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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Nurses
Your UK Community for CHC Nurses, Professional Development & Healthcare Consultancy
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional hub bringing together Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses, agency nurses, and healthcare organisations. We provide a unique blend of CHC-focused training, consultancy, case management support, and peer networking designed to improve care quality, compliance, and work-life balance for nursing professionals.
Our network is built by nurses, for nurses. We understand the daily pressures, complexity, and emotional demands of nursing, especially within NHS Continuing Healthcare, community care, and complex case management. Through our private social media groups, regular events, and specialist programmes, we help nurses grow their skills, stay compliant, and feel supported in their professional journey.
A Supportive Community for CHC & Agency Nurses Across the UK
Only another nurse truly understands the pace, responsibility, and emotional weight of our profession. That is why the CHC Nurses Agency Network exists as a trusted space to connect, share, and support one another.
We host regular online and in-person events that bring our community of CHC and agency nurses together. Many members stay in contact long term, forming friendships and professional networks that last for years. Our core community of around 500 CHC professionals actively share experiences, ask questions, and offer guidance through confidential, invite-only social media groups, available 24/7/365.
New members are always welcome to join our private social channels, live sessions, workshops, and networking events. Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, you will find a supportive community that understands your world.
Specialist Training & Consultancy for Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Alongside our community focus, the CHC Nurses Agency Network supports healthcare providers and professionals with specialist consultancy and training in key areas of adult health and social care, including:
- Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessment, eligibility, and review
- Care transitions between hospital, home, and community settings
- Pre-CQC assessments and regulatory readiness
- Person-centred care plans for people with Learning Disabilities (LD)
- CHC & Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) application and training
- Case management for complex and long-term health needs
Our trainers and consultants are experienced CHC and community nurses with in-depth understanding of NHS, social care frameworks, and CQC regulations. We help you build capability within your team, strengthen governance, and improve outcomes for the people you support.
Transitions in Healthcare: Safe, Seamless & Person-Centred
Transitions between services – whether from hospital to home, acute to community care, or between providers – carry significant risk for individuals and organisations. Poorly managed transitions can lead to miscommunication, medication errors, delays, safeguarding issues, and avoidable readmissions.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports organisations and nurses to implement robust, person-centred transition processes. Our consultancy and training focus on:
- Clear communication between multidisciplinary teams, families, and services
- Accurate and timely transfer of clinical information and risk assessments
- Personalised discharge and transition planning
- Ensuring CHC and funding considerations are correctly addressed
- Reducing avoidable hospital admissions and service breakdown
Why Choose Our Transition Support?
We work closely with care providers, nurses, commissioners, and families to ensure that each transition maintains continuity of care and safeguards the person’s dignity, safety, and preferences. With our guidance, organisations can streamline transitions, reduce clinical risk, and improve service user satisfaction.
Pre-CQC Assessments & Regulatory Readiness
CQC inspections can cause significant anxiety for providers, managers, and staff. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers independent pre-CQC assessments delivered by experienced nurses who understand what inspectors expect to see.
We review your policies, procedures, records, care plans, risk management, and governance in line with current CQC frameworks and best practice for CHC and community care settings.
How Our Pre-CQC Support Helps Your Service
After a structured review, we provide clear, actionable feedback with:
- Identified gaps and areas of non-compliance
- Prioritised improvement actions
- Recommendations for documentation, training, and audits
- Support to embed person-centred and outcome-focused practice
Our aim is to help your service feel inspection-ready and confident, with evidence to demonstrate safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led care.
Person-Centred Care Plans for People with Learning Disabilities
High-quality support for people with Learning Disabilities (LD) depends on truly person-centred planning. The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps nurses and providers develop individualised care and support plans that reflect each person’s strengths, choices, and communication style.
Working in partnership with families, advocates, multidisciplinary teams, and the individual themselves, we focus on:
- Promoting independence, inclusion, and meaningful activities
- Recognising and managing physical and mental health needs
- Positive behaviour support (PBS) and risk reduction
- Legal frameworks such as the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS / Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), where relevant
Supporting Independence, Dignity & Quality of Life
Our LD care planning approach is based on current evidence-based practice and national guidance. We help services create holistic care plans that improve quality of life, enhance safety, and ensure care remains rights-based and person-led.
