CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Nursing Consultancy for Continuing Healthcare Training & Support
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses and Providers Across the UK
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist nursing consultancy and professional community dedicated to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training, support, and networking for agency nurses and healthcare organisations across the UK. We combine expert-led education with a vibrant peer network to improve patient outcomes, CHC compliance, and professional wellbeing.
Founded and led by experienced CHC nurses, our network supports professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community nursing, care homes, LD services, and domiciliary care. We help you navigate the complexities of CHC pathways, CQC expectations, and person-centred care planning, while giving you a safe space to connect, share, and grow in your nursing career.
CHC Nurses Agency Network – What We Do
- Specialist CHC training for agency and permanent nurses
- Pre-CQC readiness support for community and CHC providers
- Expert guidance on Learning Disability (LD) care planning and risk management
- CHC & Community DoLS application process training
- Specialist case management support in CHC settings
- Regular CHC-focused events, workshops, and peer networking
- Active, confidential online community for over 500 CHC agency nurses
Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses & Healthcare Teams
Build Confidence in CHC, Compliance & Complex Care
We deliver targeted training programmes designed specifically for nurses and clinical teams working within NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care. Our courses translate policy and guidance into practical, real-world clinical skills.
All training is delivered by seasoned CHC practitioners who understand the demands of agency work, community settings, and multidisciplinary collaboration. We ensure you leave with tools you can apply immediately in assessments, care planning, MDTs, and reviews.
Core Training Modules
Challenging Transitions in CHC & Community Care
From hospital discharge to home, care home, or supported living, transitions are often where risk is highest. Our training equips nurses with strategies to plan, document, and manage transitions safely, reduce avoidable readmissions, and promote continuity of care.
Understanding CQC Expectations in CHC & Community Services
We explain how CQC regulations relate to CHC-funded packages, community nursing, and LD services. Nurses learn how to demonstrate safe practice, accurate documentation, person-centred care, and robust governance in line with current standards.
Person-Centred Care & Support Planning for LD and Complex Needs
Our training focuses on writing and delivering person-centred care plans for people with Learning Disabilities, autism, and complex health needs. We emphasise maximising independence, dignity, choice, and control, while maintaining safety and compliance.
Pre-CQC Support for CHC & Community Providers
Prepare with Confidence for CQC Inspection
CHC Nurses Agency Network supports organisations delivering CHC-funded and complex care packages to identify gaps before CQC inspection. Our expert nurses provide an independent view of your systems, documentation, and frontline practice.
Key Components of Our Pre-CQC Support
Policy and Procedure Review
We review clinical and governance policies to ensure they reflect CHC practice, community care risks, safeguarding, and current regulatory requirements.
Care Delivery and Clinical Pathway Analysis
We examine how care is delivered day-to-day, checking for consistency, clear escalation pathways, effective communication, and robust clinical oversight.
Staff Competency, Training and Documentation
We identify training gaps in CHC, LD, DoLS, and complex care and highlight where records, care plans, risk assessments, and MAR charts can be strengthened.
Clear, Actionable Recommendations
Following our review, we provide practical, prioritised recommendations that support your teams to improve compliance, evidence good practice, and prepare confidently for CQC inspection.
Person-Centred Care Planning for Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Safe, Fulfilling and Rights-Focused Care
We offer specialist consultancy to help teams develop robust, person-centred care plans for people with Learning Disabilities, autism, and complex health conditions within CHC-funded or community settings.
Key Aspects of Our LD Care Planning Support
Holistic, Person-Centred Approach
We work with nurses, families, and multidisciplinary teams to build plans that reflect each person’s preferences, communication style, sensory needs, behavioural triggers, and long-term goals.
Daily Living, Clinical Needs & Positive Risk-Taking
Our guidance ensures care plans address daily living support, physical and mental health needs, proactive risk management, and positive behavioural support.
Evidence-Based and Legally Sound Practice
We align plans with current best practice, Mental Capacity Act (MCA), DoLS/Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), and relevant NICE guidance to promote safe and lawful care.
Specialist CHC & Community DoLS Application Process Training
Navigate CHC Pathways and Legal Processes with Clarity
Our CHC and Community DoLS training equips nurses and case managers with the knowledge needed to apply criteria correctly, complete documentation accurately, and work confidently with MDTs and local authorities.
What Our CHC Training Covers
CHC Eligibility, Checklist & Decision Support Tool (DST)
We explain the national framework, eligibility criteria, Checklist and DST domains, and how to document needs clearly to support robust, defensible decisions.
