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CHC Nurses Agency Network – Specialist Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Through Training, Community and Strategic Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care across the UK. We combine specialist CHC training, peer support, and practical consultancy to help agency nurses and healthcare organisations deliver safe, compliant and person-centred care.
With a growing core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we understand the real pressures of frontline practice, commissioning, case management and regulatory compliance. Our mission is to make your professional life easier, strengthen your CHC expertise, and connect you with colleagues who truly understand the realities of nursing in today’s healthcare system.
From eligibility assessments to CQC inspection preparation and learning disability support, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is your trusted partner for knowledge-sharing, career development and high-quality CHC practice.
A Professional Community for CHC Agency Nurses
A Safe Space to Connect, Share and Relax
The CHC Agency Nurses Network is designed as a supportive place to connect with other CHC nurses, ask questions, and decompress after demanding shifts. Only another nurse truly understands the long hours, emotional load and complexity of our work, which is why peer connection is at the heart of everything we do.
Our members regularly share experiences, discuss complex cases, and offer practical tips on managing workload, maintaining boundaries and advancing in the CHC field. Many of our nurses build friendships that last for years, both online and at our in-person events.
Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
We host a range of confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can network, raise professional issues, and seek guidance 24/7, 365 days a year. These closed groups protect your privacy while enabling open, honest discussion about real-world CHC challenges.
New members are welcomed into our private online communities and quickly become part of a wider network of nurses who are keen to support each other’s growth, wellbeing and professional practice.
Regular Events, Meetups and Networking
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC nursing community together. These include informal meetups, specialist webinars, case discussion forums and workshops on current topics in Continuing Healthcare and agency practice.
Our events offer opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, networking with experienced CHC nurses, and building relationships that can lead to future work opportunities, mentorship and collaborative practice.
Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses and Teams
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training Courses
We provide specialist CHC training programmes tailored for agency nurses, independent practitioners and healthcare organisations involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare. Our courses deepen understanding of CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), care planning, funding decisions and appeals.
Training is delivered by experienced CHC nurses and consultants who bring real-world experience from commissioning, case management and frontline care. Using practical scenarios and case studies, we help nurses build the confidence and competence needed to navigate complex CHC processes safely and effectively.
Compliance, Care Planning and Documentation Skills
Accurate documentation and robust care planning are critical for CQC compliance and safe CHC delivery. Our workshops focus on evidence-based record keeping, risk assessment, outcomes-focused care planning and aligning day-to-day practice with national frameworks and local policies.
By strengthening your documentation and planning skills, we support you in protecting both your patients and your professional registration, while demonstrating high standards of care during audits and inspections.
Workshops and Sector Events for CHC Professionals
The CHC Nurses Agency Network regularly participates in and hosts seminars, webinars and sector-wide events covering emerging trends in Continuing Healthcare, integrated care systems, commissioning and nursing workforce issues.
Attending our events helps you stay current on policy changes, best practice and innovations in CHC. You’ll have opportunities to hear from expert speakers, ask questions, and apply fresh learning to your own practice and placements.
Consultancy and Support for CHC Providers and Care Settings
Supporting Transitions Between Care Settings
Seamless Patient Transitions in CHC
Transitions between hospital, community, care homes and CHC-funded care packages can be high-risk moments for patients and services. Our experienced CHC nurses and consultants provide expert guidance on transition planning to support safe, person-centred transfers of care.
We help organisations and practitioners design and implement robust transition pathways that protect continuity, reduce avoidable readmissions and prioritise patient safety and dignity.
How We Support Organisations and Nurses
We work alongside multidisciplinary teams to review current processes, identify gaps, and co-create personalised transition strategies for complex CHC patients. Our focus is on building trust, minimising delays and ensuring every handover is clinically sound and clearly documented.
CQC Preparation for CHC and Complex Care Providers
Pre-CQC Assessment and Gap Analysis
Preparing for CQC inspections is crucial for any organisation delivering CHC-funded care. We conduct pre-CQC assessment reviews of your policies, procedures, training and frontline practice to identify strengths and areas of non-compliance.
