CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Continuing Healthcare Support, Training & Community
Connecting and Supporting CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK community for nurses and healthcare professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care. We combine expert CHC training, practical consultancy, and a thriving peer network to help you deliver safe, high-quality, legally compliant care.
With a growing core network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses, we provide a supportive environment where you can develop professionally, share real-world practice, and stay up to date with changing CHC policy, CCG/ICB requirements, and CQC regulatory expectations.
Whether you are an individual nurse, an agency, or a care provider, the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you access to specialist expertise, confidential peer support, and practical resources tailored to the realities of CHC practice in the community.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a training provider or consultancy – it is a professional, safe space for CHC nurses to connect, relax, and grow. We understand that only another nurse truly understands the workload, emotional impact, and daily pressures of frontline CHC nursing.
We host regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC community together. Many of our members build strong professional relationships, and many go on to become long-term friends who support each other throughout their careers.
New members are welcomed into our private, invite-only social media groups, where professional issues are shared confidentially 24/7, 365 days a year. This creates a trusted, peer-led environment where you can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from others working in similar CHC roles across the UK.
Our Core Services for CHC Nurses & Providers
1. Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Nurses
We provide targeted CHC training programmes for agency nurses, registered nurses, care staff, and multidisciplinary teams working with NHS Continuing Healthcare-eligible individuals in community and care home settings.
Our training is designed to build clinical confidence, documentation quality, and CHC process knowledge, helping you navigate complex eligibility, funding, and care planning requirements. Sessions can be delivered online, face-to-face, or blended to suit teams and organisations.
Training topics include (but are not limited to):
- Understanding NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility criteria and the National Framework
- Completing CHC checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Best practice in complex care planning and risk management
- Documentation for CHC reviews, appeals, and panel decision-making
- Working effectively with ICBs, CCGs, local authorities, and providers
- Delivering person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities, dementia, and complex physical health needs
2. Healthcare and Regulatory Consultancy for CHC Settings
Our network offers access to experienced CHC nurse consultants who support agencies, care homes, and community providers with regulatory readiness, governance, and quality improvement in CHC services.
We help organisations to:
- Prepare for CQC inspections and local commissioner quality visits
- Review and strengthen CHC-related policies, procedures, and care documentation
- Improve clinical governance, risk management, and escalation processes
- Align services with the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework and current best practice
- Respond to adverse events, complaints, and safeguarding issues linked to CHC packages
Our consultancy is practical, realistic, and delivered by nurses who understand both frontline pressures and the expectations of regulators and commissioners.
3. Support for Transitions of Care in CHC
Transitions between hospital, home, and care settings are especially challenging for people receiving or being assessed for Continuing Healthcare funding. Poorly managed transitions increase risk, stress, and avoidable readmissions.
We support nurses and providers to design and implement safe, structured transition plans that prioritise:
- Continuity and safety of care and interventions
- Clear roles, responsibilities, and communication across teams
- Timely sharing of assessments, care plans, and risk information
- Involving families, advocates, and patients in planning
This collaborative approach helps to reduce incidents, maintain dignity, and improve outcomes during vulnerable transition periods.
4. Person-Centred Care Planning for Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Many individuals eligible for CHC funding have learning disabilities, autism, or complex neuro-disability. Our network supports nurses and providers to develop high-quality, person-centred care plans that promote independence, dignity, and safety.
Using evidence-based approaches and real-world experience from our members, we help you to:
- Create individualised, strengths-based care plans
- Address communication, behaviour, sensory needs, and mental health
- Develop robust positive behaviour support and risk management
- Engage families and wider MDTs in co-producing care plans
This specialist focus helps ensure that people with learning disabilities and complex needs receive holistic, rights-based support within CHC-funded packages.
Specialist CHC Process Training & Peer Learning
5. CHC & Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS / DOL) Application Process Training
We provide dedicated training on the CHC assessment pathway and the Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS/DOL) application process for professionals supporting individuals in their own homes, supported living, and care homes.
Training typically covers:
- Understanding the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Checklist and DST completion, evidence gathering, and MDT working
- Legal and ethical considerations in deprivation of liberty in the community
- Roles and responsibilities of nurses, providers, commissioners, and families
- Best practice documentation to demonstrate necessity, proportionality, and least restrictive practice
Our goal is to increase your confidence in managing the process correctly, protecting both patients and professionals.
