CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training, Support & Events

Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network – a UK-wide community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nurses. Access expert CHC training aligned with the NHS National Framework, peer support, consultancy-led guidance, private social media groups and regular online/in-person events. Build your CHC skills, confidence and career while staying updated on policy, funding and best practice.

CHC Nurses Agency Network: Expert Training, Support & Community for CHC Nurses in the UK

Empowering Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses Across the UK

CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for UK Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses and agency nurses working in complex care. We combine expert training, peer support, and consultancy-led guidance to help you deliver safe, compliant, and person-centred care in every setting.

Our network connects CHC nurses with specialist learning, networking opportunities, and practical resources to make your professional life easier. Whether you are involved in CHC eligibility assessments, case management, care transitions, or learning disability support, CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support your practice and your career.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a thriving UK-wide community of more than 500 CHC agency nursing professionals. It is a place to connect, relax, learn, and share real-world experiences with other nurses who fully understand the pressures and demands of Continuing Healthcare.

We run regular online and in-person events, maintain active, confidential, invite-only social media groups, and provide ongoing access to CHC-related training, resources, and peer-led support. Many members go on to form strong professional and personal friendships that last for years.

Our Core Services for CHC Agency Nurses

CHC-Focused Healthcare Training for Nurses

We provide specialist training programmes for CHC nurses designed to enhance your understanding of key Continuing Healthcare processes, assessment frameworks, and care planning. All content is aligned with current NHS CHC National Framework guidance and UK best practice.

Our training covers everything from CHC eligibility criteria and checklist completion to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, documentation, and appeals. Each session is practical, scenario-based, and tailored to the realities of CHC agency work.

Professional Networking and Peer Support

The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a safe, supportive space for nurses to discuss clinical, professional, and emotional challenges. Through our private social media groups, you can share experiences, ask questions, and receive advice 24/7 from peers who understand CHC.

We help you build your professional network, make contacts across different agencies and regions, and stay up to date with CHC policy changes, funding requirements, and best practice.

Consultancy-Led Guidance and Resources

Our network includes experienced CHC nurses, case managers, and subject-matter experts who provide guidance on complex cases, documentation, and compliance. While we are not a regulator, we support nurses to work confidently within NHS CHC frameworks and CQC expectations.

Members benefit from templates, guidance notes, checklists, and learning materials designed to make CHC processes clearer and easier to navigate.

Specialist CHC Training & Development Modules

Understanding NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

CHC Eligibility Criteria and Assessment Processes

Our training demystifies the NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility criteria, including the use of the CHC Checklist and the Decision Support Tool (DST). Nurses learn how to assess needs accurately, evidence clinical risk, and contribute effectively to MDT assessments.

Funding, Documentation, and Appeals

We help you understand funding routes, commissioning responsibilities, and legal considerations linked to CHC decisions. Training includes best practice in documentation, writing clear rationales, and supporting patients and families through appeals and reviews.

Care Planning, Complex Needs & Person-Centred Care

Developing Person-Centred Care Plans in CHC

Our modules focus on creating person-centred care plans for individuals with complex physical, neurological, or mental health needs. We cover risk management, capacity and consent, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration.

Support for Learning Disabilities and Autism

We guide CHC nurses in designing personalised support plans for people with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring care promotes independence, dignity, safety, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) where appropriate.

Care Transitions and Case Management

Safe and Seamless Care Transitions

Safe transitions between hospital, community, care homes, and home-based packages are critical in CHC. Our training emphasises clear communication, discharge planning, accurate handover, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams to minimise risk.

Practical Case Management Skills for CHC Nurses

We help CHC nurses build core case management skills, including reviewing packages of care, monitoring outcomes, managing family expectations, and escalating concerns appropriately within the CHC system.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Community That Truly Understands CHC Nursing

Only another CHC nurse fully understands the pressure, complexity, and emotional impact of the role. Our network gives you access to like-minded professionals who know what you face and can offer meaningful, experience-based support.

Regular Events, Meet-Ups & Online Sessions

We host regular online events, webinars, workshops, and informal meet-ups so CHC nurses can connect, learn, and debrief in a relaxed environment. Topics range from clinical updates and policy changes to wellbeing and resilience in agency nursing.

Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups

Our confidential social media groups allow members to discuss professional issues 24-7-365. The groups are moderated to maintain privacy, professionalism, and respect, and are limited to genuine CHC nursing professionals.

Career Development and Knowledge Growth

By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to continuous learning opportunities that can strengthen your CV, clinical competence, and confidence. We help you stay ahead of changes in CHC guidance, commissioning rules, and care standards.

Who We Support

Our network is open to:

  • Agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
  • Registered nurses (RNs/RGNs/RMNs/RNLDs) involved in CHC assessments or packages
  • Case managers and CHC nurse assessors
  • Nurses working in complex care, community care, and learning disability services
  • Independent nurses seeking peer support and CHC-related learning

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

We welcome new members who are actively working, or have recent experience, in Continuing Healthcare or complex care. Joining our network allows you to access events, training, and private online communities.

To request access to our invite-only social media groups and learn more about upcoming CHC training sessions and events, simply get in touch with us through our website, email, or social channels.

Partner with CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you are a healthcare organisation, agency, or commissioner working within CHC, we welcome opportunities to collaborate on training, events, and professional development programmes for CHC nurses.

From bespoke training sessions to networking events and knowledge-sharing forums, we are committed to supporting high standards of CHC practice, patient safety, and person-centred care across the UK.

Contact us today to discover how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your nursing workforce and enhance your CHC service delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community providing training, support, and networking for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nurses.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    Registered nurses and agency nurses working in CHC, complex care, or related roles across the UK are welcome to apply for membership.
  3. Is membership to the network free?
    Membership options may vary by event or service, so please contact us directly for the latest information on joining and any associated costs.
  4. Do you offer CHC-specific training for nurses?
    Yes, we provide specialist training on CHC eligibility, assessments, care planning, documentation, and case management.
  5. How do I access your private social media groups?
    Once your membership is confirmed, we will send you invitations to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
  6. Are your events online, in person, or both?
    We run a mix of online webinars and virtual meet-ups, as well as occasional in-person events and networking sessions.
  7. Can healthcare organisations partner with CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    Yes, we collaborate with agencies and providers on CHC-focused training, events, and professional development initiatives.
  8. Do you provide one-to-one support or mentoring?
    Our network offers informal peer support, and some members may choose to develop mentoring relationships through the community.
  9. Will I receive updates on CHC policy and best practice?
    Yes, members receive regular updates, shared resources, and discussions on CHC policy changes and best practice.
  10. How do I contact CHC Nurses Agency Network to join?
    You can contact us via our website, email, or social media channels to request more information and start the joining process.