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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Empowering CHC & Agency Nurses Across the UK

Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training, Consultancy & Community for Nurses

In today’s complex UK healthcare system, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses and agency professionals need more than clinical skills – they need specialist knowledge, guidance, and a strong professional network.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network brings CHC nurses together, providing expert CHC training, peer support, and consultancy to help you deliver safe, high-quality, and compliant care in every setting.

Our network is a space where only nurses who truly understand the pressures of the job can support each other, share expertise, and grow professionally.
From navigating CHC assessments to preparing for CQC inspections and managing complex community care, we are here to help you every step of the way.

Who We Are: A Dedicated Network for CHC & Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community of around 500 Continuing Healthcare and agency nursing professionals committed to raising standards in community-based care.
We offer a relaxed, supportive environment where nurses connect, share knowledge 24/7, and access specialist CHC resources and training.

Our mission is simple: to empower CHC and agency nurses with the tools, confidence, and support needed to thrive in their roles, improve patient outcomes, and build sustainable careers in nursing.

What We Do: Training, Consultancy & Community for CHC and Agency Nurses

Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development

CHC & Community DoLS Application Process Training

Our specialist CHC training for nurses is designed to deepen your understanding of NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, assessments, funding pathways and community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Delivered by experienced CHC practitioners, our sessions help you confidently navigate complex processes and documentation in line with current UK legislation and best practice.

Whether you are new to Continuing Healthcare or an experienced CHC nurse looking to refresh and update your knowledge, our training covers:

• CHC assessment frameworks and national tools
• Eligibility criteria and decision-making processes
• Community DoLS application pathways
• Legal and ethical considerations in CHC and DoLS
• Case examples from real-world practice
• Documentation, evidence gathering and audit readiness

This Continuing Healthcare training not only supports compliance but also improves the safety, consistency, and quality of care delivered in the community.

Pre-CQC Assessments & Compliance Support

Preparing for a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection can be challenging, especially for services delivering complex CHC-funded care.
Our network connects you with experienced nurses who understand CQC expectations and can help you review and strengthen your clinical practice.

Through structured pre-CQC assessments, we help you:

• Review policies, procedures and care plans for CHC patients
• Identify gaps in documentation, risk assessments and audits
• Strengthen safeguarding, consent and DoLS processes
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement

The result is a more confident, inspection-ready service that consistently meets or exceeds CQC standards for safety, effectiveness, and person-centred care.

Safe Transitions Between Care Settings

Transitions between hospital, community, and long-term care settings can be high risk for patients with complex health needs.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports nurses involved in hospital discharge, step-down care and community placements to ensure safe, well-coordinated transitions.

Our focus includes:

• Collaborative discharge planning and communication
• Ensuring CHC funding and care packages are in place
• Reducing avoidable readmissions and adverse incidents
• Supporting patients, carers and families throughout the process

By sharing best practice and real-world strategies, our network helps nurses deliver seamless, patient-centred transitions that protect dignity and promote stability at home or in care settings.

Person-Centred Care for Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

Learning Disability (LD) Care & Support Planning

Many CHC-funded individuals have learning disabilities, autism or complex behavioural needs.
Within our network, nurses share expertise and resources on creating person-centred LD care and support plans that promote safety, independence and quality of life.

We focus on:

• Holistic assessment of health, social and emotional needs
• Positive behaviour support and risk management
• Communication strategies tailored to the individual
• Collaborative working with families, advocates and MDTs

This shared knowledge enables nurses to develop dignified, sustainable care plans that respect each person’s choices, rights and preferences.

Case Management & Coordination for CHC Patients

The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports nurses involved in case management and coordination for people with complex Continuing Healthcare packages.
Through peer discussion and shared tools, we help you streamline care, manage risk and keep services compliant.

Our community discussions and resources cover:

• Multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) coordination
• Reviewing CHC packages and reassessments
• Resource optimisation and cost-effective care
• Documentation, governance and regulatory compliance

By learning from each other’s experience, CHC nurses within the network are better equipped to deliver safe, consistent, person-centred care for people with highly complex needs.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Unique Professional Community for CHC & Agency Nurses

Our private network is a place where CHC nurses, community nurses and agency professionals can relax, talk openly, and access support from colleagues who truly understand the realities of nursing.
Over time, many members not only become professional contacts but also long-term friends.

Key benefits of joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network include:

• Access to confidential, invite-only social media groups
• Peer support from around 500 experienced CHC and agency nurses
• 24/7 discussion of clinical, professional and practical issues
• Networking with nurses from a wide range of UK care settings

Regular Events, Workshops & CHC Updates

We run regular online and in-person events to bring our community together, share updates on Continuing Healthcare policy, and explore best practice in community nursing and complex care.

Our events help nurses to:

• Stay up to date with changes in CHC frameworks and guidance
• Discuss real cases, challenges and solutions with peers
• Develop confidence in assessments, documentation and advocacy
• Build a strong professional network beyond their own organisation

Tailored Support for Your Career in CHC & Agency Nursing

Whether you are just moving into Continuing Healthcare or are a highly experienced CHC nurse, the CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to support your career development.
We share practical advice on roles, contracts, working patterns, wellbeing, and progression within CHC and agency work.

Members benefit from:

• Guidance on working safely and effectively in community CHC roles
• Peer input on managing workload and professional boundaries
• Signposting to specialist training, courses and resources
• A supportive environment that recognises the pressures of nursing

Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network Today

We welcome new CHC and agency nurses into our community all year round.
By joining our private social media groups and events, you gain access to a thriving professional network that is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If you are a CHC, community or agency nurse looking for support, training, consultancy-style guidance and genuine peer connection, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.

Get in touch today to find out how to join our invite-only groups, attend our events, and start building the professional network that will support you throughout your nursing career.

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