CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Consultancy & Nurse Community

Welcome to CHC Nurses Agency Network

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist consultancy and training hub dedicated to nurses, healthcare providers, and organisations involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) across the UK. We combine expert CHC training and consultancy with a strong professional nurse community, helping you deliver safer, more efficient and compliant Continuing Healthcare services.

As practising nurses and CHC specialists, we understand the real pressures of frontline care, agency work and complex CHC processes. Our mission is to empower nurses, care providers and organisations with the knowledge, tools and peer support they need to navigate CHC, improve patient outcomes and stay compliant with UK healthcare regulations.

Whether you are an agency nurse, a CHC assessor, a care home, a community provider or an NHS/ICS team, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers expert guidance, practical training, peer networking and ongoing support tailored to your Continuing Healthcare needs.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a professional consultancy service and a private, supportive community of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals. We provide:

Specialist CHC training and development for nurses and healthcare staff
Consultancy for organisations on CHC processes, assessments and funding
Practical support with CHC case management and documentation
Peer-to-peer learning and confidential discussion groups
Regular online and in-person events, workshops and networking opportunities

Only nurses truly understand the daily realities of nursing and Continuing Healthcare. Our network is a safe space to share challenges, ask questions, gain clarity on CHC decisions and build long-term professional relationships and friendships.

Our Core Services

CHC Training & Professional Development

Specialist Continuing Healthcare Training for Nurses & Providers

We deliver targeted CHC training programmes designed to improve understanding of NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, assessment, decision-making and review processes. Our courses are delivered by experienced CHC clinicians and are suitable for agency nurses, CHC assessors, care coordinators, social care professionals and managers.

What Our CHC Training Covers

Understanding the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
Checklist, Decision Support Tool (DST) and Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) processes
Assessing, documenting and evidencing CHC eligibility
Care funding routes, joint funding and personal health budgets
Developing person-centred CHC care plans
Appeals, reviews and dispute resolution in CHC
Legal, ethical and regulatory considerations in Continuing Healthcare

Benefits of Our CHC Courses

Greater confidence in completing CHC assessments and documentation
Improved consistency and quality of CHC decision-making
Better communication with MDTs, families and commissioners
Reduced risk of appeals, complaints and funding disputes
Enhanced career development and employability for agency nurses

CHC Consultancy for Organisations

Expert Support With CHC Processes and Compliance

For care homes, community providers, agencies and NHS/ICS teams, we offer tailored CHC consultancy to review your current Continuing Healthcare processes, paperwork and pathways. Our specialists help you streamline systems, improve compliance and strengthen the quality of your CHC-related services.

Our CHC Consultancy Services Include

Review of CHC assessment, documentation and reporting practices
Advice on implementing the National Framework and local CHC policies
Support with complex CHC cases and funding disputes
Coaching for clinical leads and managers involved in CHC
Custom training to close knowledge gaps within your team

Outcomes of Working With Us

By partnering with the CHC Nurses Agency Network, organisations gain clarity and confidence in their CHC processes, helping ensure patients receive the right funding and support, while services remain compliant, efficient and patient-centred.

Healthcare Transitions & CHC Case Support

Supporting Safe Transitions for CHC-Eligible Individuals

Transitions between hospital, home, nursing care and community settings can be particularly complex for people eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. We provide specialist support to ensure these transitions are safely planned, well-documented and aligned with CHC funding decisions.

How We Help With CHC Transitions

Clinical input into care plans for CHC-funded individuals
Support with discharge planning and coordination
Guidance on communicating CHC decisions with families and providers
Risk identification and mitigation during transitions of care

Support Around Capacity, Safeguarding & Community DOLs

Navigating Capacity, Best Interest Decisions & Community DOL

Managing complex cases that involve mental capacity, safeguarding and community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) applications can be challenging. We offer guidance and peer support for nurses and organisations managing these intricate legal and clinical interfaces, particularly where CHC funding is involved.

