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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist UK Nursing Consultancy & Community
UK-Based Continuing Healthcare Nursing Consultancy and Professional Network
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-based consultancy and professional community dedicated to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nursing. We bring together expert CHC nurses, healthcare providers, and nursing professionals to improve care quality, increase compliance, and support nurses in delivering safe, person-centred care across all settings.
Alongside our consultancy and training services, we host an active nationwide community of over 500 CHC agency nurses. Through confidential, invite-only social media groups and regular events, we help nurses build professional connections, access peer support, and stay informed about the latest CHC and regulatory developments.
Whether you are a healthcare organisation seeking CHC expertise, pre-CQC preparation, or case management support, or a nurse wishing to expand your knowledge, confidence, and professional network, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers tailored solutions and a welcoming community.
Who We Are: A Community Built by CHC Agency Nurses for CHC Agency Nurses
A Supportive UK Network for CHC Agency Nursing Professionals
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the pressures, complexity, and emotional demands of nursing. That is why the CHC Nurses Agency Network was created: to provide a safe, supportive environment where CHC agency nurses can connect, debrief, ask questions, and share real-world solutions to daily challenges.
Our network is a place to relax, recharge, and grow professionally. Members stay in regular contact through our private social media groups, share experiences 24/7, and many go on to form long-term friendships that continue for years.
Private Social Media Groups and Regular Nurse-Led Events
We host confidential, invite-only social media groups for CHC agency nurses across the UK, enabling open discussion of professional issues, case-related challenges, and best practice in a secure space. These groups operate 24-7-365, ensuring that support is available whenever you need it.
Alongside our online community, we run regular in-person and virtual events to bring nurses together for networking, CPD, and peer learning. These events foster collaboration, reduce professional isolation, and help nurses build confidence in complex areas of practice such as CHC assessments, funding, and community care transitions.
Our Core Services: CHC Consultancy, Training & Quality Improvement
Transitions in Healthcare: Safe, Seamless CHC Pathways
Supporting Safe Transitions Across Community, Hospital, and Long-Term Care
Transitions between care settings, such as moving from hospital to home, care home, or hospice, are particularly high-risk for patients eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. The CHC Nurses Agency Network works with providers to design robust, person-centred transition pathways that prioritise safety, communication, and continuity of care.
Our CHC nurse consultants develop individualised care plans and communication frameworks that reduce readmissions, support families through decision-making, and ensure essential clinical information is shared accurately across services.
Training Staff to Manage Complex CHC Transitions Effectively
We provide targeted training for nurses and multidisciplinary teams on managing complex CHC transitions, including discharge planning, joint funding cases, and community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) processes. This helps staff feel confident, reduces delays, and improves patient and family experience during periods of change.
Pre-CQC Support: Strengthening Compliance and Inspection Readiness
Independent Reviews of CHC-Related Policies and Practice
Preparing for a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection can be challenging, especially when CHC, complex care, or community-based services are involved. Our experienced CHC nurses carry out pre-CQC assessments that review your policies, documentation, care plans, and day-to-day practice against current regulatory standards.
We focus on care quality, safety, governance, documentation, and staff knowledge. By identifying gaps early, we help providers address risks, improve audit trails, and demonstrate compliance with CQC’s key lines of enquiry (KLOEs).
Actionable Recommendations to Improve Ratings and Outcomes
Following our assessment, we provide a detailed, actionable report with clear recommendations to improve your inspection readiness. This may include targeted nursing training, policy updates, documentation templates, and supervision frameworks to strengthen your CHC and complex care provision.
Specialist Care Planning for Vulnerable Groups in CHC
Learning Disabilities (LD) and Complex Needs Care Plans
Person-Centred, Rights-Based Approaches
The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports providers and nurses to develop person-centred care plans for individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD) and complex needs, including those eligible for Continuing Healthcare funding. We emphasise dignity, independence, communication, and choice in every plan we help create.
Our approach integrates Best Interest decisions, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) principles, and positive risk management, ensuring that individuals’ human rights and preferences are respected while keeping them safe.
Holistic, Evidence-Based Planning for Better Quality of Life
We use evidence-based tools and frameworks to ensure care plans consider physical health, mental wellbeing, behavioural support, social inclusion, and family involvement. Our aim is to support people to live meaningful, fulfilling lives in the least restrictive environment possible.
