For the first time in England, nurses and clinical professionals working in Continuing Healthcare will have a nationally recognised, postgraduate career pathway built specifically for their field.
As demand for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) grows, so does the complexity of the work – from intricate assessments and legal frameworks to inter-agency collaboration and community leadership. This new qualification aims to meets that challenge head on, giving practitioners the specialist skills and credentials to match the needs of their roles.
“CHC is a highly specialised but essential part of modern healthcare delivery, and needs professionals that are highly trained to deliver excellent quality care. This exciting new course provides a sound foundation for professionals looking to improve their knowledge and skills.”
Professor Dame Ruth May
Closing the skills gap in a growing field
Continuing Healthcare is one of the most demanding areas of community practice – yet until now, there has been no dedicated postgraduate pathway to develop expertise within it.
Professionals have had to adapt qualifications designed for other settings, without the specific frameworks, language, or clinical grounding that CHC requires.
Developed in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University and Liaison Care, the PGDip in CHC creates a credible, rigorous career trajectory for experienced nurses, allied health professionals, and social workers who want to deepen their practice and lead effectively in this space.
National Recognition
A Level 7 qualification that gives CHC professionals the same academic standing as specialists in other clinical fields.
Person-Centred Practice
Students develop the skills to assess, coordinate, and manage care for people with complex ongoing health needs, safely and inclusively.
Multi-Professional Working
The course builds capability for collaboration across integrated care settings, working effectively with families and multi-disciplinary teams.
Workforce Retention
Investing in a recognised career pathway helps organisations attract and retain talented professionals in a pressured, high-demand sector.
What students will gain
The PGDip is designed for professionals already working in a Continuing Healthcare setting. Rather than pulling people away from practice, it integrates learning directly into the workplace – meaning every online lecture, tutorial, and assignment can be applied in real time.
Built with the sector, for the sector
Anglia Ruskin University has worked closely with Liaison Care and other key sector partners to ensure the curriculum reflects the realities of CHC practice.
Applications are open now, and the first cohort begins in May 2026. Find out more about the course or secure a space for your organisation. Explore the PGDip at ARU.