Our CHC consultants understand the regulatory expectations around safety, effectiveness, responsiveness, leadership and person-centred care, and apply this lens to your service ahead of inspection.
Practical Strategies to Improve Compliance
Following our assessments, we provide clear, actionable recommendations to help you meet and evidence CQC standards. This may include strengthening care planning, refining documentation, improving communication pathways and upskilling your nursing workforce.
Our goal is to improve patient safety, clinical governance and regulatory readiness, so your organisation can approach inspections with confidence.
Support for Individuals with Learning Disabilities in CHC
Person-Centred Care & Support Plans
Many CHC-funded packages involve individuals with learning disabilities (LD) and complex needs. We support nurses and providers to develop bespoke, person-centred care plans that promote independence, communication, choice and control.
Our approach is grounded in human rights, positive behaviour support and co-production with individuals and their families or advocates, ensuring care is aligned with what matters most to the person.
Evidence-Based and Outcomes-Focused Practice
We draw on evidence-based practice and current LD guidance to help you design support that is safe, trauma-informed and supportive of a meaningful life. This includes daily living support, health action planning and proactive risk management tailored to each individual.
Expert Case Management Support in CHC Settings
Personalised Care Coordination and Case Management
Effective CHC case management requires strong coordination between commissioners, providers, families and multidisciplinary teams. Our experienced CHC nurses support care coordination by helping to create, review and optimise holistic care plans that address clinical, social and emotional needs.
We focus on ensuring that packages of care are safe, person-centred and responsive to changing needs, while remaining aligned with CHC frameworks and local commissioning policies.
Resource, Risk and Regulatory Management
We support organisations and practitioners to optimise resource use, manage clinical risk and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory obligations in CHC. This includes advice on staffing models, skill mix, documentation and evidence for reviews and appeals.
Our aim is to enhance care quality, patient outcomes and governance, supporting sustainable, high-quality CHC delivery in a challenging healthcare environment.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is led by experienced CHC nurses and healthcare consultants who understand the unique pressures of agency work, night shifts, rota changes and complex caseloads. Everything we offer is shaped by real clinical experience and feedback from our members.
Ongoing Support for Individuals and Organisations
Whether you are an individual CHC agency nurse seeking development, or an organisation needing specialist support with CHC practice or CQC preparation, we provide practical, tailored solutions that continue beyond a single course or consultancy visit.
Our long-term approach focuses on continuous professional development, peer support and sustained improvement in care quality and compliance.
Join Our CHC Nursing Community Today
We welcome new members into the CHC Nurses Agency Network and invite you to join our private social media groups, events and training programmes. Becoming part of our network means you are never alone with a professional question, ethical dilemma or practice challenge.
Contact us today to learn more about our CHC training, consultancy services, events and how to join our growing community of CHC agency nurses across the UK.
FAQs
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community offering training, consultancy and peer support for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care across the UK.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse with an interest or role in Continuing Healthcare, complex care or CHC-funded services can apply to join our network.
- Do you offer specialist CHC training courses? Yes, we provide specialist CHC training on eligibility, DSTs, care planning, documentation and appeals for agency nurses and healthcare organisations.
- How does the network support CQC inspection preparation? We conduct pre-CQC assessments, identify gaps and provide clear recommendations to help CHC and complex care providers meet regulatory standards.
- Are your social media groups open to everyone? No, our social media groups are private, invite-only spaces designed to protect confidentiality while enabling open professional discussion.
- Do you run events or meetups for CHC nurses? Yes, we host regular online and in-person events, including webinars, workshops and networking meetups specifically for CHC nursing professionals.
- Can you help with care planning for people with learning disabilities in CHC? Yes, we support nurses and providers to create person-centred, evidence-based care and support plans for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Do you provide consultancy for organisations as well as individual nurses? Yes, we work with both individual CHC nurses and organisations delivering CHC-funded care to improve practice, governance and compliance.
- Is there ongoing support after training or consultancy? We offer continued access to our network, online communities and follow-up support to help sustain learning and service improvements.
- How can I join or contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get in touch via our website, email or phone to discuss membership, training, consultancy or upcoming events.
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