What Our Support Covers

Understanding capacity assessments in the context of CHC
Best Interests decision-making and documentation
Liaising with local authorities, safeguarding and legal teams
Good practice around community DoL and restrictive practices

Events, Workshops & Networking for CHC Nurses

Regular CHC-Focused Events for Professional Growth

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to bring together nurses and healthcare professionals working in Continuing Healthcare. These sessions are designed to update you on policy changes, share practical case examples and build supportive professional networks.

What You Gain From Our Events

Updates on the latest NHS CHC guidance and policy changes
Access to expert speakers, CHC specialists and senior clinicians
Case-based learning and real-world problem solving
Opportunities to network with agency nurses and CHC professionals
Ongoing professional development and reflective practice

Private CHC Nurse Community & Peer Support

A Safe, Confidential Space for CHC Agency Nurses

At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our private, invite-only online community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals. This is a space where you can relax, share experiences, ask questions and support each other 24-7-365.

How Our Community Works

Confidential, invite-only social media groups for CHC nurses
Open discussion of professional issues, challenges and successes
Peer support around complex CHC assessments and cases
Sharing of resources, templates and best practice tips
Long-term professional relationships that often become friendships

Many members of our network have been connected for years, supporting each other through job changes, complex cases and career progression in the CHC field.

Career Development for CHC Agency Nurses

Building Your CHC Career With Knowledge & Connections

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also a powerful platform for career development. By engaging in our training, events and community, agency nurses and CHC professionals gain knowledge, visibility and opportunities that can shape their future career paths.

Career Benefits of Joining Our Network

Greater understanding of CHC, making you more valuable to agencies and employers
Access to informal mentoring and guidance from experienced CHC clinicians
Awareness of emerging roles and opportunities within CHC
Enhanced professional profile through active participation and learning

Why Choose CHC Nurses Agency Network?

Real CHC Expertise From Practising Nurses

Our network is led by experienced nurses and CHC specialists who work within UK healthcare and understand the realities of agency nursing, Continuing Healthcare and regulatory expectations.

Genuine Community, Not Just a Mailing List

We are more than a training provider: we are a living, active community that supports each other every day through private, confidential groups and regular events.

Focused on CHC, Compliance & Quality of Care

Everything we do is grounded in improving the quality, consistency and safety of NHS Continuing Healthcare, helping nurses and organisations remain compliant while putting patients at the centre of care.

Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you are a nurse or healthcare professional involved in Continuing Healthcare, or an organisation wanting to strengthen your CHC knowledge and processes, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.

Contact us to discuss CHC training and consultancy, or to enquire about joining our private network and social media groups. Together, we can make CHC clearer, fairer and easier to navigate for professionals, patients and families.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a specialist UK-wide network offering CHC training, consultancy and a private peer community for nurses and healthcare professionals involved in Continuing Healthcare.
Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses, CHC assessors, case managers, care home staff, community nurses and other professionals working with NHS Continuing Healthcare are welcome to enquire about joining.
Do you provide formal CHC training courses? Yes, we deliver structured CHC training covering eligibility, assessments, documentation, funding and compliance for individuals and organisations.
Can you support organisations with CHC processes? Yes, we offer consultancy to review and improve CHC assessments, documentation, pathways and compliance for care providers and NHS/ICS teams.
Is your nurse community really confidential? Our online groups are private, invite-only and run with clear community guidelines to protect professional confidentiality.
How often do you run CHC events and workshops? We run regular online and occasional in-person events throughout the year, focusing on CHC updates, case discussions and networking.
Do you help with complex CHC cases and appeals? We can provide guidance and peer support around complex CHC cases, documentation and processes, and signpost to appropriate specialist support where needed.
Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Our focus is on the UK NHS Continuing Healthcare system, so our content and support are designed primarily for UK-based professionals.
How will joining the network help my nursing career? You will gain deeper CHC knowledge, access ongoing learning, build a strong professional network and increase your value to agencies and employers.
How do I get in touch or apply to join? You can contact us via our website or preferred contact details to discuss membership, training or consultancy and we will guide you through the next steps.