CHC Nurses Agency Network – Empowering CHC Nurses with Training, Consultancy & Community
Introduction to CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist consultancy and professional community dedicated to nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) across the UK. We provide expert CHC training, consultancy, case management support and a strong peer network that helps CHC agency nurses deliver safe, person-centred care while feeling understood, connected and supported.
Built by CHC nurses for CHC nurses, our network recognises the unique pressures and responsibilities that come with working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, CHC assessments, fast-track funding and complex care packages. Through structured education, hands-on consultancy and an active professional community, we help nurses and organisations achieve compliance, consistency and better patient outcomes.
What Does CHC Nurses Agency Network Do?
A Professional Community for CHC Agency Nurses
A Safe Space to Connect, Share and Learn
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is first and foremost a supportive community where CHC agency nurses can relax, talk openly and connect with colleagues who truly understand the realities of the job. We know that only another nurse fully appreciates the emotional load, time pressures and clinical responsibility that come with CHC practice.
Confidential Social Media Groups & Ongoing Peer Support
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stays connected 24/7/365 through confidential, invite-only social media groups. Members openly share professional issues, clinical queries, practice updates and practical tips to make day-to-day CHC work easier, safer and more sustainable.
Events, Meet-Ups and Networking for CHC Nurses
Regular In-Person and Online Events
We run regular events, meet-ups, workshops and online sessions to bring our community of CHC nurses together. These events combine learning, networking and wellbeing, giving members a chance to build friendships, reduce isolation and share real-world solutions to CHC challenges.
Lasting Professional and Personal Connections
Many nurses within our network become long-term friends and collaborators, staying in touch for years. Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, you will find colleagues who can offer support, advice and genuine understanding of your day-to-day work.
CHC Training and Education for Agency Nurses & Organisations
Specialist Continuing Healthcare Training Programmes
We deliver targeted Continuing Healthcare training designed specifically for CHC agency nurses, case managers and clinical leads. Our courses cover all key areas of CHC, including:
- NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility criteria and Decision Support Tool (DST) best practice
- Fast-track CHC funding and end-of-life pathways
- Evidence-based clinical report writing and documentation
- Complex care planning and risk management in CHC
- Inter-agency working with ICBs, local authorities and providers
Building Confidence, Competence and Compliance
All training is delivered by experienced CHC nurses who understand current NHS CHC frameworks, legal obligations and regulatory expectations. Participants leave with practical tools and clear frameworks to:
- Improve confidence in CHC eligibility and decision-making
- Strengthen documentation for appeals and panel scrutiny
- Enhance compliance with NHS, CQC and local policies
- Deliver more consistent, person-centred CHC assessments and reviews
CHC Consultancy for Healthcare Organisations
Service Reviews, Audit and Process Improvement
The CHC Nurses Agency Network also supports ICBs, providers, agencies and care organisations through specialist CHC consultancy. We can review existing CHC processes and documentation to identify:
- Gaps in CHC assessment practice and decision-making
- Risks around funding challenges, disputes and appeals
- Training needs across CHC nursing teams
- Opportunities to streamline pathways and improve outcomes
Pre-Inspection Readiness and Governance Support
Where relevant, we support organisations to strengthen quality assurance and governance around CHC, helping teams prepare for external scrutiny (such as commissioning reviews, quality visits or regulatory inspections). Our aim is to embed robust, defensible CHC practice that protects patients, families and organisations.
Transitions, Case Management and Complex Care Coordination
Supporting Seamless Transitions in Continuing Healthcare
Complex CHC packages often involve multiple providers and settings. Our experienced CHC nurses and case managers offer advice and guidance on transitions between hospital, home, care homes, hospices and supported living to ensure:
- Continuity of care and clear communication
- Accurate, person-centred CHC care plans
- Reduced risk of delays, readmissions and breakdown of packages
Person-Centred Case Management in CHC
We support a person-centred approach to CHC case management, ensuring that each individual’s needs, preferences and risks are clearly understood and reflected in their care. Our focus is always on safe, dignified and sustainable care packages that respect the person and their family.
Support for Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs within CHC
Specialist CHC Support for Learning Disabilities
Many CHC-eligible individuals live with Learning Disabilities (LD) and complex behavioural or physical health needs. We help CHC nurses and teams to develop comprehensive, person-centred care and support plans that promote independence, communication and quality of life.
Evidence-Based, Safe and Inclusive Practice
Using evidence-based approaches, our guidance supports nurses to balance safety, autonomy and positive risk-taking, working closely with families, multi-disciplinary teams and social care providers to achieve the best possible outcomes for people with learning disabilities within CHC frameworks.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses for CHC Nurses
Our network is led by experienced Continuing Healthcare nurses who understand the pressures of agency work, the complexity of CHC policy and the emotional impact of difficult decisions and cases.
Real-World, Practical Support – Not Just Theory
Everything we offer – from training to consultancy to online discussion – is grounded in real practice, with clear, practical advice that you can apply immediately in your CHC role.
A Supportive Community and Professional Lifeline
As a member, you are never working alone. You gain access to private social media groups, events, peer mentoring and shared resources that make CHC work more manageable, less isolating and more rewarding.
Ongoing Learning and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
We help you build your CHC expertise and CPD portfolio through training, webinars, discussions and events that keep you up-to-date with policy changes, case law, best practice and clinical developments in Continuing Healthcare.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are registered nurses working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare. Once you join, you will be invited into our private social media groups and notified about upcoming events, training and networking opportunities.
To find out more or to enquire about membership, training or CHC consultancy services, please visit our website’s contact page or get in touch directly for tailored advice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), offering training, support and peer networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or looking to move into, CHC and complex care roles across the UK are welcome to join.
- Do you offer Continuing Healthcare training for agency nurses? Yes, we provide structured CHC training covering eligibility, DSTs, documentation, fast-track funding and complex case management.
- Can you support healthcare organisations with CHC consultancy? We work with ICBs, providers, agencies and care organisations to review CHC services, improve processes and strengthen governance.
- How do your confidential social media groups work? Members are invited into private, moderated groups where they can safely discuss professional issues, share resources and seek peer support 24-7-365.
- Do you host events and networking opportunities? Yes, we run regular in-person and online events, workshops and meet-ups focused on CHC practice, wellbeing and professional development.
- Is support available for CHC cases involving learning disabilities? We offer guidance and training on person-centred CHC planning for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Can you help with CHC documentation and appeals? Our training and consultancy can help nurses improve the quality, clarity and defensibility of CHC assessments, reports and appeal documentation.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network suitable for newly qualified or new-to-CHC nurses? Yes, we support nurses at all stages, from those new to CHC to highly experienced practitioners seeking advanced development.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us via our website to enquire about membership, upcoming training or consultancy services, and we will guide you through the next steps.