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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Healthcare Professionals
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Through Expert Training, Consultancy & Peer Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy service for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses, agency nurses and healthcare professionals working across community and complex care settings.
We combine expert CHC training and consultancy with a strong, supportive professional network, helping nurses and organisations deliver safe, person-centred care while navigating complex CHC eligibility, funding and regulatory frameworks.
Our core mission is to make CHC work easier and clearer for nurses and providers, improve outcomes for patients and families, and support professionals to develop their careers within the CHC and community nursing arena.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a consultancy; it is an active, trusted community of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share expertise, advice and support 24/7/365 through confidential, invite-only social media groups and events.
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the pressures of nursing—from managing complex CHC cases to dealing with funding panels, assessments, audits and daily clinical responsibilities. Our network offers a safe, professional space to connect, ask questions and grow.
Members benefit from:
- Access to a private, supportive CHC nurse community
- Regular online and in-person events, workshops and meet-ups
- Shared learning on CHC best practice, case law, funding and assessments
- Peer support around professional and workplace challenges
- Opportunities to build long-term friendships and professional connections
Comprehensive Training for CHC & Community Healthcare Excellence
Specialist NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & Community DOL Application Training
We provide highly focused Continuing Healthcare training for nurses, agency staff and healthcare managers who want to develop confidence and competence in CHC assessments, eligibility and funding processes.
Our CHC training covers:
- Core principles of NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility
- How to complete and interpret the Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST)
- Understanding primary health need and applying national CHC frameworks
- Robust clinical documentation and evidence gathering for CHC panels
- Best practice in care planning, reviews and appeals
- Supporting families and MDTs through CHC decision-making
- Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) application processes and legal considerations
Sessions are delivered by experienced CHC nurses and consultants, ensuring that training is practical, real-world and up to date with current policy and case law.
Pre-CQC Assessment, Governance & Compliance Training
For providers working with CHC-funded clients, preparing for Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections can be challenging. Our pre-CQC training and consultancy supports services to understand and meet regulatory expectations.
Our CQC-focused support includes:
- Training on CQC key lines of enquiry (KLOEs) and quality statements
- Guidance on governance, risk management and documentation
- Mock inspections and self-assessment tools
- Action planning to address compliance gaps and improve ratings
- Embedding person-centred and CHC-compliant care planning
This ensures nurses and providers can demonstrate safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led services for CHC and community patients.
Specialist CHC Consultancy Services
Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Discharge Planning
Transitions between hospital, home, residential, nursing and community care settings are critical for people eligible for or being assessed for Continuing Healthcare.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides expert consultancy around safe transitions, helping teams to:
- Develop personalised transition and discharge plans
- Reduce risk during moves between acute, community and social care services
- Maintain continuity of CHC funding and support
- Improve communication between MDTs, families and providers
- Deliver person-centred, dignified and safe care throughout the journey
Learning Disability (LD) Care & Person-Centred Support Planning
We specialise in supporting nurses and organisations working with individuals who have Learning Disabilities (LD) and complex needs, particularly where CHC funding is involved.
Our LD-focused consultancy helps teams to:
- Develop holistic, person-centred support plans for people with LD
- Balance independence, choice, safety and positive risk-taking
- Integrate health, social care and community resources
- Ensure plans are legally compliant and aligned with CHC outcomes
- Support staff to deliver consistent, compassionate and respectful care
Case Management & Person-Centred CHC Care Coordination
Effective case management is essential for individuals with complex, CHC-funded needs. We offer expert nurse-led case management and consultancy to support both providers and commissioners.
Our case management services focus on:
- Coordinating multidisciplinary input for complex CHC cases
- Creating and reviewing evidence-based, person-centred care plans
- Optimising use of resources and care packages
- Ensuring ongoing CHC framework and regulatory compliance
- Supporting families to understand and navigate the CHC process
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Experienced CHC & Community Healthcare Professionals
Our trainers, consultants and core community members are highly experienced CHC nurses, clinical leads and healthcare managers with real-world expertise in CHC, CQC, complex care and community nursing.
This ensures that every piece of guidance, training session and discussion is practical, relevant and aligned with current practice.
