CHC Nurses Agency Network: Empowering Agency Nurses in Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Introduction to CHC Nurses Agency Network
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nursing consultancy and professional community supporting agency nurses and healthcare organisations across the UK. We provide expert CHC training, consultancy, and assessment support to improve patient care, compliance, and professional confidence in complex Continuing Healthcare environments.
Built by nurses for nurses, our network combines the expertise of experienced CHC practitioners with the power of community. We offer tailored guidance to individual nurses, care providers, and commissioning bodies, helping them navigate CHC processes, deliver safe person‑centred care, and meet regulatory standards consistently.
About the CHC Agency Nurses Network Community
The CHC Agency Nurses Network is more than a consultancy service – it is a welcoming space for agency nurses to connect, relax, and grow professionally. We understand that only another nurse truly knows the pressures, responsibilities, and emotional demands of nursing and CHC work.
Our private invite‑only social media groups and online spaces allow nurses to share experiences, ask questions, and support each other 24/7, 365 days a year. Many of our members build friendships that last for years, making the network a genuine source of support as well as professional development.
We currently connect around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK, all of whom openly and confidentially share knowledge and professional issues related to CHC, Deprivation of Liberty, complex care, and agency practice.
CHC Training for Agency Nurses and Healthcare Teams
Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Courses
Building Confidence in CHC Eligibility and Assessment Processes
Our Continuing Healthcare training programmes are designed to give agency nurses, case managers, and healthcare teams a clear, practical understanding of CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tools (DST), and end‑to‑end assessment processes. Training is delivered by seasoned CHC practitioners who have worked extensively with NHS commissioners and complex care providers.
Whether you are new to CHC or looking to update and deepen your knowledge, our courses improve competency, reduce assessment errors, and enhance patient outcomes. We focus on real‑world application, using case studies, clinical scenarios, and documentation examples that reflect genuine CHC practice.
Care Planning, Funding Pathways and Documentation
Understanding how CHC funding works is essential for safe and lawful care delivery. Our training covers how to apply for and manage CHC funding, how to gather robust clinical evidence, and how to document needs clearly across all CHC domains.
Participants learn how to develop person‑centred care plans that align with CHC outcomes, clinical risk, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that packages of care are defensible, appropriate, and sustainable for both patients and providers.
Training in Community DoLS and Complex Care Support Planning
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Liberty Protection in the Community
We provide specialist training on community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) readiness, and legal frameworks around autonomy and capacity. This enables nurses to work confidently with individuals whose liberty may be restricted in community, supported living, or care home settings.
Our experts explain legal thresholds, documentation standards, and practical strategies to protect the human rights, dignity, and best interests of people with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions, or complex behavioural needs.
Developing Robust CHC Care and Support Plans
We support nurses in writing comprehensive CHC care and support plans that respect individual preferences, promote independence, and reflect evidence‑based practice. Training includes risk assessment, escalation planning, MDT working, and aligning community care packages with CHC funding decisions.
By strengthening care planning skills, agency nurses are better equipped to coordinate safe, effective community care for people with complex and high‑acuity needs.
Consultancy Services for Healthcare Organisations
Pre‑CQC and Quality Assurance Support
Preparing for CQC Inspections and Audit Readiness
CHC Nurses Agency Network offers detailed pre‑CQC assessments and quality reviews for providers working with CHC‑funded individuals. We evaluate your policies, procedures, documentation, and governance arrangements related to CHC, DoLS, and complex care.
Following each assessment, we provide clear, prioritised recommendations to strengthen compliance, evidence high‑quality care, and support positive CQC inspection outcomes.
Embedding Continuous Improvement in CHC Practice
Our consultancy does not end with a report – we offer ongoing support to help you implement changes, embed best practice, and train staff in new processes. We assist with governance frameworks, clinical oversight, and staff education so that improvements are maintained over time.
Transitions in Healthcare and CHC Pathways
Managing Safe Transitions Between Hospital, Community and Home
Transitions between hospital, community settings, and home can be complex for CHC‑funded patients. Our consultants specialise in transition planning to ensure that care is continuous, safe, and coordinated across services.
We help organisations and nurses create clear transition plans, clarify clinical responsibilities, and ensure communication is robust between hospitals, community teams, and social care providers.
