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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Expert CHC Nursing Support, Training & Community
UK-wide support for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community care
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community and consultancy dedicated to supporting agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing and complex care. We bring together experienced CHC professionals to share knowledge, provide peer support, and enhance standards of patient care across the NHS and independent sector.
Through our specialist CHC training, expert consultancy and active peer network, we help nurses and organisations navigate complex CHC assessments, funding pathways, case management and regulatory requirements. Whether you are an individual agency nurse or a healthcare provider, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support your professional development and operational excellence.
What We Do at CHC Nurses Agency Network
Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses
Our core offering is a supportive, confidential network of CHC and community agency nurses across the UK. With a core group of around 500 CHC nursing professionals, we maintain multiple invite-only social media groups where members can share clinical questions, discuss professional challenges and access peer support 24/7/365.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place to relax, connect and grow as a professional. Many of our members build long-term friendships and find colleagues who truly understand the pressures, responsibilities and rewards of working in CHC and agency nursing.
Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses
We provide specialist training programmes designed specifically for nurses involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community nursing and complex care. Our training covers key topics such as CHC eligibility assessments, care planning, legal frameworks, and multi-disciplinary working, with a strong focus on real-world practice for agency nurses.
CHC Consultancy & Support for Providers
For healthcare organisations, we offer bespoke CHC consultancy to improve compliance, streamline CHC processes and enhance patient outcomes. Our consultants support providers with policy development, operational efficiency, quality assurance and staff training in line with national guidance and local commissioning requirements.
Our Specialist Areas
- Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Practice: Support with CHC assessments, eligibility, reviews and appeals for nurses and organisations.
- Transitions of Care: Guidance to ensure safe, coordinated transfers between hospital, community and long-term care settings.
- Pre-CQC Readiness Support: Consultancy to help organisations prepare for Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections in CHC and community settings.
- Learning Disability (LD) Care & Support Planning: Individualised, person-centred planning for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- CHC & Community DoLS / DOL Application Training: Practical training in CHC funding processes and deprivation of liberty (DoLS) / DOL applications in community settings.
- Case Management: Person-centred, coordinated case management for individuals requiring ongoing complex care and CHC packages.
A Community Designed for CHC Agency Nurses
A Safe Space to Share, Learn and Decompress
Agency nursing in CHC can be demanding, isolating and highly responsible. Our network provides a safe, non-judgemental space where only nurses – who truly understand the realities of the role – can discuss clinical scenarios, workload pressures, ethical dilemmas and career questions.
Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network are invited to join our private social media groups, where discussions are kept confidential and focused on professional issues. These groups are active day and night, providing instant access to peer advice, support and up-to-date CHC knowledge.
Building Long-Term Professional Relationships
Many nurses in our network stay in touch for years, working together across different contracts, sharing opportunities and supporting each other’s career growth in CHC and community nursing. Our goal is to make agency nursing less isolating and more sustainable through shared experience.
CHC Training & Development for Agency Nurses
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training
We deliver practical, up-to-date CHC training courses that cover eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tools, MDT working, care planning, and the legal and ethical frameworks that underpin CHC. Our training is designed with the realities of agency work in mind, giving nurses the confidence to work safely and effectively across multiple settings.
Training in Community DoLS / DOL Applications
Our Community DoLS / DOL training helps nurses understand when and how deprivation of liberty safeguards apply in community and CHC-funded settings, supporting lawful, person-centred practice and robust documentation.
Career Development and Professional Growth
Through our events, online resources and peer network, we support nurses to develop their CHC expertise, progress into specialist roles, and build long-term, sustainable careers in community and complex care nursing.
Transitions in Healthcare: Safe, Coordinated CHC & Community Care
Supporting Patients Through Complex Transitions
Transitions between hospital, home, care homes and community settings are high-risk points for patients, particularly those with CHC funding or complex packages of care. We equip nurses and organisations to manage safe, coordinated transitions that protect continuity, dignity and patient choice.
Personalised Transition Planning
Our approach to transition planning is person-centred, focusing on individual needs, communication, risk management and clear documentation. We promote close collaboration between MDT members, families, commissioners and providers to ensure seamless handovers.
Reducing Risk and Improving Outcomes
By supporting nurses and services to handle transitions well, we help reduce avoidable readmissions, minimise breakdowns in care, and improve overall health outcomes for people with complex and CHC-funded needs.
