CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support, Training & Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Empowering Continuing Healthcare Nurses Through Training, Collaboration and Peer Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community created by and for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care. We support agency nurses, care providers and healthcare organisations with specialist CHC training, consultancy, peer networking, and practical resources to help you deliver safe, compliant, person-centred care.
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we offer a safe space to connect, learn and share real-world experience. From CQC inspection readiness to care transitions, learning disability (LD) care and case management, our network is here to help you navigate the complexity of modern healthcare with confidence.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private professional community where CHC agency nurses can relax, debrief, and share expertise with colleagues who truly understand the demands of nursing. We provide:
- Closed, invite-only social media groups for 24/7 discussion and support
- Regular educational events, workshops and webinars
- Access to peer-led guidance on CHC processes and best practice
- Opportunities for networking, collaboration and career development
- A supportive space to talk honestly about the stresses and pressures of nursing
Many nurses in our community become long-term friends, staying in touch and supporting each other throughout their careers in CHC and beyond.
Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses and Healthcare Providers
We deliver targeted Continuing Healthcare training designed specifically for agency nurses, CHC practitioners and care providers. Our sessions are delivered by experienced CHC clinicians who understand the realities of frontline practice, agency work and complex case management.
Training can be adapted for individual nurses, agency teams, care homes, domiciliary care providers and other organisations involved in CHC-funded care. We focus on practical, real-life application so you can use what you learn straightaway in your day-to-day work.
Key Topics Covered in Our CHC Training Programmes
- Understanding NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) frameworks and eligibility criteria
- CHC assessments: health needs, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), and evidence gathering
- Care planning for complex needs, including physical, mental health and LD care
- Funding processes, reviews, appeals and liaison with ICBs / CHC teams
- Legal and regulatory compliance, including CQC expectations and professional standards
- Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working and effective communication
- Best practice in case management and risk management for CHC patients
- Documentation standards that support safe practice and defensible decision-making
Our sessions are interactive, case-based and discussion-led, ensuring you gain confidence in CHC processes and can demonstrate robust, person-centred, defensible clinical decision-making.
Consultancy & Support for Healthcare Organisations and Agencies
Pre-CQC Assessments and Inspection Readiness
We support care providers, nurse agencies and community services in preparing for Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections. Our experienced CHC and regulatory nurses carry out pre-CQC assessments to review your policies, procedures and frontline practice against current standards.
Following the review, you receive targeted, actionable feedback and a clear improvement plan to help you strengthen:
- Governance, documentation and audit trails
- Clinical risk assessment and management
- Person-centred care planning and delivery
- Staff training and competency in CHC and complex care
- Communication, escalation and incident reporting
Our aim is to help you feel inspection-ready and able to demonstrate safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led services.
Support with Care Transitions and Complex Discharges
Transitions between hospital, community, and long-term care settings are high-risk periods for people with complex needs and CHC funding. The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports organisations and nurses to manage safe, seamless care transfers.
We provide guidance on:
- Coordinating hospital discharges for CHC and complex care patients
- Setting up home care packages and community-based support
- Ensuring continuity of care, communication and documentation
- Risk assessment and contingency planning during transitions
- Working collaboratively with MDTs, CHC teams and families
Our focus is on patient safety, dignity and comfort, reducing delays, minimising avoidable readmissions and promoting positive outcomes.
CHC Support for Individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Person-Centred LD Care and Support Planning
Many CHC-funded packages involve people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex behavioural needs. We help nurses and providers develop personalised care plans that support independence, safety and quality of life.
Our approach is built on:
- Listening carefully to the person, their family and support network
- Understanding communication needs, preferences and triggers
- Promoting autonomy, choice and control wherever possible
- Balancing positive risk-taking with safety and safeguarding
- Embedding human rights-based and trauma-informed practice
We work collaboratively with families, carers and MDTs to ensure every care plan is truly person-centred, robust and realistic.
Evidence-Based Practice in LD and Complex Care
Our guidance and training in learning disability care is informed by current evidence, NICE guidance and best-practice frameworks. We support nurses to:
- Use proactive, preventative strategies to reduce distress and incidents
- Implement reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act
- Promote social inclusion, community access and meaningful activity
- Measure and review outcomes to adapt care plans over time
This ensures CHC packages remain safe, person-centred and responsive to changing needs.
Events, Networking and Continuous Professional Development
Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events designed to bring our community together. These include:
- CHC-focused workshops and masterclasses
- Peer discussion groups and reflective practice sessions
- Networking meet-ups for agency nurses
- Q&A sessions with CHC and legal experts
Our events are practical, supportive and designed to help you stay up-to-date with CHC policy, practice and regulatory changes while building strong professional connections.
Private Social Media Groups and 24/7 Peer Support
Membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network includes access to confidential, invite-only social media groups where our core network of ~500 CHC agency nurses actively share expertise.
Within these groups you can:
- Discuss complex CHC cases and documentation challenges
- Ask questions about eligibility, reviews and appeals
- Share experiences from different agencies, ICBs and care settings
- Gain emotional support from colleagues who understand the pressures of nursing
- Access a 24-7-365 knowledge pool across the UK CHC community
We welcome new members and foster an environment of respect, confidentiality and mutual support.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community That Understands Agency Nursing and CHC
Only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibility and emotional impact of frontline care. Our network is built by CHC agency nurses who have walked in your shoes and can offer practical, non-judgemental support.
Focused on CHC, Compliance and Quality of Care
We specialise in Continuing Healthcare, complex care and regulatory compliance, helping you develop the knowledge and skills needed to meet professional standards and deliver outstanding care.
Career Development, Confidence and Better Outcomes
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to peer learning, mentoring opportunities, CPD events and specialist training that can enhance your practice, boost your confidence and support better outcomes for the people you care for.
Whether you are newly entering CHC or are an experienced practitioner, our community is here to help you grow, connect and thrive in your nursing career.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 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 Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our network is open to agency nurses, bank nurses and other registered professionals involved in CHC, complex care and community-based nursing.
- Do you provide CHC training for individual nurses? Yes, we offer CHC training sessions suitable for individual agency nurses as well as bespoke programmes for teams and organisations.
- Can you help organisations prepare for CQC inspections? Yes, we provide pre-CQC assessments, gap analysis and practical advice to help providers and agencies improve compliance and inspection readiness.
- How does the network support care transitions? We offer guidance and training on safe discharge planning, communication and risk management to support smooth transitions between hospital, home and community care.
- Do you cover learning disability and autism within CHC? Yes, we provide training and guidance on person-centred LD and autism care, including complex behaviour, communication needs and human rights-based practice.
- What kind of events do you run? We run workshops, webinars, networking sessions, reflective practice groups and expert Q&A events focused on CHC, complex care and professional development.
- How do the private social media groups work? Our invite-only groups connect around 500 CHC agency nurses who share knowledge, ask questions and offer peer support in a confidential, moderated environment.
- Is there ongoing support after training or consultancy? Yes, we provide ongoing access to our network, events and peer groups so you can continue to receive support long after a single training or consultancy session.
- How can I join or find out more? To join the CHC Nurses Agency Network or request training/consultancy, please visit our website or contact us directly for more information on membership and services.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network today to connect with like-minded professionals, expand your CHC expertise and strengthen the quality and safety of the care you deliver.