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CHC Nurses Agency Network – Your Specialist Community for CHC Nurses & Healthcare Providers
Connecting, Supporting and Developing Continuing Healthcare Professionals Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community and consultancy service for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses, agency nurses and healthcare organisations across the UK.
We bring together highly experienced CHC clinicians, case managers and healthcare professionals to share knowledge, provide peer support, and deliver expert CHC training, consultancy and events that enhance care quality, compliance and professional development.
Built by CHC nurses, for CHC nurses, our network understands the pressures of complex care, funding decisions and regulatory expectations – and provides a safe, supportive and informed space to learn, connect and grow.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a professional support community and a specialist CHC consultancy and training provider.
Our core mission is to support nurses and healthcare organisations involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), complex care in the community, hospital discharge and long-term care pathways.
Through our private social media groups, regular events, expert-led training and advisory services, we help CHC professionals stay up to date, feel less isolated, and deliver safer, compliant and person-centred care.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Safe Space for CHC Agency Nurses
Only another nurse truly understands the pressure, responsibility and emotional load that comes with complex CHC work.
Our network offers a confidential, invite-only environment where CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals can share experiences, ask questions, discuss challenging cases (anonymously and appropriately) and receive peer support 24/7.
Professional Networking and Peer Support
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, members benefit from powerful professional connections across the UK.
Many of our members build lasting friendships, collaborate on projects, share work opportunities and support each other through the ups and downs of CHC, agency work and clinical leadership.
Relax, Connect and Learn
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed to be a place where you can relax, connect socially and develop professionally.
We know that CHC assessments, case management, discharge planning and safeguarding can be stressful; our community, events and training help to make your professional life more manageable, informed and rewarding.
Our Core Services for CHC Nurses and Healthcare Organisations
Specialist Support for Care Transitions & Discharge Planning
Supporting Seamless Transitions in Continuing Healthcare
Transitions between hospital, home, residential care and community settings are critical moments for people with complex health needs and CHC funding.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports organisations and clinicians with best-practice guidance on safe transfers, discharge planning, risk management and care coordination for CHC-eligible individuals.
Our experts help design person-centred transition plans that prioritise patient safety, continuity of care, communication between providers and clear documentation aligned with NHS CHC frameworks.
Benefits of Expert Transition and CHC Support
Effective transition planning helps reduce hospital readmissions, delays in discharge, safeguarding concerns and complaints, while improving patient and family experience.
By using our guidance, consultancy and peer support, healthcare teams can navigate complex CHC pathways confidently, demonstrate robust governance and deliver higher-quality, joined-up care.
Pre‑Inspection & Quality Readiness (Including CQC‑Related Support)
Preparing CHC Services and Providers for Inspection
Whether you are a community provider, care home, domiciliary agency or CHC case-management team, regulatory compliance is essential.
We offer support and guidance on pre‑inspection readiness, including reviewing policies, care plans, documentation, CHC assessments, MDT records and governance structures in line with CQC and NHS CHC requirements.
Why Work With Our Network on Quality and Compliance
Our CHC‑experienced nurses and case managers understand what good practice and compliance look like in real-world settings, not just on paper.
We help you identify gaps, strengthen evidence, train staff and embed person‑centred, defensible and compliant CHC processes that stand up to scrutiny from inspectors, commissioners and families.
Specialist Support for Learning Disabilities (LD) & Complex Needs
Person‑Centred Care Planning in CHC & LD
Many CHC‑funded individuals live with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural or neurological needs.
Through our network expertise, we promote person‑centred care planning that respects dignity, communication needs, cultural background and personal aspirations, while maintaining safety and legal safeguards such as MCA and DoLS/Community DoL processes.
Members share best practice, templates and strategies for designing care that maximises independence wherever possible and supports positive risk‑taking within a safe framework.
Improving Outcomes for People with LD in CHC
By focusing on personalised support, meaningful activity and consistent approaches, our network helps improve quality of life and long‑term outcomes for people with LD who receive CHC or similar complex care packages.
We encourage collaborative working between families, advocates, providers and commissioners to ensure care is both clinically robust and genuinely person‑centred.
Training and Education for CHC Nurses & Healthcare Teams
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & Community DoL Training
Building Core Skills in CHC Eligibility, Assessment & Case Management
We provide specialised CHC training programmes for nurses, case managers, social workers and multi‑disciplinary team members involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Training topics include CHC eligibility criteria, MDT assessments, DST completion, appeals, care planning, commissioning, funding mechanisms and Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) application processes.