Pre-CQC Support for CHC & Community Services
Pre-CQC Readiness Assessments
We work with providers delivering CHC and community nursing to review policies, procedures, training records, documentation and care delivery against CQC expectations. Our aim is to highlight gaps and help you strengthen your evidence base before inspection.
Clear, Actionable Recommendations
Following a pre-CQC review, we provide practical, prioritised recommendations to improve safety, governance, person-centred care and staff competence, with particular focus on CHC-funded and complex care caseloads.
Ongoing Quality Improvement
Our support does not stop at inspection; we can help you embed continuous quality improvement systems so that good practice is sustained and staff feel confident in meeting regulatory standards.
Learning Disability (LD) Care & Support Planning
Person-Centred, Strengths-Based Planning
We support nurses and services to develop individualised support plans for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, with an emphasis on communication, choice, independence and safeguarding.
Collaborative, Multi-Agency Working
Our approach promotes close working between families, carers, healthcare professionals, commissioners and support providers to ensure that each plan reflects the person’s goals, preferences and rights.
Improving Quality of Life and Outcomes
By combining evidence-based practice with lived experience and person-centred values, we help services deliver safer, more fulfilling lives for people with learning disabilities under CHC or community care packages.
Case Management & CHC Coordination
Holistic, Person-Centred Case Management
Our case management support focuses on coordinated, holistic care for individuals with complex physical, mental health, learning disability or neurological needs who are eligible for CHC or joint-funded packages.
Resource Optimisation and Legal Compliance
We help providers and nurses to use resources effectively while ensuring compliance with CHC frameworks, mental capacity law and safeguarding duties, supporting robust, defensible decision-making.
Enhancing Outcomes and Independence
Our goal is to support care that maximises wellbeing, independence and choice, reducing unnecessary restrictions and aligning care packages with what matters most to each person.
CHC & Community Events: Networking and Education
Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our community of CHC agency nurses together, share updates, and provide a space to reflect on practice in a supportive environment.
Workshops, Webinars and Seminars
Our sessions cover the latest CHC policies, legal changes, best practice guidance and practical skills, helping nurses stay up to date and confident in their roles.
Networking and Peer Support
Events give members the chance to build their professional network, explore new opportunities and learn from colleagues working in a wide range of CHC and community settings.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Created by Nurses, for Nurses
Our network is built and run by nurses who have worked extensively in CHC and agency roles, so we understand the realities of the job and design our support accordingly.
Supportive, Confidential Community
With confidential, invite-only groups and a strong culture of mutual respect, you can ask questions, share experiences and debrief difficult days with people who truly get it.
CHC-Focused Training and Insight
We specialise in Continuing Healthcare and community practice, offering focused training, events and resources that directly support your day-to-day work and long-term career.
Professional Contacts and Opportunities
Many members discover new roles, contracts and collaborations through the network, supporting their career progression and income stability as agency nurses.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome applications from registered nurses working – or looking to work – in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community, complex care or case management roles across the UK.
To join our private social media groups and events, simply contact us with brief details of your current role and CHC experience; once verified, we will send you an invitation to our confidential online network.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you’re seeking a professional CHC nurse community, specialist Continuing Healthcare training or consultancy support for your organisation, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to help.
Get in touch today to find out how to join our network, book training, or discuss CHC support for your service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community and consultancy for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and community care.
2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Registered nurses working in, or interested in working in, CHC, community nursing, complex care or case management across the UK are welcome to apply.
3. Is the network only for agency nurses?
Our primary focus is agency nurses, but we also welcome nurses in bank, freelance or portfolio roles who are actively involved in CHC and community care.
4. What kind of CHC training do you offer?
We offer training on CHC eligibility, assessments, reviews, care planning, MDT working, and community DoLS/DOL applications tailored to nursing practice.
5. How do I access the private social media groups?
Once your application is accepted, we send you secure invitations to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups for CHC nurses.
6. Do you support healthcare organisations as well as individual nurses?
Yes, we provide CHC consultancy, pre-CQC support and training for providers delivering CHC-funded and community-based services.
7. Are your events online, in-person, or both?
We run a mixture of online webinars and in-person events to support networking, education and peer support across the UK.
8. Is there a fee to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Membership terms and any applicable fees vary by programme, so please contact us directly for current information.
9. Can I get help with specific CHC cases or practice questions?
Members can discuss scenarios (anonymised for confidentiality) within our network and access peer and expert guidance on CHC practice.
10. How do I contact you to join or request more information?
You can contact us via our website contact form or email to ask about membership, training dates or CHC consultancy support.
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