Expert Training in Continuing Healthcare and Funding Processes
CHC and Community DoL Application Process Training
Building Confidence in CHC Eligibility, Assessment and Decision-Making
Our CHC-focused training programmes give nurses, case managers, and providers a clear understanding of the Continuing Healthcare National Framework, eligibility criteria, and assessment tools (including the Checklist and Decision Support Tool).
Delivered by experienced CHC nurses, our sessions cover evidence gathering, clinical justification, multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes, and appeals, helping staff navigate CHC pathways confidently and consistently.
Understanding Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) and Legal Compliance
We also provide training on the Community DoL application process, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) considerations, and how CHC funding interacts with DoL authorisations in community or care home settings. This helps organisations remain legally compliant while upholding human rights and person-centred practice.
The Value of CHC-Focused Events, CPD and Ongoing Education
Networking, Peer Support and Real-World Learning
Our CHC-related workshops, webinars and networking events allow nurses and providers to keep up with policy changes, share best practice, and learn from colleagues actively working in CHC roles across the UK. These sessions provide practical insights that can be applied immediately in day-to-day practice.
Access to CHC Experts and Up-to-Date Guidance
Events led by our CHC nurse specialists give participants the chance to ask questions, discuss complex cases, and build confidence in areas such as eligibility decisions, joint funding, fast-track pathways, and commissioning of care packages.
Expert Case Management and Person-Centred CHC Care
Holistic Case Management for Complex CHC Patients
Integrated, Individualised Care Planning
Our network includes experienced CHC case managers and specialist nurses who work with providers and commissioners to develop co-ordinated care plans for individuals with complex health needs, including those funded by NHS Continuing Healthcare.
We take a holistic, person-centred approach, balancing clinical requirements with emotional, psychological, and social needs, and ensuring that families are involved as key partners in care.
Optimising Resources While Meeting Regulatory Requirements
By combining clinical expertise with robust understanding of NHS funding, commissioning, CQC standards, and local authority responsibilities, we help teams use resources effectively while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network Community
Professional Support, Shared Knowledge, Lasting Connections
Membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is open to CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals across the UK. New members are welcomed into our private social media groups and events, where they can:
- Share professional issues and real-world challenges with peers who understand CHC nursing.
- Access advice, mentoring and support from experienced CHC nurses.
- Stay informed about CHC policy changes, best practice and training opportunities.
- Build friendships and professional relationships that last for years.
Our core network of approximately 500 CHC agency nurses is active every day of the year, offering a unique blend of professional collaboration and personal support.
Partner with CHC Nurses Agency Network for CHC Expertise and Nursing Support
By partnering with the CHC Nurses Agency Network, healthcare organisations and commissioners gain access to specialist CHC consultancy, targeted training, and a national community of expert CHC nurses. We help you strengthen compliance, enhance care quality, and improve outcomes for people with complex needs.
Whether you need pre-CQC preparation, CHC funding process training, complex case support, or a professional network for your CHC nursing workforce, we can tailor our services to your requirements.
Contact us today to discuss how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your organisation, your nursing team, and your Continuing Healthcare provision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based specialist consultancy and professional community focused on Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nursing.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our network is open to CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals working in CHC, complex care, or related roles across the UK.
- What services do you offer for healthcare organisations? We provide CHC consultancy, pre-CQC assessments, training, case management support, and advice on CHC pathways and complex care provision.
- Do you offer training on the CHC funding and assessment process? Yes, we deliver specialist training on CHC eligibility, assessments, documentation, appeals, and related legal frameworks.
- Can you support with Learning Disabilities and complex needs care planning? Yes, we help develop person-centred, rights-based care plans for people with Learning Disabilities and complex health and behavioural needs.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our invite-only groups allow members to share professional issues, ask questions, and access peer support confidentially, 24-7-365.
- Do you run events or workshops for CHC nurses? We host regular in-person and online events, workshops, and networking sessions focused on CHC practice, updates, and professional development.
- Can you help us prepare for a CQC inspection? Yes, we carry out pre-CQC reviews, identify gaps, and provide actionable recommendations and training to strengthen inspection readiness.
- Do you offer CHC case management support? We support organisations with complex CHC case management, integrated care planning, and optimisation of funded care packages.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get in touch with us via our website contact form or by phone to discuss membership, consultancy, or training needs.
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