6. CHC-Focused Events, Webinars & Networking Opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events including webinars, online Q&A sessions, workshops, and occasional in-person meetups focused specifically on Continuing Healthcare practice.
These events help you to:
- Stay up to date with CHC policy changes, case law, and local commissioning practices
- Learn from experienced CHC practitioners and guest speakers
- Network with other CHC agency nurses, MDT colleagues, and providers
- Share real examples and practical solutions to common CHC challenges
Our events are designed to be interactive, supportive, and directly useful to nurses working in busy CHC environments.
7. Peer-Led Case Discussion & Informal Case Management Support
While we are not a traditional case management company, our network includes many nurses with extensive experience in case management within CHC packages, from community complex care to high-dependency home ventilation.
Through our confidential social media groups and events, members can:
- Discuss complex cases (appropriately anonymised) with peers
- Seek advice on risk management, escalation, and safeguarding
- Share tools, templates, and strategies for managing challenging situations
- Gain reassurance and guidance from colleagues who understand CHC-specific pressures
This peer-led support helps you feel less isolated, more confident, and better equipped to manage demanding CHC caseloads.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Real CHC Expertise from Frontline Nurses
Our network is built by and for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare. Members and contributors bring years of experience in CHC assessments, complex care delivery, community nursing, and regulatory compliance.
Safe, Supportive Professional Community
We offer a relaxed yet professional environment where you can speak openly about the realities of CHC work with people who genuinely understand the challenges, stress, and responsibility involved.
Ongoing Learning and Career Development
From CHC training and peer learning to networking and mentoring opportunities, the CHC Nurses Agency Network supports your long-term professional development and can open doors to new CHC roles and projects.
Flexible Support for Individuals, Agencies & Providers
Whether you are a lone agency nurse, a small provider, or a larger organisation, we can tailor training, consultancy, and network access to your needs, helping you raise standards and improve outcomes in CHC services.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are actively involved in Continuing Healthcare, complex community care, or related roles. To protect confidentiality and maintain a safe space for discussion, our core groups are run as invite-only communities.
To express interest in joining, arranging training, or discussing consultancy support, please contact us via our website or email. We will guide you through the simple steps to:
- Confirm your professional background and CHC involvement
- Gain access to relevant private social media groups
- Hear about upcoming events, webinars, and training opportunities
Once you are part of the network, you will be able to connect with hundreds of other CHC agency nurses, join discussions, and access shared resources designed to make your professional life easier.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are looking for a specialist CHC nursing network, expert training, or practical support in managing Continuing Healthcare services, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to help.
Get in touch today to:
- Enquire about CHC training for your team or organisation
- Discuss consultancy support for CHC quality, governance, or CQC preparation
- Request access to our peer support and networking groups
Join a community that understands CHC, supports you as a professional, and helps you deliver the best possible care to the people you serve.
FAQs About the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community offering training, consultancy, and peer support for nurses and providers working in Continuing Healthcare.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership is open to nurses and healthcare professionals involved in CHC, complex community care, and related roles with appropriate professional verification.
- Do you provide CHC training for organisations? Yes, we deliver tailored CHC training for agencies, care homes, community providers, and multidisciplinary teams both online and in person.
- Can you help with CQC and regulatory compliance in CHC settings? Yes, our consultants support providers with governance, quality improvement, and CQC preparation specifically focused on CHC and complex care services.
- How does your peer support work? We run confidential, invite-only social media groups where members share professional issues, ask questions, and support each other 24/7.
- Do you organise events and webinars? Yes, we host regular CHC-focused events, webinars, and networking sessions to share updates, best practice, and practical guidance.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Our core focus and expertise are based on UK NHS Continuing Healthcare, so most members and resources are UK-specific.
- Can you help with CHC and community DoLS/DOL processes? Yes, we provide specific training and guidance on CHC assessments, DSTs, and community Deprivation of Liberty application processes.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Some elements of the network are free to join, while structured training and consultancy services are chargeable; details are available on enquiry.
- How do I contact you to join or book training? You can reach us via our website or email to discuss membership, training requirements, or consultancy support for your CHC services.