CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Consultancy & Support for Agency Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Through Specialist Training, Networking and Consultancy
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and training hub dedicated to nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care settings. We bring together experienced agency nurses, educators and consultants to help you develop your CHC expertise, build professional connections and deliver safer, high-quality person-centred care.
As nurses ourselves, we understand the pressures, challenges and responsibilities that come with working in Continuing Healthcare. Only another nurse truly understands the reality of long shifts, complex assessments and navigating funding, legal frameworks and multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to make your professional life easier, more supported and better informed.
Through our specialist CHC training, confidential online networking groups and consultancy support for healthcare organisations, we help you stay compliant, confident and up to date with the latest CHC guidance, policies and best practice.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, supportive community of around 500 CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals across the UK. Our members work within NHS Continuing Healthcare, community complex care, care homes, case management and specialist learning disability services.
We run regular in-person and online events, facilitate confidential invite-only social media groups and share CHC resources, updates and practical tips 24-7-365. Many nurses in our network become long-term colleagues and friends, supporting each other professionally and personally over many years.
New members are welcomed into our closed online community where they can connect with like-minded professionals, ask questions, share issues and access expert advice from experienced CHC practitioners and consultants.
Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Agency Nurses
CHC Eligibility, Checklist and DST Training
Our CHC training courses are designed specifically for nurses working in or moving into Continuing Healthcare roles. We cover the full CHC assessment pathway, including the Checklist, Decision Support Tool (DST), multi-disciplinary team (MDT) process, legal frameworks and best practice documentation.
Training is delivered by experienced CHC nurse assessors and practitioners and is highly practical, using real-world case examples to build your confidence in clinical reasoning, evidence gathering and presenting robust rationales that align with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.
Care Planning and Complex Care Management in CHC
We provide focused training on person-centred care planning for CHC-funded individuals in community, care home and domiciliary settings. Courses cover risk assessment, outcome-based planning, multidisciplinary communication, and aligning care plans with CHC funding decisions and legal obligations.
These sessions are ideal for agency nurses working in complex care, fast track CHC, end-of-life care or high-acuity community placements, ensuring safe, effective and compliant care delivery.
Remote and Flexible CHC Training Options
To fit around shift work and agency commitments, many of our CHC training sessions are available online via live webinars and on-demand modules. This allows nurses across the UK to access high-quality specialist training without travel and to revisit key topics whenever needed.
We also offer tailored training packages for healthcare providers, agencies and care homes who wish to upskill their teams in CHC, funding pathways, documentation standards and best practice care coordination.
Expert Consultancy for CHC Providers & Healthcare Organisations
CHC Process, Compliance and Quality Improvement Support
CHC Nurses Agency Network works with NHS teams, independent providers, care homes and domiciliary agencies to support high standards of CHC practice. Our consultants can review your CHC-related pathways, policies, documentation and audits to identify gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement.
We help organisations strengthen their understanding of the National Framework, improve quality and consistency in assessments and care planning, and support compliance with regulatory and commissioning expectations.
Pre-CQC and Quality Assurance Support Linked to CHC
For providers delivering CHC-funded care, we offer pre-inspection reviews, mock audits and practical guidance to help you evidence safe, person-centred and well-led services. Our experienced nurses examine care records, care plans, risk assessments and governance systems with a specific focus on complex and CHC-funded packages.
We then provide clear, actionable feedback and recommendations to help your organisation demonstrate high-quality care, strong clinical oversight and alignment with CQC key lines of enquiry and CHC contractual requirements.
Support with Transitions and Person-Centred Care Planning
Safe Transitions for CHC-Funded Individuals
Transitions between hospital, home, community settings and care homes can be particularly complex for CHC-funded individuals with high levels of need. We support nurses and organisations in planning and coordinating safe, timely and well-communicated transfers of care.
Our approach focuses on maintaining continuity, minimising risk, ensuring clear clinical handovers and embedding person-centred outcomes throughout the transition process.
Person-Centred Care for Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
Many of our network nurses and consultants specialise in supporting people with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism and complex behavioural or physical health needs. We promote personalised, strengths-based care planning that protects rights, dignity and independence.
Working closely with families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams, we encourage evidence-based approaches that align with the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding principles and best practice within community and supported living environments.
CHC Events, Workshops and Professional Networking
Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
We host regular online and in-person events to bring CHC agency nurses together for learning, reflection and peer support. Topics include CHC policy updates, complex case discussions, documentation standards, legal changes and practical issues faced on the frontline.
Events are designed to be relaxed, supportive and highly relevant to day-to-day CHC nursing practice, giving you space to learn, ask questions and share experiences with colleagues who understand your role.
Confidential Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
Our private, invite-only social media groups are the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network. Here, members can raise professional issues, seek advice, share resources and debrief with trusted peers in a safe, confidential environment.
Conversations happen 24-7-365, reflecting the reality of shift work and the need for flexible, on-demand support for nurses working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
- Connect with a core network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses across the UK.
- Access specialist CHC training designed for agency and independent sector roles.
- Receive peer support, guidance and mentoring from nurses who understand CHC.
- Stay up to date with CHC policy changes, best practice and national guidance.
- Develop your career in Continuing Healthcare, complex care and community nursing.
- Build long-term professional relationships and friendships in a supportive community.
- Gain access to events, webinars and resources not available to the general public.
How to Get Involved with CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse, CHC nurse assessor, complex care nurse or healthcare professional working in or moving into the CHC arena, you are welcome to join our network. We invite new members into our private social media groups, training sessions and events throughout the year.
Healthcare organisations, agencies and care providers can also work with us for CHC-focused training, consultancy and quality improvement projects tailored to their services and workforce.
Contact us today to discuss membership, upcoming training dates, event schedules or organisational support. Together, we can strengthen Continuing Healthcare practice and improve outcomes for the people we care for.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and training hub for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses, CHC nurse assessors, complex care nurses and related healthcare professionals with an interest in CHC are welcome to join.
- Do you provide CHC training for individual nurses? Yes, we offer specialist CHC eligibility, DST, care planning and complex care training for individual agency and independent nurses.
- Are your CHC training courses available online? Many of our CHC courses are delivered via live webinars and on-demand modules so you can train from anywhere in the UK.
- Can healthcare organisations work with you for CHC consultancy? Yes, we support organisations with CHC process reviews, quality improvement and pre-inspection preparation related to CHC-funded care.
- How do your confidential social media groups work? Members are invited into private, moderated groups where they can share questions, issues and resources confidentially with other CHC professionals.
- Do you run regular events for CHC nurses? We host regular online and in-person events covering CHC updates, complex cases, documentation, legal changes and professional development.
- Is there a fee to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership and training fees vary depending on the level of access and services required, and we can provide details on enquiry.
- Can you help with CHC-related CQC preparation? Yes, we offer pre-CQC and quality assurance support for providers delivering CHC-funded care, focusing on documentation, governance and safe practice.
- How do I get started with CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us via our website or preferred contact channel to discuss membership, training options or organisational support tailored to your needs.