
- Improving care planning and record-keeping
- Enhancing patient experience and family engagement
- Embedding person-centred and rights-based approaches
Person-Centred Care & Support Planning for Learning Disabilities
Specialist Support for Learning Disability & Autism in CHC
Person-Centred Support Plans
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network have substantial experience in learning disability, autism and complex behavioural needs. Through shared resources and peer support, we help nurses:
- Develop person-centred care and support plans
- Promote independence, choice and communication
- Adapt environments to reduce distress and restrictive practices
- Advocate for appropriate CHC funding and reasonable adjustments
Promoting Independence, Rights & Quality of Life
Our approach is holistic and rights-based, focusing on helping individuals with learning disabilities live as independently and safely as possible, while ensuring that CHC processes respect their autonomy, preferences and legal rights.
CHC Events, Workshops & Networking for Nurses
Regular Events to Connect & Support CHC Nurses
Workshops, Webinars & Social Meet-Ups
We run regular online webinars, in-depth workshops and informal meet-ups for our CHC nursing community. These events help you to:
- Stay up to date with CHC policy changes and guidance
- Learn from expert speakers and experienced peers
- Discuss real-case scenarios and share solutions
- Build a strong professional network across the UK
Keeping Up with CHC Policy & Practice Changes
Our events regularly cover topics such as NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework updates, funding decisions, legal judgments, DoLS/LPS developments and commissioning changes, so members can adapt quickly and maintain compliance in their practice.
Community, Peer Support & Private Social Media Groups
24/7 Peer Support for CHC & Agency Nurses
Confidential, Invite-Only Online Groups
The heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our set of confidential, invite-only social media groups, where around 500 CHC and agency nursing professionals openly share:
- Professional issues, questions and complex case discussions
- Resources, templates and best-practice examples
- Job opportunities, contracts and career advice
- Emotional support and wellbeing conversations
This support is available 24/7, 365 days a year, so you always have a community you can turn to when you need guidance or reassurance.
Building Lasting Professional Relationships
Many members of our network become long-term friends and trusted colleagues. By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain more than training and information – you gain a reliable professional support system that understands the reality of CHC nursing work.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
- Specialist focus on CHC: A network built specifically around NHS Continuing Healthcare, community and complex care.
- Run by nurses, for nurses: A community that truly understands the pressures and expectations of agency and CHC nursing.
- Practical, real-world support: Training and advice that is directly applicable to your daily practice.
- Professional and personal wellbeing: A safe space to discuss workload, stress and ethical dilemmas.
- Career development: Opportunities to grow your skills, profile and professional network.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a registered nurse, agency nurse or healthcare professional working in or moving into Continuing Healthcare, we welcome you to join our community. New members are invited into our private social media groups, events and training programmes after a simple screening process to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
To join or find out more, please contact us via our website or social channels, and we will guide you through the next steps.
FAQs about the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private UK-based community of around 500 CHC and agency nursing professionals offering training, peer support and networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses, agency nurses and healthcare professionals with an interest or role in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care can apply to join.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Some elements of the network are free, while specific training, events or services may carry a fee depending on the programme.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? Yes, we offer structured CHC training on eligibility, DSTs, assessments, reviews and care planning tailored to real clinical practice.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our invite-only groups provide a confidential space for CHC nurses to ask questions, share resources and support each other 24-7-365.
- Do you help with Community DoLS and complex funding applications? Yes, we provide training and peer support on Community DoLS processes and complex CHC funding applications.
- Can the network help me prepare for CQC inspections? While we are not a formal consultancy, our members share peer advice, checklists and best-practice ideas to support CQC readiness.
- Do you organise in-person and online events? Yes, we run a mix of webinars, workshops and occasional in-person meet-ups focused on CHC practice, policy and professional wellbeing.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? The network is primarily focused on the UK NHS Continuing Healthcare system, so most members are UK-based CHC and agency nurses.
- How do I apply to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website or social media, and we will provide details of the simple steps to join our private community.
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