CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist NHS CHC Nurses, Training & Support
Your professional hub for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses in the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and consultancy for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses, agency nurses and healthcare providers across the UK. We connect specialist CHC nurses, provide expert training and offer practical support to help you deliver safe, compliant and person-centred care in all settings.
Our network exists to make professional life easier for CHC agency nurses. Through peer support, up-to-date clinical and regulatory guidance, and regular events, we enable nurses to develop their careers, improve CHC practice and build long‑term professional relationships. We understand the pressures of frontline nursing and Continuing Healthcare – because we are CHC nurses ourselves.
What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an invite-only, professionally led community of around 500 experienced CHC agency nursing professionals. We offer a safe, confidential space where CHC nurses can:
- Share complex CHC cases and professional issues 24/7/365
- Access peer support from nurses who truly understand CHC work
- Stay updated on NHS CHC policy, CQC expectations and best practice
- Find Continuing Healthcare jobs, contracts and project opportunities
- Attend regular online and in-person CHC training, events and networking sessions
Many of our members build strong friendships and professional connections that last for years. We welcome new members into our private social media groups, events and specialist CHC training programmes.
Core Services for CHC Nurses & Healthcare Organisations
1. CHC Transitions in Care & Hospital-to-Home Support
Seamless Continuing Healthcare transitions
Transitions between hospital, community, care homes and home-based care can be complex, especially for people with funded NHS Continuing Healthcare. Our experienced CHC nurses support organisations and teams to design safe, person-centred transition pathways that protect clinical safety, dignity and funding continuity.
Safe discharge and community CHC planning
We help multidisciplinary teams plan hospital-to-home discharges and CHC packages that address medical, psychological and social needs. Our CHC experts work alongside commissioners, providers and families to reduce readmissions, support independence and ensure that care plans are clinically appropriate and regulatory compliant.
2. Pre-CQC & Quality Assurance Support for CHC Services
Preparing CHC services for CQC inspection
For providers delivering complex care and CHC-funded packages, CQC compliance is essential. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides pre-CQC assessments, documentation reviews and mock inspections focused on Continuing Healthcare delivery, documentation, risk management and person‑centred practice.
Strengthening clinical governance and compliance
Our CHC specialist nurses review your policies, care plans and clinical records, offering actionable recommendations to improve quality, safety and regulatory assurance. We help you align with CQC key lines of enquiry, NHS CHC frameworks and local commissioning expectations.
3. Person-Centred Support Plans for Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Specialist CHC support for Learning Disability (LD) and autism
Many individuals with Learning Disabilities, autism and complex needs receive or may be eligible for CHC funding. Our network includes nurses with specialist expertise in LD, autism and Positive Behaviour Support, who develop person-centred support plans that promote independence, dignity and safety.
Holistic, evidence-based care planning
We create comprehensive plans that cover daily living, risk management, communication needs, mental health and physical health, using the latest evidence-based approaches. Our aim is to support providers to deliver consistent, outcome-focused care for people with funded or potential CHC eligibility.
Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development
4. Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Eligibility & Assessment Training
CHC training for nurses and multidisciplinary teams
We deliver specialist Continuing Healthcare training for agency nurses, permanent staff and commissioners, covering the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare, CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tool (DST) completion and local panel processes.
Practical skills for accurate CHC assessments
Our interactive workshops focus on clinical evidence gathering, record keeping, MDT working and robust decision-making. Nurses leave with the confidence to prepare high-quality CHC assessments, support appeals and ensure that complex patients receive appropriate funding.
5. Community DoLS / Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) & Application Training
Navigating community DoLS and LPS in CHC
Our training clarifies the relationship between Continuing Healthcare, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the upcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). We guide nurses and providers through eligibility, best interest decisions, documentation and application processes for community settings.