CHC & Community DoL Application & Training
The rules and processes around NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) applications can be complex and time-consuming. The CHC Nurses Agency Network delivers practical, nurse-led training so that teams can navigate these pathways with confidence.
Our CHC and Community DoL training typically covers:
- Understanding the purpose and principles of CHC
- Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) completion
- Gathering and presenting robust clinical evidence
- Working with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local authorities
- Community DoL legal frameworks and application processes
- Person-centred, defensible documentation
Professional Development That Improves Care & Compliance
Training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners who combine real-world case examples with up-to-date policy knowledge. Nurses and managers leave with greater confidence, competence, and clarity in managing CHC and Community DoL, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing disputes.
CHC-Focused Events, Workshops & Networking
Staying current with CHC policy, case law, and commissioning practice is essential for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, community and complex care. The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and participates in:
- Interactive CHC workshops and masterclasses
- Webinars and Q&A sessions with CHC experts
- Peer networking and case discussion groups
- Informal meetups to support wellbeing and resilience
Benefits of Joining Our Events
Members gain access to real-life case studies, policy updates, practical tools, and peer insights that can be applied immediately in practice. Our events are also a great way to build your professional network, explore career opportunities, and share learning with colleagues who understand CHC work.
Expert Case Management for Complex Needs
The CHC Nurses Agency Network can support organisations and teams through specialist nurse-led case management for individuals with complex, long-term, or rapidly changing needs.
Our case managers work across health, social care, and voluntary sector services to coordinate safe, effective support plans. We focus on:
- Holistic assessment of clinical, psychological, and social needs
- Integrated care planning across multiple providers
- Reviewing and monitoring CHC packages and commissioned services
- Advocating for person-centred care and carer involvement
- Preventing avoidable admissions and placement breakdown
Person-Centred, Coordinated & Efficient Support
By bringing together the right professionals around the person, we help services optimise resources, maintain compliance, and enhance quality of life for people with complex needs.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network combines clinical expertise, CHC specialism, regulatory knowledge, and genuine peer support. Whether you are an individual nurse or a healthcare organisation, you can benefit from:
- A trusted UK-wide network of CHC and agency nurses
- Access to confidential, invite-only social media groups for real-time support
- Specialist CHC, LD, DoL and case management training
- Consultancy for pre-CQC, governance, and service improvement
- Regular events, webinars, and networking opportunities
- Resources designed to reduce stress, build confidence, and improve care
We understand the pressures you face and are committed to helping you thrive professionally while delivering safe, person-centred care.
How to Get Involved with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC nurse, agency nurse, community nurse, care manager, or service provider, you are welcome to connect with us. You can:
- Request to join our private social media groups for CHC professionals
- Enquire about bespoke CHC training or consultancy for your team or organisation
- Register your interest in our upcoming events and workshops
- Discuss case management or pre-CQC support tailored to your service
Join our growing network of CHC professionals who are committed to raising standards, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another across the UK.
Popular FAQs About CHC Nurses Agency Network
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – Any CHC nurse, agency nurse, community nurse, or healthcare professional with an interest in Continuing Healthcare and complex care can join.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? – Our primary focus is on the UK health and social care system, particularly NHS Continuing Healthcare, so most members are UK-based.
- What kind of training do you offer? – We offer specialist training in CHC assessments, Community DoL applications, person-centred care planning, care transitions, and regulatory compliance.
- Do you support organisations preparing for CQC inspections? – Yes, we provide pre-CQC assessments and consultancy to help services identify gaps, improve practice, and feel inspection-ready.
- How do I access your private social media groups? – You can request access through our contact or registration process, and once approved you will be invited into our confidential groups.
- Are your events and workshops online or in person? – We run a mix of online webinars and in-person events to ensure nurses across the UK can participate.
- Do you provide one-to-one case management support? – We can offer nurse-led case management and consultancy for complex cases in partnership with organisations and commissioners.
- Is membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? – Community membership is often free or low-cost, while training, events, and consultancy may carry separate fees.
- Can small providers and care homes work with you? – Yes, we work with services of all sizes, from individual care homes to larger organisations and community providers.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – You can get in touch via our website contact page or through the contact details provided by our team.
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