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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Elevating Continuing Healthcare Through Specialist Nurses, Training and Community
The UK’s Specialist Network for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based specialist community for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care.
We connect CHC nurses, care providers and commissioners with expert support, training, peer networking and best practice guidance, helping to improve CHC delivery, compliance and patient outcomes.
Built and led by experienced CHC nurses, our network offers a safe and supportive space to share real-world challenges, ask questions and access up‑to‑date CHC knowledge.
From complex funding decisions to MDTs, CHC checklists and appeals, we help nurses and organisations navigate the entire Continuing Healthcare pathway with confidence.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, invite-only community of around 500 CHC specialist agency nurses and healthcare professionals who work across NHS, community, social care and independent care settings.
It is a professional space to relax, connect and grow your CHC career while improving the quality and consistency of CHC practice throughout the UK.
We run regular online and in-person meet‑ups, CHC training sessions and knowledge‑sharing events, alongside active private social media groups where members can discuss professional issues 24‑7‑365.
Members often build strong friendships as well as professional connections, supporting each other through the pressures and complexities of working in Continuing Healthcare.
We welcome new CHC nurses, case managers, assessors and related professionals into our network, subject to simple membership checks, to keep the community focused, safe and professionally relevant.
Core Services for CHC Nurses and Healthcare Organisations
CHC Peer Support & Professional Networking
Only another CHC nurse truly understands the workload, clinical complexity and legal responsibility involved in Continuing Healthcare.
Our network creates a supportive environment where you can share experiences, discuss difficult cases (anonymously and ethically), and access timely peer advice when you need it most.
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network stay in touch daily through confidential, invite‑only groups, building lasting professional relationships and friendships.
This peer‑to‑peer support helps reduce isolation, improves decision‑making and promotes consistent, evidence‑based CHC practice across different organisations and regions.
CHC Case Management & Complex Care Guidance
Continuing Healthcare often involves complex case management, high‑risk decisions and multi‑agency coordination.
Through our network, CHC nurses and care providers can access expert guidance on assessment, eligibility, personalised care planning, reviews and appeals.
We support best practice in person‑centred care, risk management, documentation and communication with families and MDTs.
Our collective expertise helps you streamline CHC processes, improve outcomes and ensure care remains lawful, defensible and clinically appropriate.
Support for Transitions in Continuing Healthcare
Transitions between hospital, community, nursing homes and home‑based care can be particularly complex in CHC cases.
Our network shares practical strategies, templates and real‑life examples to support safe, well‑planned transitions for individuals with complex needs.
We focus on continuity of care, clear communication between providers, robust handover documentation and alignment with CHC funding arrangements.
This collaborative approach minimises risk, avoids unnecessary delays and enhances patient and family experience.
Pre‑CQC & Quality Readiness Support for CHC Services
For providers delivering CHC‑funded packages, Care Quality Commission (CQC) readiness and quality assurance are essential.
Through our community of experienced CHC nurses, managers and consultants, we help you understand what good looks like in CHC‑linked services.
Members openly share policies, audit tools, checklists and quality improvement ideas that support CQC compliance, clinical governance and safe CHC practice.
This collective learning helps organisations strengthen systems, improve inspection outcomes and maintain high standards of care.
Person‑Centred Care Planning for Complex and Learning Disability Needs
Many CHC‑funded individuals have learning disabilities, autism, dementia, neurological conditions or multiple complex needs.
Our network promotes truly person‑centred care planning that respects autonomy, dignity and human rights.
Members share best practice in risk‑positive approaches, communication tools, behaviour support, MDT working and outcome‑focused care plans.
By pooling our experience, we help nurses and providers design personalised CHC packages that enhance quality of life and maximise independence wherever possible.
Specialist CHC Training, Events & Education
CHC Assessment, DST & Appeals Training for Nurses
Understanding the NHS Continuing Healthcare framework, including Checklists, Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and appeals, is critical for any CHC nurse or assessor.
CHC Nurses Agency Network offers targeted training sessions and educational events to deepen your knowledge and build your confidence in these processes.
Our training explores eligibility criteria, primary health need, lawful decision‑making, documentation standards and working effectively in MDTs.
Sessions are delivered by experienced CHC practitioners, using real‑life scenarios to help you apply guidance accurately and consistently in practice.
Community DoLS, LPS and Legal Frameworks in CHC
Many CHC packages involve restrictions to keep people safe, requiring clear understanding of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and related legal duties.
Our network runs focused sessions and discussions on applying these frameworks correctly within CHC.
