CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training & Support

CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nursing consultancy and professional community. We support ICBs, providers and agency nurses with CHC training, community DOLs, pre-CQC assessments, LD care planning, complex case management and peer support. Strengthen CHC practice, governance and workforce resilience while joining a trusted UK-wide CHC agency nurses network.

CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Nursing Consultancy & Professional Community

CHC Agency Nurses Network: Your Partner in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Excellence

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nursing consultancy and professional community for agency nurses working across the UK. We combine expert CHC training, consultancy, assessment support and case management with a trusted network of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals.

Whether you are a commissioner, provider or nurse, we help you navigate the complexity of NHS Continuing Healthcare, community DOLs, CQC readiness and person-centred care planning, while giving nurses a safe place to connect, learn and grow their careers.

Who We Are: A Specialist Network for CHC Nurses & Healthcare Organisations

Our network is led by experienced CHC nurses, clinical leads and case managers who understand the real pressures of frontline practice and the demands of the wider health and social care system. As agency nurses ourselves, we know that only another nurse truly understands the daily challenges, clinical responsibility and emotional load of nursing.

We provide:

  • Specialist CHC consultancy for ICBs, local authorities, care providers and legal teams
  • Evidence-based training on CHC funding, Decision Support Tool (DST), reviews and appeals
  • Support with transitions, LD care planning and CQC preparation
  • A private, confidential community where CHC agency nurses can share issues 24/7/365

Our goal is to raise standards in CHC practice, improve patient outcomes and support the nurses who deliver this vital work every day.

Our Core Consultancy & Support Services

1. Transitions in Healthcare: Safe, Seamless Patient Journeys in CHC

Specialist Support for CHC Transitions

Transitions between hospital, home, care homes and supported living can be especially complex where NHS Continuing Healthcare or joint funding is involved. The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps organisations design robust transition pathways that protect eligibility, ensure continuity of funding and keep patients safe.

How We Improve CHC-Related Transitions

We work with multidisciplinary teams to:

  • Plan safe hospital discharges for individuals with CHC or potential eligibility
  • Support moves between providers where CHC packages need to be preserved or reviewed
  • Identify clinical and safeguarding risks during transfers
  • Improve documentation, communication and handovers around CHC packages

Our aim is to minimise delays, reduce unnecessary readmissions and ensure person-centred, well-coordinated care at every stage of the patient journey.

2. Pre-CQC Assessments & Quality Support for Providers

What Is a Pre-CQC Assessment?

A pre-CQC assessment is a proactive review of your service against current Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, fundamental standards and key lines of enquiry (KLOEs). For services delivering CHC-funded or complex care, this preparation is essential to demonstrate safe, effective and well-led practice.

Our CQC Preparation Approach

The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers:

  • Mock CQC inspections tailored to your service type
  • Reviews of policies, care plans, risk assessments and governance
  • Identification of gaps in CHC-related documentation and practice
  • Action plans to strengthen compliance, clinical quality and leadership

We help you build a culture of continuous improvement so you are CQC-ready all year round, not just at inspection time.

Benefits for Your Organisation

  • Reduced risk of non-compliance or enforcement action
  • Clear evidence of safe, person-centred CHC and complex care
  • Improved confidence among staff, managers and stakeholders
  • Enhanced reputation and commissioning opportunities

3. Personalised Care & Support Plans for Learning Disabilities (LD)

Person-Centred LD & CHC Care Planning

Many people with Learning Disabilities (LD) have complex health and social care needs, sometimes eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare or joint packages. We support services to develop truly person-centred care and support plans that respect autonomy, dignity and individual goals.

Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Planning

Our nurses work closely with:

  • Individuals with LD and their families or advocates
  • Support workers, therapists and wider MDT members
  • Commissioners, social workers and CHC teams

We ensure care plans cover daily living, communication, behaviour support, health needs, risk management and meaningful activity, all tailored to the person.

Evidence-Based, Legally Compliant Practice

Using current national guidance, LD best practice and legal frameworks (including MCA and DOLs), we help providers create plans that:

  • Promote independence and choice
  • Support positive risk-taking where appropriate
  • Meet CQC and commissioning expectations
  • Are clear, measurable and regularly reviewed

Training, Events & Professional Development for CHC Nurses

4. CHC & Community DOL Application Process Training

Specialist CHC Training for Nurses & Providers

We deliver practical, case-based training on all key aspects of NHS Continuing Healthcare and community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) applications, designed for agency nurses, permanent staff and managers.

What Our Training Covers

  • CHC eligibility criteria, checklist and DST process
  • Writing strong clinical rationales and evidence-based reports
  • CHC reviews, appeals and dispute resolution
  • Community DOLs, MCA assessments and best-interest decisions
  • Documentation and communication that stands up to scrutiny

Sessions are delivered online or in-person by experienced CHC nurse assessors and clinical leaders.

