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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Continuing Healthcare Support for Agency Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses with Training, Consultancy and Peer Support
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community settings and complex care.
We combine specialist CHC training, consultancy and peer support with a friendly, confidential network that understands the realities of agency nursing.
With a core network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nursing professionals, we help nurses develop their careers, stay compliant, access expert guidance and feel fully supported in a demanding area of practice.
Our goal is to enhance care quality, professional confidence and work-life balance for every nurse in our network.
About the CHC Agency Nurses Network
The CHC Agency Nurses Network is a relaxed, safe space where CHC nurses can connect with colleagues who genuinely understand the pressures, responsibilities and rewards of the role.
We know that only another nurse truly understands the hard work and daily stress that come with nursing and agency work.
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our community together, encourage collaboration and share current CHC best practice.
Many nurses within our network become close professional contacts – and often friends – who support each other for years.
New members are warmly welcomed into our private, invite-only social media groups, where professional issues are openly discussed 24/7/365 in a confidential environment.
From quick clinical questions to complex CHC funding queries, our network offers real-time peer insight and support.
Specialist Services for CHC Agency Nurses and Healthcare Organisations
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Nurses
Practical CHC Training for Agency and Community Nurses
We provide focused CHC training programmes for agency nurses, community nurses and complex care teams covering eligibility, assessment, documentation and funding pathways.
Training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners who understand real-world practice, local variations and the pressures of agency work.
Our courses are designed to increase confidence in completing Decision Support Tools (DSTs), contributing to multidisciplinary assessments, documenting evidence and navigating NHS CHC processes effectively and efficiently.
CHC + Community DoLS Application Process Training
Ensuring Safe, Legal and Person-Centred Practice
We offer specialist training on the full CHC and Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) application process, tailored for agency nurses and care providers.
Topics include legal frameworks, capacity assessments, best interests decision-making, risk management and robust documentation.
This training helps nurses and providers remain compliant with legal and regulatory standards while protecting patients’ rights, dignity and safety in community and care home settings.
Expert CHC Consultancy for Healthcare Providers
Improving CHC Pathways, Compliance and Outcomes
For care homes, community providers and agencies, CHC Nurses Agency Network offers consultancy to streamline CHC processes, improve documentation and strengthen governance.
We review existing CHC pathways, highlight risks, identify gaps in evidence and support teams with practical improvement plans.
Our consultancy helps organisations maximise appropriate CHC funding, reduce disputes, improve regulatory compliance and deliver consistently person-centred, evidence-based care.
Transitions in Healthcare and Complex Discharge Support
Supporting Safe Transfers Between Care Settings
Transitions between hospital, home, care homes and other settings are high-risk periods for people with complex, CHC-level needs.
We support nurses and providers with best practice for discharge planning, handovers, communication and continuity of care across services.
Our guidance helps reduce avoidable readmissions, medication errors and safeguarding concerns while promoting safer, more coordinated transitions for patients and families.
Personalised Care and Support Plans for Learning Disabilities
Person-Centred Planning for CHC and Complex Needs
We support nurses and providers to create high-quality, personalised care and support plans for individuals with Learning Disabilities and complex healthcare needs.
Our approach promotes independence, communication, meaningful activity and robust risk management.
By combining CHC funding knowledge with LD best practice, we help ensure plans are clinically sound, outcomes-focused and fully aligned with person-centred and safeguarding principles.
CHC Case Management and Care Coordination Support
Joined-Up Support for People with Complex Needs
Where required, our network can support with CHC case management guidance, focusing on coordinating services, monitoring outcomes and ensuring that packages of care remain appropriate and safe.
We help nurses and providers to communicate effectively with CHC teams, GPs, MDTs and families.
This joined-up approach promotes better use of resources, improved patient and family experience and sustained, high-quality care for those with CHC funding.
Events, Networking and Professional Development for CHC Nurses
Regular CHC Events, Webinars and Workshops
Stay Current with CHC Policy and Best Practice
We host and participate in regular events focused on Continuing Healthcare, community practice, complex care and related legal frameworks.
Our webinars, workshops and Q&A sessions are designed for busy agency nurses who need concise, practical updates and real-world advice.
These events help members understand policy changes, learn from specialist speakers and share what works in day-to-day practice.
Private Social Media Groups and 24/7 Peer Support
A Confidential Space for CHC Agency Nurses
Membership includes access to our confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC nurses share professional issues, ask questions and offer support 24/7/365.
From clinical scenarios to documentation tips, shift challenges and career planning, our members actively help each other on a daily basis.
This community element differentiates CHC Nurses Agency Network from traditional training providers, offering real-time, ongoing, peer-led support.
Career Development and Mentoring for Agency Nurses
Building Confident, Skilled CHC Professionals
We support agency nurses to build sustainable CHC careers with guidance on skills development, portfolio building, CPD and progression into specialist roles.
More experienced members often act as informal mentors, sharing insight into working with different commissioners, providers and CHC teams.
By strengthening your CHC expertise and professional profile, we help you secure better opportunities, negotiate effectively and maintain high clinical standards.
Why CHC Agency Nurses Choose Our Network
Run by Nurses, for Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is led and shaped by nurses with extensive Continuing Healthcare and community experience, so our support is practical, relevant and grounded in real clinical work.
We understand shift work, agency pressures, documentation demands and the realities of dealing with commissioners and CHC panels.
Supportive, Person-Centred Ethos
Our ethos is to support both the professional and personal wellbeing of CHC nurses, recognising that better-supported staff provide better care.
We promote safe practice, reflective discussion and person-centred care in every piece of training, consultancy and community activity.
Continuous Learning and Shared Expertise
With hundreds of CHC agency nurses in one network, members benefit from a huge collective knowledge base and real-time peer learning.
We share resources, templates, updates and insight that help nurses stay compliant, confident and up to date with changes in CHC guidance.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse, community nurse or healthcare professional involved in Continuing Healthcare, we welcome you to join our network.
Membership gives you access to private groups, events, training opportunities and a strong network of CHC peers.
To find out more about joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, accessing our training or arranging consultancy support for your organisation, please contact us via our website or preferred contact channels.
Together, we can strengthen CHC practice, improve outcomes and make agency nursing more connected and rewarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community offering training, consultancy, events and 24/7 peer support for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Agency Nurses Network? Any nurse or healthcare professional involved in CHC, complex community care or agency nursing can apply to join our network.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? While we focus on agency and community nurses, we also welcome other professionals working within CHC pathways and complex care.
- Do you offer accredited CHC training? We provide high-quality, practice-focused CHC training, and accreditation options may vary by course and partner arrangements.
- How do your private social media groups work? Once accepted, you are invited into confidential, moderated groups where members can safely discuss professional issues and support each other around the clock.
- Can organisations use your consultancy services? Yes, care homes, agencies and community providers can commission our CHC consultancy to improve processes, compliance and documentation.
- Do you run regular CHC events and webinars? We host regular online and in-person events, including webinars, workshops and Q&A sessions on current CHC topics.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership and training fees vary depending on the level of access and services selected, and details are provided on enquiry.
- How does the network support my professional development? We support your CPD through training, shared resources, mentoring opportunities and ongoing discussion of real CHC practice issues.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website or preferred contact details to discuss membership, training options or organisational consultancy.
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