Funding, Reviews, Appeals and Legal Framework
We cover funding pathways, fast track, three- and twelve-month reviews, appeals, and the legal responsibilities of clinicians involved in CHC.
Community DoLS / LPS Application Processes
We guide nurses through community DoLS/LPS applications, capacity assessments, best interest decisions, and recording restrictions to ensure compliance.
Benefits of Our CHC & DoLS Training
Our courses help staff reduce errors, improve documentation, meet legal requirements, and protect patients’ rights, leading to more consistent decision-making and better outcomes.
Professional Events, Workshops & Networking for CHC Nurses
A Supportive Community for Agency and CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a consultancy – it is a trusted professional community where nurses can relax, share, and learn from one another. We run regular events to keep our members up-to-date and connected.
Why Join Our Events and Network?
Stay Current with CHC & Policy Changes
Our webinars, workshops, and study days cover the latest updates in CHC, CQC, LD, safeguarding, and community care.
Connect with Nurses Who Understand Your Work
Only another nurse truly understands the pressure of the role; our events and groups enable you to build genuine, long-lasting professional friendships.
Develop Skills and Share Real-World Solutions
Interactive sessions give you the opportunity to discuss complex cases, share good practice, and take away practical tools you can use immediately.
Confidential Online CHC Nursing Community
24/7 Peer Support for Over 500 CHC Agency Nurses
We host several invite-only, confidential social media groups where CHC and agency nurses can safely discuss professional issues, seek advice, and offer support to one another 24/7, 365 days a year.
What Our Community Offers
Peer-to-Peer Advice and Emotional Support
Share experiences, ask clinical questions, and receive encouragement from colleagues who understand the pressures of CHC, community, and agency nursing.
Shared Resources and Learning
Access templates, guidance notes, policy updates, and signposting shared by members and network leaders.
Long-Term Professional Relationships
Many of our members form friendships that last for years, helping reduce isolation and burnout in demanding roles.
Specialist Case Management Support in CHC Settings
Coordinated Care for Complex CHC Packages
CHC Nurses Agency Network offers practitioner-led case management support to organisations managing complex CHC-funded packages, ensuring joined-up care and robust clinical oversight.
Key Elements of Our Case Management Support
Individualised Care Pathway Planning
We help design care pathways that integrate clinical, social, and psychological needs while aligning with CHC funding requirements.
Coordination Across Multidisciplinary Teams
Our consultants support communication between nurses, therapists, GPs, local authorities, and families to streamline care and reduce duplication.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
We help you evidence safe practice, effective governance, and regulatory compliance across complex care packages.
Why Choose CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Led by Experienced CHC Nurses
Our network is run by frontline CHC and community nursing professionals who understand the realities of agency work, complex care, and regulatory pressure.
Blending Consultancy, Training & Community Support
We uniquely combine expert training and consultancy with a strong, supportive peer network, helping nurses and organisations grow together.
Trusted by CHC Professionals Across the UK
Over 500 CHC agency nurses and multiple healthcare providers engage with our network, events, and advisory services to improve practice and share knowledge.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network Today
If you are an agency nurse, CHC practitioner, or healthcare provider involved in Continuing Healthcare or complex community care, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.
Partner with us for specialist CHC training, consultancy, and a professional community that understands your world. Join our private groups, attend events, or enquire about bespoke support for your organisation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based specialist community and consultancy for nurses and providers working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any nurse or healthcare professional involved in CHC, community nursing, LD, or complex care is welcome to join our network and private groups.
- Do you provide CHC training for individual nurses? Yes, we offer online and in-person CHC training tailored to individual agency nurses as well as small teams and organisations.
- Can you help our organisation prepare for a CQC inspection? Yes, we provide pre-CQC support including policy reviews, documentation guidance, and practical recommendations to strengthen compliance.
- Do you support Learning Disability and autism services? We offer specialist advice and training on person-centred care planning, risk management, and legal frameworks for LD and autism services.
- Are your social media groups confidential? Yes, our invite-only groups are moderated, confidential spaces where professional issues can be discussed safely and respectfully.
- How often do you run events and workshops? We run regular webinars, workshops, and networking events throughout the year covering key CHC, CQC, LD, and legal topics.
- Do you work with both NHS and independent providers? Yes, we support NHS teams, agency providers, care homes, and independent organisations involved in CHC-funded or complex care.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership of our basic community is usually free or low-cost, while specialist training and consultancy services are charged separately.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get in touch via the contact form on our website or by using the contact details provided on our “Contact Us” page.