CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses with Expert Training, Consultancy and a Strong Professional Network
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and support hub for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and related complex care roles across the UK. We combine expert CHC training, healthcare consultancy, and a vibrant peer network to help nurses deliver safer, more confident and more compliant patient care.
Created by nurses for nurses, our network connects over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals through invite-only social media groups, online forums and regular events. We support agency nurses with real-world advice on CHC assessments, case management, CQC expectations, and everyday challenges in complex care practice.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse or new to CHC work, the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you the knowledge, tools, and community you need to thrive in a demanding healthcare environment.
Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Nurses
Comprehensive CHC Training Courses for Agency Nurses
Our Continuing Healthcare training programmes are designed specifically for agency nurses and nurse assessors working in, or moving into, NHS CHC roles. We cover the full CHC pathway, including checklists, full assessments, MDT decision-making, Fast Track, and appeals.
Each CHC course explains eligibility criteria, the National Framework, legal responsibilities, and best practice in person-centred CHC assessment and complex care planning. Training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners who understand the realities of agency work, pressures from commissioners, and documentation expectations.
Our goal is to boost your confidence, compliance and clinical decision-making, so you can carry out CHC work safely, effectively and in line with NHS and CQC standards.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Events
In addition to formal training, the CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular webinars, workshops and peer discussion sessions covering CHC updates, case studies, and wider complex care issues.
These events help you stay ahead of policy changes, best practice updates and local commissioning trends while connecting with other CHC nurses facing similar challenges. Most of our members stay in regular contact, and many build long-term professional relationships and friendships through the network.
All events are designed to support your ongoing CPD in CHC and complex care nursing, helping you to build a strong, credible professional profile as a specialist CHC agency nurse.
Expert Consultancy & Support for CHC Nurses and Providers
Guidance on CHC Processes, Documentation and Compliance
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers practical guidance and informal consultancy to nurses and providers on CHC processes, documentation, risk management and compliance. Through our core network and confidential groups, nurses can share scenarios and seek advice 24/7.
We help agency nurses understand what commissioners, CCGs/ICBs and providers expect from CHC assessments, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), care plans and review documentation. Our support aims to reduce professional risk, improve consistency and strengthen clinical reasoning within your written evidence.
Pre-CQC Readiness and Quality Improvement Support
For providers employing CHC agency nurses, we offer support around pre-CQC readiness, focusing on how CHC and complex care pathways are evidenced and delivered. While we are first and foremost a network for nurses, our collective experience helps services prepare for CQC inspections and demonstrate safe, effective and responsive care.
Through shared resources, checklists and group discussions, we highlight common gaps in governance, record-keeping and care planning that can impact ratings, and share practical tips to improve quality and regulatory compliance.
Support with Transitions, Complex Care & Case Management
Safe Transitions and Continuity of Care in CHC
Many CHC cases involve complex transitions between settings, such as hospital to home, care home to community, or changes in commissioned packages. Within the network, members exchange best practice on managing these high-risk transitions safely and compassionately.
We share approaches to person-centred discharge planning, risk assessment, communication with families, and multidisciplinary working, helping nurses to minimise disruption and promote continuity of care for people with complex, long-term health needs.
Practical Case Management Advice for CHC Nurses
Our community supports nurses involved in CHC case management, including ongoing reviews, complex safeguarding situations, fluctuating needs and challenging family dynamics. Members can confidentially discuss anonymised cases in our invite-only groups and access peer insight from nurses who have “been there before”.
This collaborative approach helps CHC nurses refine their clinical judgement, communication skills and documentation, ensuring each case is handled in a manner that is ethically sound, legally robust and focused on the person’s best interests.
Person-Centred CHC Support for People with Learning Disabilities
Tailored CHC Approaches for Learning Disabilities (LD)
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network work with individuals who have learning disabilities and complex physical or behavioural needs. Through shared expertise, we support CHC nurses to develop care plans that promote independence, communication, dignity and choice.
We emphasise person-centred planning, reasonable adjustments, and positive risk management so that CHC packages for people with LD balance health needs, safety and quality of life, in line with best practice and relevant legal frameworks.
Improving Safety and Quality in LD & Complex Behavioural Care
Our network exchanges practical strategies for managing behaviour that challenges, mental capacity considerations, restrictive practice concerns and multidisciplinary working in LD settings under CHC or joint funding.
By drawing on evidence-based approaches and the lived experience of frontline CHC nurses, we support safer, more consistent and more person-centred care for people with learning disabilities receiving complex packages in the community or care homes.
A Private, Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Confidential 24/7 Peer Support
The heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our confidential, invite-only social media groups, where around 500 CHC agency nurses share professional issues, questions and experiences 24/7/365.
As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressure, emotional load and complexity of this work. Our groups are a safe space to vent, reflect, seek support and celebrate wins with colleagues who genuinely understand CHC and agency nursing.
Regular Events and Long-Term Professional Connections
We organise regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC nursing community together for education, networking and informal support. Many members meet through the network and go on to stay in touch, work together and remain friends for years.
We welcome new members who want to grow their CHC career, build their confidence and extend their professional network in a positive, nurse-led environment.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to make agency nursing in Continuing Healthcare safer, less isolating and more rewarding. By joining, you gain access to:
- Specialist CHC training and education tailored to agency and bank nurses.
- Real-world peer support from nurses working in the same field and roles as you.
- Confidential forums to ask questions, share concerns and explore complex cases.
- Guidance on CHC documentation, compliance and professional standards.
- Networking opportunities that can lead to new roles, contracts and collaborations.
- Community and wellbeing support from colleagues who understand the emotional demands of CHC work.
We believe that well-informed, well-supported CHC nurses are essential for high-quality, person-centred care. Our mission is to equip you with knowledge, confidence and connection so you can deliver the best possible outcomes for the people you support.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network Today
If you are a nurse working in, or interested in, NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex community care, or case management, we invite you to join our network.
Become part of a thriving community of CHC agency nurses, access expert-led training, and benefit from 24/7 peer support from professionals who truly understand your work.
Contact us today via our website or social channels to learn more about membership, upcoming training programmes and events, and how to join our private groups. Together, we can raise standards in CHC nursing across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – It is a specialist UK-wide community offering training, support and networking for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – Registered nurses working in CHC, complex community care, case management or related agency roles are welcome to apply to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? – Our focus is agency and bank nurses in CHC, but nurses in permanent CHC posts who share our aims may also be considered.
- What kind of CHC training do you offer? – We provide training on CHC eligibility, the National Framework, assessments, documentation, reviews and appeals tailored to frontline nursing roles.
- How do your private social media groups work? – Members are added to confidential, invite-only online groups where they can share professional issues, ask questions and support each other 24/7.
- Do you help with CQC and compliance issues? – We share peer guidance and resources on documentation, governance and quality that can support CQC readiness and safe practice.
- Are there any fees to join the network? – Membership and training fees vary by programme and event, so please contact us directly for current pricing and access options.
- How do I benefit as an individual CHC nurse? – You gain stronger CHC knowledge, better documentation skills, emotional support, networking opportunities and increased professional confidence.
- Can providers or agencies engage with the network? – Yes, we welcome collaboration with agencies and providers who support CHC nurses and want to improve standards of care.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – Simply contact us through our website or social channels to express interest, and we will guide you through the joining process.