CHC Nurses Agency Network – Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community
Connecting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy service dedicated to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses and healthcare organisations. We combine expert-led CHC training, professional guidance and a vibrant peer support network to enhance clinical practice, improve patient outcomes and make agency nursing more rewarding and sustainable.
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we provide a trusted space to learn, share experiences and stay updated with best practice in CHC, CQC expectations and complex care coordination.
A Professional Network Designed for CHC Agency Nurses
Working in Continuing Healthcare can be demanding and isolating. Our network exists to make your professional life easier by offering connection, community and continuous learning. As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, decisions and emotional load that come with our work – and our community reflects that shared understanding.
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network stay in touch daily via private, invite-only social media groups, where professional issues are discussed openly and confidentially 24/7/365. Many members form long-term friendships and supportive professional relationships that last for years.
Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses and Healthcare Organisations
We believe that high-quality CHC training is essential for safe, person-centred care and robust funding decisions. Our courses are developed by experienced CHC nurses and tailored for agency nurses, case managers and healthcare providers involved in Continuing Healthcare assessments and care delivery.
Comprehensive CHC Assessment & Care Planning Training
Our training programmes cover the full NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) journey – from understanding eligibility criteria and completing the Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST), through to care planning, documentation and multidisciplinary team working.
Delegates gain practical skills in:
- Conducting CHC assessments confidently and accurately
- Interpreting CHC eligibility criteria and key domains
- Producing clear, defensible clinical rationales
- Developing person-centred care and support plans
- Working effectively with MDTs, families and commissioners
Community DoLS, Legal Frameworks and Best Practice
We offer focused training on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), capacity assessments and legal considerations relevant to community-based CHC packages. Sessions emphasise practical application, risk management and documentation that stands up to legal and regulatory scrutiny.
Regulatory Compliance, CQC Readiness and Quality Assurance
Understanding CQC expectations is critical for providers delivering CHC-funded care. Our training and consultancy support teams to prepare for inspections by reviewing:
- Policies and procedures related to CHC and complex care
- Clinical governance, risk management and incident reporting
- Record-keeping, audit trails and evidence of outcomes
- Person-centred practice and involvement of individuals and families
We provide actionable feedback so organisations can close gaps, improve quality and maintain ongoing compliance.
Consultancy Support for CHC Providers and Care Organisations
Pre-CQC Assessment and Compliance Reviews
Our experienced CHC nurses carry out pre-CQC assessments for organisations delivering CHC-funded care. We conduct thorough reviews of your clinical practice, documentation, pathways and governance frameworks, providing:
- Clear assessments of current compliance against CQC key lines of enquiry
- Prioritised action plans to address risk and quality issues
- Support to embed sustainable improvements and best practice
Care Pathway, Transition and Discharge Optimisation
Transitions between hospital, home and community services are critical moments in a person’s care journey. We help organisations design and refine safe, seamless CHC care pathways, focusing on:
- Effective communication between teams and services
- Person-centred transition planning
- Reducing avoidable hospital admissions and breakdowns in care
- Supporting families and carers through complex changes
Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs and Person-Centred Support
Individualised Care and Support Planning
Many CHC-funded packages involve people with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism or complex behavioural needs. We work with care providers and multi-disciplinary teams to co-design personalised support plans that promote:
- Independence, choice and control
- Dignity and respect in all interactions
- Positive risk-taking and least restrictive practice
- Improved quality of life and meaningful outcomes
Promoting Independence, Safety and Well-being
Our approach considers health needs, daily living skills, communication, relationships and social inclusion. We support teams to implement evidence-based strategies that enable individuals to live well in their chosen setting whilst maintaining robust safeguards and clinical oversight.
Events, Community & Continuous Professional Development
Regular CHC Events, Webinars and Meet-Ups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to keep our community up to date with policy changes, case law, national frameworks and emerging best practice in CHC. These events provide opportunities to:
- Ask questions and discuss real-world CHC scenarios
- Network with other CHC agency nurses and professionals
- Share resources, tools and tips to make daily practice easier
24/7 Peer Support Through Private Social Media Groups
We maintain several confidential, invite-only social media groups where members can safely discuss complex cases, documentation queries, professional dilemmas and career decisions. This 24/7 peer support means you are never working in CHC alone – expert guidance and shared experience are always available.
Case Management Insight and Best Practice Sharing
Our network includes experienced CHC case managers, assessors and clinical leads who share insight into effective case coordination, interface working with local authorities and managing high-cost or complex packages. This collective expertise helps members improve outcomes and efficiency across the CHC pathway.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain much more than training – you become part of a supportive, knowledgeable community of CHC specialists. We are committed to:
- Raising standards in NHS Continuing Healthcare practice
- Supporting agency nurses to develop their careers with confidence
- Helping providers achieve safe, compliant, person-centred CHC services
- Sharing practical tools, templates and learning that you can use immediately in practice
Whether you are an individual CHC agency nurse seeking professional development and peer support, or a healthcare organisation looking for training and consultancy, we offer flexible, tailored solutions aligned with your goals.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members into our CHC Agency Nurses Network and invite you to become part of our growing community. Connect with like-minded CHC professionals, access specialist training and benefit from ongoing peer support and expert guidance.
Get in touch today to find out how to:
- Join our private social media groups and online community
- Book CHC training or consultancy for your organisation
- Register your interest in upcoming events and webinars
Contact us via our website or preferred channels and we will be happy to discuss how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your professional journey in Continuing Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy service for Continuing Healthcare nurses and providers, offering training, support and professional networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any nurse or healthcare professional working in, or interested in, NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care pathways is welcome to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? Our focus is on CHC agency nurses, but we also support permanent staff, case managers and organisations involved in CHC-funded care.
- What type of CHC training do you provide? We offer training on CHC assessments, DST completion, care planning, DoLS, documentation, CQC expectations and best practice in complex care.
- Do you support organisations with CQC preparation? Yes, we provide pre-CQC assessments, compliance reviews and improvement plans for services delivering CHC-funded care.
- How do your private social media groups work? Members are invited into confidential, moderated groups where CHC professionals can share questions, resources and support each other 24/7.
- Do you run events and webinars for CHC nurses? We regularly host online webinars, Q&A sessions and occasional in-person meet-ups focused on CHC practice, policy updates and case discussions.
- Can you help with learning disability and complex needs care planning? Yes, we support teams to design personalised, evidence-based care and support plans for people with Learning Disabilities, autism and complex needs.
- Are your services suitable for small providers? Absolutely, we tailor our training and consultancy to suit organisations of all sizes, from small providers to larger multi-site services.
- How do I join or find out more? Please visit our website or contact us directly to enquire about membership, training dates, consultancy packages and access to our CHC nurse community.