All courses are delivered by experienced CHC practitioners and are designed to boost confidence, accuracy and consistency in decision‑making and documentation.
Benefits of Our CHC Training Courses
Participants gain a clear understanding of national CHC frameworks, legal responsibilities and local practice expectations, reducing errors and disputes.
Our practical, scenario‑based approach helps teams streamline assessments, avoid duplication, protect patients’ rights and maintain compliance with NHS and legal standards.
CHC‑Focused Events, Webinars & Networking Sessions
Stay Up to Date with CHC Policy, Law and Best Practice
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and participates in regular online and in‑person events, including webinars, workshops, study days, discussion panels and informal meet‑ups.
These events keep members informed about evolving CHC policy, court judgments, national guidance, funding changes and innovation in complex care delivery.
They are also a valuable opportunity to grow your professional network, share learning, and explore new roles and career paths within CHC and complex care.
Expert Case Management & Peer‑Led Support
Delivering Person‑Centred Case Management in CHC Settings
Our community includes highly skilled CHC case managers, nurse assessors and clinical leaders who share insights on best practice in case management and complex care coordination.
We focus on safe and effective care planning, review processes, risk assessment, multi‑agency working and family engagement, always guided by person‑centred principles.
Supporting Healthcare Teams Working with Complex Care
Through discussion, resources and signposting, we help teams navigate funding decisions, package breakdowns, safeguarding concerns, DToC issues, disputes and appeals.
Our goal is to ensure individuals with complex needs receive the right care in the right place at the right time, supported by knowledgeable and confident professionals.
Community, Social Media Groups & 24/7 Professional Discussion
Private, Confidential Social Media Groups
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network are invited to join our private, invite‑only social media groups, where over 500 CHC nurses and allied professionals connect daily.
These groups are moderated to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and respect, and provide a safe space to discuss real‑world issues in CHC practice.
24‑7‑365 Shared Learning and Support
Our core network openly shares professional issues, resources, news, policy updates, job opportunities and practical solutions around the clock.
Whether you are working a night shift, on call, or preparing for a difficult MDT, you are never alone – the network is always there to offer advice, reassurance and support.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
We welcome a wide range of professionals who are involved in or interested in Continuing Healthcare and complex care, including:
- Agency nurses and bank nurses working in CHC, community or complex care
- Registered nurses in acute, community, mental health, LD and primary care settings
- CHC nurse assessors, case managers and coordinators
- Social workers and allied health professionals involved in CHC MDTs
- Care home, domiciliary and supported living providers involved in CHC packages
- Clinical leads, managers and commissioners overseeing complex care services
Whether you are experienced in CHC or just beginning to explore it, our network can help you learn, connect and advance your practice.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a nurse or healthcare professional working in Continuing Healthcare, complex care or community nursing, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
Join us to access specialist CHC training, peer support, confidential social media groups, networking events and practical guidance that make daily practice safer, easier and more rewarding.
Together, we can raise standards, strengthen professional voice and improve outcomes for people with the most complex health needs across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK‑wide professional community and consultancy service for nurses and healthcare staff involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses, CHC nurse assessors, case managers, social workers, AHPs and other professionals working in CHC or complex care are welcome to apply to join.
- Is membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? Core membership of our social media groups is typically free, with some paid options for specialist training, events or consultancy where applicable.
- What kind of training does the network provide? We offer training on CHC eligibility, DST completion, MDT working, appeals, Community DoL processes, person‑centred care planning and complex care case management.
- Does the CHC Nurses Agency Network organise events? Yes, we run and promote webinars, workshops, study days and networking events focused on CHC, complex care and regulatory updates.
- How does the network support regulatory compliance and CQC readiness? We share best practice, templates and guidance, and can offer advisory support to help services strengthen documentation, care planning and governance ahead of inspections.
- Can the CHC Nurses Agency Network help with difficult CHC cases? Our community discusses challenging scenarios (anonymised) and shares peer advice, and we can signpost to specialist consultancy where more formal support is needed.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you contact us and are accepted into the network, we will provide links and instructions to join our confidential, invite‑only online groups.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK professionals? Our focus is on UK NHS Continuing Healthcare practice, so most members are UK‑based, but professionals working with similar systems may still benefit from joining.
- How do I get in touch with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website contact form or social media channels to discuss membership, training or collaboration opportunities.
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