CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training, Events & Support

CHC Nurses Agency Network provides specialist NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training, consultancy, events and peer support for UK nurses and healthcare providers. Upskill your workforce in CHC assessments, community complex care, CQC readiness and learning disability packages, while joining a 500-strong professional nurse network. Discover practical, real-world CHC guidance, confidential online support and tailored programmes to improve compliance, outcomes and confidence in delivering safe, person-centred continuing healthcare.

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

Welcome to CHC Nurses Agency Network

CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and consultancy for nurses and healthcare organisations specialising in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community care, and complex case management across the UK.

We combine expert CHC training, specialist consultancy and a supportive professional network of over 500 CHC agency nurses to help providers deliver safe, compliant and person-centred care in line with current UK regulations and best practice.

Whether you are an individual nurse seeking to grow your CHC expertise, or a healthcare organisation needing support with CHC processes, CQC readiness or complex transitions of care, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a professional hub and a consultancy service that brings together experienced CHC nurses working in agency and community settings.

Through our confidential, invite-only social media groups, regular CHC-focused events, and specialist training programmes, we create a safe space for nurses to share knowledge, tackle complex CHC issues, and support each other in a demanding area of practice.

Our network operates 24/7/365, with CHC professionals discussing real-world cases, care planning, funding pathways, and regulatory requirements to continuously improve standards of care for adults with complex and continuing healthcare needs.

Core Services for Nurses & Healthcare Organisations

Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development

Comprehensive Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training

We deliver targeted CHC training courses for agency nurses, permanent staff and clinical leads, covering all key aspects of NHS Continuing Healthcare, including:

  • Understanding the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
  • CHC checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) processes
  • Evidence gathering, documentation and robust clinical rationales
  • Appeals, disputes, and funding decision challenges
  • Case management of complex CHC packages in the community

Our CHC training is practical, case-based and up to date with national guidance, giving nurses the confidence to manage complex eligibility, assessment and review processes.

Community & In-Home Care Skills for CHC Nurses

We support CHC and community nurses to deliver high-quality care at home and in community settings, where many CHC packages are delivered.

Training modules and mentoring can include:

  • Safe and effective home-based clinical care
  • Person-centred care planning for complex needs
  • Communication with families, MDTs and commissioners
  • Safeguarding and managing risk in the community
  • Managing behavioural, cognitive and learning disability needs in CHC

Consultancy for CHC Providers & Healthcare Organisations

Pre-CQC Assessment & Compliance Support

We provide pre-CQC assessment and readiness consultancy for providers delivering CHC-funded and complex care packages, including domiciliary care agencies, nurse-led services and care homes.

Our consultants review your:

  • Clinical policies and procedures related to CHC and complex care
  • Care plans, risk assessments and documentation standards
  • Governance, incident management and audit processes
  • Training records and staff competency frameworks

We then provide clear, actionable feedback to help you strengthen compliance, reduce inspection anxiety and demonstrate high-quality, person-centred care to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Transitions of Care & Complex Discharges

Transitions from hospital to home, care home, or supported living are a high-risk point in CHC and complex care pathways.

Our CHC nurse consultants support organisations with:

  • Safe planning and coordination of discharge and transfer for CHC-eligible patients
  • Ensuring continuity of care, clinical safety and communication
  • Aligning discharge pathways with CHC funding and commissioning
  • Developing robust post-discharge monitoring and review processes

Specialist Support for Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

Learning Disability (LD) CHC Care & Support Planning

Many adults with learning disabilities (LD) have complex health needs that may meet CHC eligibility; we support providers and nurses to plan and deliver safe, person-centred LD care.

Our consultancy can help you:

  • Develop individualised LD care and support plans for CHC and joint-funded packages
  • Balance independence, safety and dignity
  • Embed best practice around Mental Capacity Act, consent and advocacy
  • Work collaboratively with families, MDTs and commissioners

Case Management in Continuing Healthcare

The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers expertise in complex case management for adults with intense or unpredictable health needs living in the community.

Our experienced CHC nurses and case managers can support with:

  • Holistic assessment and care planning across all domains
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary input and community services
  • Ensuring clinical safety, risk management and escalation pathways
  • Aligning care delivery with CHC commissioning and legal frameworks

Why Work With CHC Nurses Agency Network?