A Supportive Peer Network That Truly Understands Nursing
We recognise that nursing can be isolating and stressful, particularly in agency and CHC roles. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you are surrounded by peers who understand your day-to-day reality.
Our members:
- Share professional issues, dilemmas and solutions 24-7-365
- Offer peer support, mentoring and encouragement
- Build lasting friendships and professional collaborations
- Help each other with CHC queries, assessments, documentation and appeals
Tailored Services for Individual Nurses & Organisations
Whether you are an agency nurse, CHC assessor, provider service or manager, our training and consultancy is bespoke to your needs.
We spend time understanding your context, caseload, regulatory pressures and goals, so that every intervention adds real practical value.
Ongoing Support at Every Stage of Your CHC Journey
From your first CHC assessment to handling complex appeals, transitions, CQC visits and commissioning discussions, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you at every step.
We are committed to ongoing professional development, so that you can stay ahead in the constantly evolving world of NHS Continuing Healthcare and community nursing.
CHC Events, Training & Networking Opportunities
Regular CHC-Focused Events, Workshops & Meet-Ups
We run and participate in a wide range of CHC-related events, both online and in person, designed to keep nurses and healthcare professionals up to date and connected.
Our events include:
- Webinars and online workshops on CHC assessments, DSTs and case law
- In-depth training days on CHC, DOL, LD care and CQC compliance
- Networking sessions for CHC and agency nurses across the UK
- Informal meet-ups to build relationships and share experiences
Engaging with our CHC events helps you stay informed on policy changes, best practice, documentation standards and legal updates impacting CHC and community care.
Join Our Private CHC Nurse Social Media Groups
Network members are invited to join our private, confidential social media groups, where around 500 CHC agency nurses and professionals communicate and share insight daily.
Within these digital spaces you can:
- Ask real-time questions about CHC cases and scenarios
- Share templates, tips and learning resources
- Discuss professional issues, boundaries and ethical dilemmas
- Access a collective pool of CHC knowledge and support
Keep Learning & Growing with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We are committed to helping nurses and healthcare professionals build sustainable, rewarding careers in CHC and community nursing.
Through our mix of training, consultancy, events and peer support, you can:
- Strengthen your clinical and CHC-specific skills
- Enhance your professional confidence and autonomy
- Stay ahead of regulatory and policy developments
- Improve the quality and safety of care for the people you support
How to Join & Work With the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a nurse, healthcare professional or provider organisation and want to benefit from our CHC expertise and community, we would be delighted to hear from you.
You can:
- Enquire about joining our CHC Nurses Agency Network and private groups
- Book CHC and CQC training sessions for yourself or your team
- Arrange specialist consultancy for CHC, transitions, LD care or case management
- Register your interest in upcoming CHC events and workshops
Contact us today via our website or support team to find out how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support you and your organisation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy service for CHC and agency nurses offering training, support and networking across the UK.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any nurse or healthcare professional involved in CHC, community nursing, complex care or agency work is welcome to apply to join the network.
- Do you provide formal CHC training? Yes, we deliver structured CHC training covering eligibility, assessments, DSTs, documentation, appeals and community DOL processes.
- Are your services suitable for healthcare organisations as well as individuals? Yes, we work with both individual professionals and organisations, including providers, agencies and commissioners.
- Can you help with CQC preparation and compliance? We offer pre-CQC assessment support, governance advice, mock inspections and training to help services meet CQC requirements.
- Do you support learning disability (LD) care and support planning? Yes, we provide consultancy and training on person-centred LD care, complex needs and CHC-funded LD packages.
- How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network community? Our core network of around 500 CHC nurses engages daily via confidential, invite-only social media groups and regular events.
- What types of events do you run? We host webinars, workshops, networking meet-ups and specialist CHC training events both online and in person.
- Is the network only for UK-based nurses? Our focus is on the UK NHS Continuing Healthcare framework, so most members are UK-based, but we welcome relevant professionals working with UK CHC systems.
- How do I get in touch to join or book training? You can contact us directly through our website’s contact page or via our support team to discuss membership, training or consultancy options.
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