UK CHC Nurses Network: Training, Events & Support

Join the UK CHC Nurses Network for specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training, events and peer support. Connect with experienced agency nurses, access CHC and Community DoLS education, CQC readiness guidance, complex discharge and LD/autism support. Build your skills, confidence and compliance while networking with 500+ CHC professionals across the UK.






CHC Nurses Agency Network: UK Continuing Healthcare Training, Consultancy & Community for Agency Nurses


CHC Nurses Agency Network: Expert CHC Training, Consultancy & Support for UK Agency Nurses

Specialist Continuing Healthcare support for nurses, care providers and organisations

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based collective of experienced Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses offering specialist training, consultancy, case management support and a thriving peer network for agency nurses and healthcare organisations.

Built and led by nurses, our network understands the real pressures of frontline practice, complex CHC processes and CQC expectations. We provide practical, real-world guidance that helps you deliver safe, person-centred care while protecting professional standards and regulatory compliance.

Whether you are an agency nurse wanting to grow your CHC knowledge, or a healthcare provider seeking expert support with CHC pathways, transitions and CQC readiness, the CHC Nurses Agency Network connects you with the right expertise and a supportive professional community.

What We Do at CHC Nurses Agency Network

1. Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Discharge Support

Transitions between care settings are some of the highest-risk points in a patient’s journey, especially for those with complex needs and CHC eligibility. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers specialist support to ensure safe, well-coordinated transitions from hospital to home, care homes, supported living or other community settings.

Our experienced CHC nurses help you develop robust discharge and transition plans, focusing on communication, risk management, documentation and ongoing review. We prioritise continuity of care, patient safety and family involvement, reducing the risk of readmission and safeguarding concerns.

2. Pre-CQC Assessments & Organisational Readiness

Preparing for a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection can be challenging for providers delivering complex and CHC-funded care. Our network offers pre-CQC assessment and consultancy to help you measure your current position and strengthen weak areas before an inspection.

We review policies, care records, CHC documentation, governance systems and clinical practice, then provide clear, actionable recommendations. Working alongside your team, we support you to implement improvements, embed best practice and evidence safe, effective, responsive and well-led care for inspectors.

3. Specialist Support for Learning Disabilities (LD) & Autism

Many CHC-funded individuals have complex Learning Disabilities (LD) and/or autism, requiring highly personalised and well-coordinated care. CHC Nurses Agency Network members have significant experience in supporting LD services, families and multidisciplinary teams.

We work with providers to develop person-centred care plans that promote independence, dignity, safety and positive risk-taking. Using evidence-based approaches and national guidance, we help you deliver care that reduces restrictive practices, improves quality of life and aligns with LD and autism best practice standards.

4. CHC & Community DoLS Application Support & Training

Understanding NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) frameworks, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), reviews and Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) can be complex and time-consuming for busy clinical teams.

We provide practical CHC and Community DoLS training for agency nurses, care home staff and community providers, covering eligibility criteria, assessment pathways, legal frameworks, documentation and appeals. Training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners who share real-world examples and tools you can use immediately in practice.

5. CHC-Focused Events, Workshops & Professional Networking

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to bring our community of CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals together. These include webinars, workshops, case-based learning sessions and informal networking meet-ups.

Our events help you stay up to date with CHC policy changes, national guidance and local commissioning approaches, while building a strong professional network of peers who understand the daily realities of agency nursing and complex care.

6. Expert CHC Case Management & Consultancy

For providers and commissioners supporting patients with CHC funding, we offer expert case management support and consultancy from highly experienced CHC nurses.

We assist with complex case reviews, care planning, clinical risk management, multi-agency coordination and funding challenges. Our focus is on delivering person-centred, outcome-focused care that makes best use of resources, maintains compliance and supports families through what can be a stressful and confusing process.

Our Community: The CHC Agency Nurses Network

At the heart of our work is a strong, supportive community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals from across the UK. We know that only another nurse truly understands the workload, responsibility and emotional impact of complex nursing and CHC work.

Through our private, invite-only social media groups and confidential discussion spaces, members share professional issues, case questions, resources and peer support 24/7/365. Many nurses in our network build long-term friendships and professional partnerships that last for years.

We actively welcome new members into the CHC Nurses Agency Network and encourage open, respectful sharing of experience and knowledge. Our aim is to make agency nurses feel less isolated, more informed and better supported in their CHC roles.

Why Join or Work With CHC Nurses Agency Network?

  • Nurse-led and nurse-focused – created by frontline CHC nurses who understand the realities of practice.
  • Specialist CHC expertise – deep knowledge of NHS CHC frameworks, community DoLS, complex care and commissioning.
  • Practical, applicable training – focused on what works in real life, not just theory.
  • Supportive professional network – access to 500+ CHC agency nurses for peer support and shared learning.
  • Flexible support for providers – consultancy and training tailored to your service, size and current challenges.
  • Quality and compliance focus – designed to align with CQC requirements and national CHC guidance.

Our Commitment to Quality, Governance & Compliance

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is committed to upholding the highest standards of professional practice across Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.

All our work is underpinned by current NHS CHC National Frameworks, CQC regulations, NMC standards and relevant legislation. We support organisations and agency nurses to embed robust governance, safe record-keeping, accurate CHC documentation and defensible clinical decision-making.

By investing in the knowledge, confidence and wellbeing of agency nurses, we help create safer services, better outcomes for people with complex needs and more resilient healthcare teams.

How to Join the Network or Book Support

If you are an agency nurse wanting to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network or a provider/organisation who would like to discuss CHC training, consultancy or case management support, we would be happy to hear from you.

Get in touch today to join our private social media groups, find out about upcoming events, or arrange a conversation about how we can support your service with CHC, transitions, CQC readiness and complex case work.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based community of experienced Continuing Healthcare nurses offering training, consultancy, case support and peer networking for agency nurses and healthcare providers.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is open to UK-based agency nurses and healthcare professionals who work with CHC-funded or complex care patients and want access to specialist support and peer learning.
  3. Do you provide formal CHC training for organisations? Yes, we deliver structured CHC and Community DoLS training sessions for providers, tailored to your staff group, service type and current level of knowledge.
  4. Can you help us prepare for a CQC inspection? We offer pre-CQC assessments, documentation reviews and improvement plans to help services evidence safe, effective and well-led CHC and complex care.
  5. Do you support Learning Disabilities and autism services? Yes, many of our nurses specialise in LD and autism, and we support providers to develop person-centred, least restrictive care for CHC-funded individuals.
  6. Is the network only for large organisations? No, we work with individual nurses, small providers, medium services and larger organisations, tailoring our approach to your size and needs.
  7. How do I access the private social media groups? Once you contact us and join the network, we will send you secure invitations to our confidential, invite-only online groups.
  8. Do you offer one-to-one case management consultancy? Yes, we provide expert case reviews, care planning support and consultancy for complex CHC cases and funding challenges.
  9. Are your events online, in-person, or both? We run a mix of online webinars and in-person events, depending on topic and location, so nurses can join from across the UK.
  10. How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us via our website contact form or by phone to discuss membership, training, consultancy or bespoke CHC support.