Real-World CHC Expertise

Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals brings extensive frontline experience in CHC assessments, reviews, appeals and community package management.

This depth of knowledge enables us to provide practical, evidence-based guidance tailored to the realities of CHC work in the NHS and independent sector.

A Supportive Professional Community

We understand that only another nurse truly knows the emotional and physical demands of nursing and CHC practice.

Within our private, invite-only social media groups and online forums, members:

  • Share complex CHC scenarios and seek peer advice
  • Discuss policy changes, case law and CHC best practice
  • Offer emotional and professional support 24-7-365
  • Build long-term friendships and mentoring relationships

Person-Centred & Flexible Support

Our approach is person-centred and flexible for both individual nurses and organisations.

We tailor training, consultancy and network support to your specific:

  • Service type (community, domiciliary, residential, supported living)
  • Client group (older adults, LD, mental health, neurological, complex physical health)
  • Regulatory and commissioning requirements

How We Support Healthcare Organisations

Improving Compliance & CQC Ratings

By combining specialist CHC knowledge with robust clinical governance advice, we help providers strengthen:

  • Safe – through rigorous risk assessments and care plans
  • Effective – via evidence-based practice and outcome-focused reviews
  • Caring – with person-centred approaches and family engagement
  • Responsive – through timely reviews and adaptable support
  • Well-led – with clear oversight, training and audit processes

Upskilling Your Nursing Workforce

Our CHC-focused training and mentoring help your nurses and senior carers to:

  • Confidently participate in CHC assessments and reviews
  • Produce high-quality clinical documentation that withstands scrutiny
  • Safely manage complex clinical interventions in the community
  • Understand the funding, legal and ethical context of CHC

Managing Complex & High-Risk Cases

We support organisations with their most complex, high-risk or high-cost cases, ensuring:

  • Coherent, multi-agency care plans
  • Clear responsibilities and escalation pathways
  • Reduced unplanned hospital admissions and breakdown of packages
  • Improved patient, family and commissioner satisfaction

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Events, Workshops & Networking

We organise regular events, workshops and webinars focused on:

  • Updates in the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework
  • Case law, appeals and best practice examples
  • Community nursing skills for complex care at home
  • Professional well-being and resilience for CHC nurses

Our events are a valuable opportunity to develop your CHC knowledge, grow your professional network and keep pace with policy and practice changes across the UK.

Confidential Online Support & Peer Community

Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network gain access to our confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC nurses:

  • Discuss real-time clinical and professional issues
  • Share resources, templates and practical tools
  • Support each other through challenging cases and work pressures
  • Build long-lasting professional and personal connections

Get Started With CHC Nurses Agency Network

Partnering with the CHC Nurses Agency Network means working with experienced CHC professionals who understand the challenges of delivering safe, compliant and compassionate continuing healthcare in the UK.

Whether you need CHC training, consultancy for your organisation, or you are a nurse looking to join a supportive professional CHC community, we can help.

Contact us today to find out how CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your professional development, strengthen your CHC services and improve outcomes for the people you care for.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community and consultancy service specialising in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nursing, training and support.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our network is open to registered nurses and CHC professionals working in agency, community, domiciliary, residential and complex care settings.
  3. Do you provide CHC training for healthcare organisations? Yes, we offer tailored CHC training programmes for providers and teams, including CHC processes, documentation, community care and complex case management.
  4. Can you help my service prepare for a CQC inspection? We provide pre-CQC assessments, documentation reviews and practical recommendations to help your service demonstrate safe, effective and well-led CHC and complex care.
  5. Do you support nurses new to CHC? Yes, we support both experienced and new CHC nurses with training, mentoring and access to our peer support network.
  6. How do your confidential social media groups work? Our invite-only groups allow CHC professionals to share issues, ask questions and support one another securely, 24-7-365.
  7. Do you offer consultancy for complex CHC cases? Yes, we provide specialist consultancy for complex and high-risk CHC cases, including care planning, risk management and MDT coordination.
  8. Can you help with learning disability CHC packages? We support providers and nurses to design and manage person-centred CHC care and support plans for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
  9. Where do you deliver your training and events? We run online webinars, in-person workshops (subject to location) and bespoke training for organisations across the UK.
  10. How can I contact or join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website or listed contact details to discuss membership, training or consultancy and to request access to our professional network.