Ensuring legal compliance and safe practice
We help teams understand their legal responsibilities, complete robust assessments and maintain accurate records that stand up to scrutiny from local authorities, CCGs/ICBs, families and regulators, reducing risk and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
6. CHC Events, Webinars & Networking Opportunities
Stay up to date with CHC policy and practice
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in‑person events focused on Continuing Healthcare, complex care commissioning, case law, CQC expectations and emerging best practice. These sessions ensure members remain current, compliant and confident in a changing landscape.
Building a supportive CHC nurse community
Our events are designed to be relaxed, supportive and highly practical, enabling nurses to share real‑world experiences, ask questions and build a strong professional network. Many members maintain contact long after events, offering each other ongoing advice and encouragement.
Expert CHC Case Management & Consultancy
7. Person-Centred CHC Case Management
Supporting complex CHC care packages
Our network includes specialist CHC case managers who work with commissioners, providers and families to design and oversee complex, high‑risk care packages. We ensure that clinical, emotional and social needs are identified, documented and met within CHC funding parameters.
Coordinating across agencies and providers
We facilitate effective communication between ICBs, local authorities, community teams, care providers and families, helping to streamline resources, prevent disputes and maintain safe, sustainable care arrangements.
8. Quality, Governance & CHC Service Improvement
Strengthening CHC governance and oversight
Our CHC consultants support organisations to review and strengthen their clinical governance structures, including incident reporting, risk registers, safeguarding processes and documentation standards for CHC-funded patients.
Driving better outcomes and patient experience
By centring patient preferences and rights, we help providers and commissioners to improve quality of life, reduce complaints and appeals, and deliver CHC services that are both compassionate and cost‑effective.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Expert CHC knowledge and lived experience
Our network is built and led by experienced CHC nurses and consultants who work daily with NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex care commissioning and CQC-regulated services. We understand the realities of CHC work and share real, practical solutions.
Supportive community and confidential discussion
We operate multiple invite-only, confidential social media groups where CHC nurses can seek advice, explore complex cases and discuss professional issues in a safe, non‑judgemental environment – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Tailored opportunities for CHC agency nurses
Members benefit from early access to CHC roles, projects, training and consultancy work, as well as mentoring and informal support with career progression, revalidation and specialist CHC pathways.
Relaxed, friendly and professional
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also a space to relax, connect and be understood. Only another nurse truly understands the daily pressures of CHC decision-making, complex families and high‑risk caseloads – and our members consistently report feeling less isolated and more supported as part of our community.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome applications from registered nurses and professionals with experience in NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex care or community case management. Once accepted, you will be invited into our private social media groups, events and training programmes, with clear guidance on confidentiality and professional standards.
To find out more about joining or partnering with the CHC Nurses Agency Network, please contact us via our website enquiry form or email our team for an informal conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions about CHC Nurses Agency Network
1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community and consultancy for nurses specialising in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Registered nurses and professionals with relevant experience in CHC, complex care or community case management are welcome to apply for membership.
3. Is the network only for agency nurses?
No, we primarily support CHC agency nurses, but permanent staff, case managers and CHC consultants are also part of our community.
4. How do I join your private social media groups?
Once your membership is approved, we will send you secure, invite-only links to our confidential social media and discussion groups.
5. Do you provide CHC training and CPD?
Yes, we offer specialist CHC training, webinars and events that support your professional development and count towards CPD requirements.
6. Can organisations work with you for CHC consultancy?
Yes, we work with NHS bodies, ICBs, local authorities and care providers to improve CHC processes, governance and complex care packages.
7. Do you help nurses find CHC jobs and contracts?
Members often access CHC roles, projects and consultancy opportunities shared within our network and private groups.
8. Are discussions in the network confidential?
Yes, our invite-only groups are moderated and governed by clear confidentiality and professional conduct guidelines.
9. Do you cover topics like CHC eligibility and appeals?
We regularly discuss CHC eligibility, assessments, appeals and case law, and offer training specifically on these areas.
10. How often do you run CHC events and webinars?
We run events and webinars throughout the year, with dates shared in advance across our website and private member groups.