Reducing Risks, Readmissions and Complaints
Effective transition planning significantly reduces avoidable readmissions, safeguarding incidents, and complaints. We work with you to consider clinical, social, and emotional needs during transfer so that every patient experiences a safe, well‑supported move between care settings.
Expert CHC Case Management and Clinical Oversight
Person‑Centred CHC Case Coordination
Our CHC case management services offer holistic coordination for individuals with complex care packages, ensuring that agency nurses, families, and providers are working in alignment with CHC outcomes and clinical goals.
We support with MDT reviews, re‑assessments, escalation of concerns, and ongoing monitoring of complex care packages to maintain quality and safety.
Aligning Practice with Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
We ensure that all aspects of CHC care – from assessment to delivery – comply with relevant UK legislation, CHC National Framework guidance, DoLS, and evolving Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) requirements.
Our aim is to simplify complex frameworks for frontline nurses and providers, while keeping patients’ rights, dignity, and safety at the centre of every decision.
Why Join the CHC Agency Nurses Network?
- A supportive community of around 500 CHC agency nurses sharing real‑time insights and experiences.
- Specialised Continuing Healthcare training tailored to agency nurses and complex care environments.
- Access to expert CHC consultancy, case management advice, and pre‑CQC support.
- Confidential, invite‑only social media groups for 24/7 peer support and networking.
- Regular events, webinars, and workshops focused on CHC updates and best practice.
- Guidance from experienced CHC, mental health, and complex care professionals.
- Personalised support to enhance your career, confidence, and clinical decision‑making.
- Opportunities to collaborate, share resources, and problem‑solve with fellow CHC specialists.
Our goal is to empower CHC agency nurses and healthcare organisations with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to deliver exceptional, lawful, and compassionate care. By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to a trusted professional community and expert advice whenever you need it.
Events, Workshops and Networking Opportunities
Connecting CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
We run regular online and in‑person events to bring our CHC nursing community together. These include webinars on CHC policy changes, workshops on documentation and DST completion, and informal networking sessions for peer support.
Most nurses in our network remain in ongoing contact, sharing job opportunities, best practice tips, and practical help with CHC assessments and care planning.
Ongoing Professional Development in CHC
Our events are designed to support your ongoing professional development (CPD) as a CHC agency nurse. Sessions focus on practical skills, real case examples, and current guidance, ensuring you remain confident and up to date in this highly specialised field.
How to Join CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare, complex care, and agency nursing. By joining, you will gain access to our private social media groups, events, and learning opportunities.
Membership is ideal for independent agency nurses, agency teams, care providers, and CHC specialists who want to stay informed, supported, and connected with like‑minded professionals.
Contact Us for CHC Training, Consultancy and Membership
If you would like to join the CHC Agency Nurses Network, arrange CHC training for yourself or your team, or discuss our consultancy services, please get in touch. We can tailor our support to the needs of individual nurses, agencies, and healthcare organisations.
Together, we can raise standards in Continuing Healthcare, strengthen professional practice, and ensure every patient receives safe, person‑centred, and legally compliant care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is CHC Nurses Agency Network? CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK‑wide community and consultancy service specialising in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) support for agency nurses and healthcare organisations.
- Who can join the CHC Agency Nurses Network? Any nurse or healthcare professional involved in CHC, complex care, or agency nursing can apply to join our invite‑only network.
- What types of CHC training do you offer? We offer training on CHC eligibility, DST completion, care planning, documentation, community DoLS, and complex care support planning.
- Do you provide support for CQC inspections? Yes, we provide pre‑CQC assessments, documentation reviews, and consultancy to help providers demonstrate safe and compliant CHC practice.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? Our core focus is on agency nurses working in CHC, but we also support case managers, complex care providers, and other CHC professionals.
- How do your private social media groups work? We operate confidential, invite‑only groups where members can share questions, resources, and professional issues 24/7.
- Can you help with complex CHC cases and appeals? Yes, our consultants can advise on complex cases, evidence gathering, care planning, and navigating CHC reviews or appeals.
- Do you run regular events or webinars? We host regular online and in‑person events covering CHC updates, best practice, and networking for agency nurses.
- Are your training sessions suitable for experienced nurses? Yes, our training is suitable for both new and highly experienced CHC professionals who want to refresh or deepen their expertise.
- How can I contact you to join or learn more? You can reach us via the contact details on our website to discuss membership, training options, or tailored consultancy support.