Benefits of Our CHC Training

  • Improved accuracy and confidence in CHC assessments and documentation
  • Reduced risk of funding disputes, appeals or legal challenge
  • Stronger clinical reasoning and professional advocacy for patients
  • Enhanced career development for CHC agency nurses and permanent staff

5. CHC Events, Networking & Peer Learning

A Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events, webinars, workshops and informal meet-ups bringing our CHC community together. Most of the 500+ nurses in our network stay in touch regularly and many become long-term friends and professional colleagues.

What You Can Expect at Our Events

  • Updates on CHC policy, case law and best practice
  • Peer discussion of complex cases and ethical dilemmas
  • Safe spaces to talk honestly about the realities of agency nursing
  • Opportunities to mentor, be mentored and grow your career

Our events are supported by private, invite-only social media groups where members share professional issues 24/7/365 in a confidential environment.

6. Expert CHC Case Management & Clinical Support

Client-Focused, Specialist Case Management

We offer CHC-focused case management services for individuals, families, legal representatives and commissioners who need expert nursing input into complex cases.

How We Coordinate CHC Care

  • Review clinical evidence and eligibility against CHC criteria
  • Support families through assessments, reviews and appeals
  • Coordinate input from multidisciplinary teams and providers
  • Help design safe, sustainable care packages that reflect genuine needs

Our approach is always person-centred, balancing clinical requirements, individual preferences and available resources.

Regulatory & Governance Assurance

We pay close attention to regulatory, legal and clinical governance requirements, helping organisations demonstrate:

  • Safe, well-documented decision-making
  • Compliance with national frameworks, MCA and DOLs
  • Clear, defensible rationales for CHC funding decisions
  • Robust, auditable care planning and review processes

Our CHC Agency Nurses Network Community

7. A Safe Space to Connect, Share & Decompress

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a consultancy – it is a place to relax, connect and feel understood. We know the emotional and physical toll of CHC and agency nursing, and we believe no nurse should feel isolated in this work.

Private, Confidential Support 24/7/365

Members of our network can join invite-only social media groups where we:

  • Openly share professional issues, questions and worries
  • Offer peer support, practical tips and encouragement
  • Discuss complex CHC scenarios in a safe, non-judgemental space
  • Build connections that often become long-term friendships

Who Can Join?

We welcome new CHC agency nurses and experienced practitioners alike. If you work in, or are moving into, CHC, our network can help you:

  • Build a professional support system
  • Expand your knowledge and confidence
  • Access career and training opportunities
  • Feel part of a trusted, specialist community

Why Choose CHC Nurses Agency Network?

  • Specialist CHC expertise – delivered by nurses who actively work in CHC and understand current practice
  • Practical, real-world focus – everything we offer is grounded in what works on the frontline
  • Comprehensive support – consultancy, training, case management and community in one place
  • Strong professional network – over 500 CHC agency nurses sharing experience and insight
  • Flexible delivery – online, in-person or blended solutions tailored to your organisation or team

By partnering with the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you strengthen your CHC practice, governance and workforce resilience while giving nurses the support they need to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.

Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you are looking for specialist CHC consultancy, training, case management support or you are an agency nurse wanting to join our network, we would like to hear from you.

Get in touch via our contact page to discuss:

  • Organisational CHC training or pre-CQC assessment needs
  • Support with complex CHC cases, reviews or appeals
  • Joining our CHC Agency Nurses Network community

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist CHC nursing consultancy and professional community for agency nurses and healthcare organisations across the UK.
  2. Who can join the CHC Agency Nurses Network? Any nurse working in or interested in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care can apply to join our private network.
  3. Do you provide CHC training for organisations? Yes, we deliver tailored CHC and community DOLs training for providers, ICBs, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
  4. Can you help with CQC preparation? We offer pre-CQC assessments, mock inspections and action plans to help services demonstrate safe, effective and well-led care.
  5. Do you support individuals and families with CHC cases? Yes, our specialist nurses provide case management, clinical review and guidance through CHC assessments, reviews and appeals.
  6. How does your network support CHC agency nurses? We provide confidential social media groups, events and peer support where nurses can share issues, seek advice and build professional friendships.
  7. What types of services do you work with? We work with care homes, domiciliary providers, supported living, LD services, ICBs, local authorities, legal teams and independent practitioners.
  8. Do you offer online training and events? Yes, we run regular online webinars, workshops and virtual meet-ups alongside in-person sessions where requested.
  9. How can my organisation book consultancy or training? You can contact us through our website or contact page to outline your needs and we will arrange a tailored proposal.
  10. Is there a fee to join the CHC Agency Nurses Network community? Membership arrangements may vary over time, so please contact us directly for current details on joining our network.