We explore capacity assessments, best interests decisions, authorisation processes and documentation, ensuring nurses and providers can deliver lawful, rights‑based care in community and residential settings linked to CHC funding.
Regular CHC‑Focused Events, Webinars & Meet‑Ups
Keeping up with national CHC policy changes, local ICB processes and best practice guidance can be challenging.
CHC Nurses Agency Network hosts regular workshops, webinars, Q&A sessions and informal meet‑ups focused exclusively on Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
These events support continuing professional development (CPD), provide space to discuss current issues and connect you with CHC specialists from across the UK.
Members leave with practical tools, updated knowledge and new contacts they can draw on in challenging cases.
Sharing Templates, Tools & Resources for CHC Practice
Within our confidential groups, members share tried‑and‑tested templates, checklists, documentation examples and clinical tools that support everyday CHC work.
This collaborative resource library grows continually as nurses contribute ideas from different settings and regions.
From care plan formats and review templates to risk assessments and MDT preparation tools, these shared resources save time, improve consistency and support defensible decision‑making in Continuing Healthcare.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our community is run by professionals who work in Continuing Healthcare every day and understand the pressures, responsibilities and rewards of CHC nursing.
This lived experience ensures all discussions, training and support are grounded in reality, not theory alone.
Confidential, Supportive and Professionally Focused
Membership is restricted to verified CHC professionals and related staff, and our groups are confidential and invite‑only.
This creates a safe space to ask questions, explore dilemmas and share concerns without judgment, while maintaining professional confidentiality and safeguarding standards.
Tailored CHC Knowledge and Career Development
Whether you are newly starting in CHC or an experienced nurse assessor, our network helps you build specialist CHC skills, expand your professional contacts and progress your career.
You gain access to events, learning opportunities and informal mentoring that you will not find in generic nursing groups.
Community, Wellbeing and Long‑Term Connections
Nursing in CHC can feel isolating when you are working alone in the community or across multiple provider sites.
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network become close friends and remain connected for many years, offering emotional support as well as clinical insight.
By being part of an active, engaged community, you are less likely to feel alone with difficult decisions and more likely to enjoy a sustainable, rewarding CHC career.
Who We Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed primarily for:
- Agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and CHC‑funded packages
- Nurse assessors, case managers and CHC coordinators
- Community nurses involved in complex care and long‑term conditions
- Nurses working in care homes, supported living and domiciliary care with CHC‑funded clients
- Healthcare professionals and managers who want to improve their organisation’s CHC practice
If your role involves CHC assessments, CHC reviews, complex care planning, community case management or supporting CHC‑funded individuals, the CHC Nurses Agency Network can help you develop, connect and deliver better care.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network is straightforward.
We ask a few simple questions to confirm your professional role and CHC involvement, then provide access to our private social media groups, events and learning opportunities.
Once approved, you will be able to:
- Connect with our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals
- Access confidential, invite‑only social media groups available 24‑7‑365
- Attend CHC‑focused webinars, workshops and networking events
- Share and access real‑world tools, templates and resources for CHC practice
- Ask questions, gain peer support and contribute your own expertise
To enquire about membership or discuss how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support you or your organisation, please contact us via our website or preferred contact channels.
FAQs About the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK‑based, invite‑only community for agency nurses and professionals specialising in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership is open to CHC nurses, agency nurses, nurse assessors, case managers and related healthcare professionals involved in Continuing Healthcare.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Yes, our focus is on NHS Continuing Healthcare in England and the wider UK, so most members are UK‑based professionals.
- How do I apply to join? You can apply by contacting us through our website or designated contact links, after which we will complete a brief professional verification.
- Does it cost anything to join? Membership options and any associated costs are explained when you enquire, and we are transparent about all fees before you join.
- What kind of support will I get as a member? Members receive peer support, access to private discussion groups, CHC training events, shared resources and opportunities for networking and mentoring.
- Do you provide CHC training and education? Yes, we host regular webinars, workshops and learning sessions on CHC assessments, DSTs, reviews, appeals and related legal frameworks.
- Can organisations work with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Yes, providers and organisations can engage with our network for CHC expertise, insights, events and links to specialist CHC nurses.
- Are the discussions and groups confidential? Our groups are invite‑only and professionally moderated, and members are required to follow strict confidentiality and safeguarding standards.
- How will joining help my CHC career? Membership helps you build specialist CHC knowledge, expand your professional network, gain peer support and access opportunities that enhance your career in Continuing Healthcare.
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