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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Expert CHC Support, Training & Community for Agency Nurses
Connecting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Through Training, Guidance and Peer Support
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care. We provide a supportive space to connect with like‑minded agency nurses, access specialist CHC training, share expertise, and make your working life easier, safer, and more rewarding.
With a growing core network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses, we offer confidential peer support, practical resources, and opportunities to develop your CHC knowledge, clinical practice, and career prospects in a relaxed and understanding environment.
What Is CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, invite‑only network created by and for CHC and complex care nurses. We recognise that only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibilities and emotional demands of this work, especially in fast‑paced agency roles.
Through our closed social media groups, online forums and regular events, we support nurses who work across NHS Continuing Healthcare, community CHC packages, care homes, domiciliary care, and independent providers.
Members share advice, discuss real‑world CHC challenges, ask questions, and access up‑to‑date guidance on CHC assessments, funding processes, documentation and best practice – 24/7, 365 days a year.
Specialist CHC Training and Professional Development
CHC Assessment, Eligibility and Funding Training
We provide practical training to help agency nurses deepen their understanding of NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, eligibility criteria and funding pathways. Our sessions cover the National Framework, Decision Support Tool (DST), Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, evidence gathering, and best practice documentation.
Training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners and is designed to be highly interactive and grounded in real‑life scenarios, so you can apply what you learn immediately in your clinical practice and when advocating for patients.
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Complex Care Training
We also support nurses to navigate Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and complex care scenarios in community, residential and hospital settings. Our training explains legal frameworks, risk management, capacity assessments and how to ensure person‑centred decision‑making that is compliant and defensible.
By strengthening your knowledge of DoLS and complex community care, you can work more confidently, protect vulnerable people, and meet regulatory expectations in every setting where you practice.
CQC Readiness and Compliance Awareness for Agency Nurses
While we are not a CQC consultancy, we help CHC nurses understand what good looks like from a regulatory perspective so they can contribute positively to inspection outcomes wherever they work. Our sessions discuss the CQC key questions, fundamental standards, documentation, and how agency staff can support safe, effective, caring, responsive and well‑led services.
This awareness training helps you align your practice with provider policies, meet professional standards, and stand out as a highly reliable and compliant agency nurse in CHC environments.
Support with Patient Transitions and Care Planning
Smooth Transitions Across Care Settings
Our community regularly shares best practice on managing safe patient transitions between hospital, home, nursing homes and supported living, particularly for those with CHC funding or complex needs. Members exchange tools and tips on handovers, risk assessments, communication and continuity of care.
By learning from others’ real‑world experiences, you can reduce the risk of readmissions, improve patient safety and provide a more seamless experience during critical points of transition.
Person‑Centred Care for People with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
Many nurses in the CHC Nurses Agency Network work with people with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism and multiple long‑term conditions. Our groups provide a space to discuss person‑centred care planning, behaviour support, communication strategies and how to promote independence, dignity and inclusion.
Through peer discussion, shared resources and case‑based learning, you can refine your approach to supporting people with LD and complex needs in line with current evidence, legislation and best practice.
Peer‑Led Case Support and Continuous Professional Discussion
Real‑Time Peer Support for Complex CHC Cases
Within our confidential invite‑only social media groups, agency nurses can raise anonymous case queries, ask for second opinions, and discuss complex CHC scenarios in a safe environment. While we do not provide formal case management, this peer‑led support helps you think through options, consider risks and improve care planning.
By tapping into the knowledge of hundreds of CHC professionals, you are never alone when facing challenging clinical decisions or difficult family and MDT conversations.
Ongoing Knowledge Sharing and Regulatory Updates
Members regularly share updates on CHC policy changes, local NHS practices, CQC themes, safeguarding expectations and professional standards. This collective intelligence helps you stay informed without having to monitor every channel yourself.
Our focus is on practical, bite‑sized information you can use immediately – from documentation tips and report writing, to handling complaints, appeals and disagreements over CHC eligibility or care packages.
Events, Networking and Community Building
Regular Online and In‑Person Events for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular meet‑ups, webinars, workshops and informal events to bring the community together. Topics include CHC best practice, clinical skills refreshers, wellbeing support, and navigating life as an agency nurse in the CHC sector.
These events allow you to expand your professional network, gain new insights, and feel part of a supportive community that understands the realities of CHC nursing work.
Building Lasting Professional and Personal Connections
Many nurses within our network become close colleagues and long‑term friends. Members often support each other through job changes, complex caseloads, revalidation, and professional challenges, as well as sharing successes and career milestones.
We encourage new members to join our private social media groups, take part in discussions, and attend events so you can quickly feel at home and supported in every aspect of your CHC nursing journey.
Why Join CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Safe Space Where CHC Agency Nurses Truly Understand Each Other
Our network is built on mutual respect, confidentiality and professional understanding. As agency CHC nurses, we know the pressures of short‑notice shifts, complex caseloads, documentation demands, and balancing professional and personal life.
Being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network means you always have somewhere to turn with a question, concern or idea – at any time of the day or night.
Tailored to CHC and Complex Care Nursing
Unlike generic nursing groups, our focus is specifically on Continuing Healthcare, complex community care, and the unique challenges that agency nurses face in these environments. This makes every conversation and resource highly relevant to your day‑to‑day practice.
Whether you are new to CHC nursing or highly experienced, you will find peers at every level willing to share knowledge, insight and support.
Focused on Professional Growth and Better Patient Outcomes
Our mission is to support CHC agency nurses to feel more confident, better informed, and more connected – ultimately leading to safer, more person‑centred care for the people and families we serve.
By joining and contributing to the network, you not only develop your own career, but also help raise standards and share good practice across the wider CHC nursing community.
How to Join CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in CHC, complex care or community nursing, we would be delighted to welcome you into our network. We are continuously expanding our core membership and private online groups so more nurses can benefit from shared knowledge and peer support.
To find out how to join our confidential invite‑only social media groups, attend upcoming events, or learn more about our CHC training and professional development opportunities, please get in touch with us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CHC Nurses Agency Network?
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private professional community offering support, training and networking for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex care. - Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Agency nurses, bank nurses and independent nurses involved in CHC, community complex care or related settings are welcome to apply to join. - Is membership to the network free?
Details of membership and any associated costs are provided when you contact us, as we occasionally run both free and paid opportunities. - How do I access the private social media groups?
Once you connect with us and complete a brief verification process, you will receive an invitation to join our confidential, invite‑only social media groups. - What kind of CHC training do you offer?
We offer training on CHC eligibility, assessments, DST completion, MDT participation, documentation, DoLS and complex community care. - Do you provide support for CQC inspections?
We help agency nurses understand CQC expectations and good practice so they can contribute positively to inspection outcomes wherever they work. - Can I get help with specific CHC or complex care cases?
Yes, you can discuss anonymised cases within the network for peer advice, shared learning and professional reflection. - How often do you hold events and webinars?
We run regular online and occasional in‑person events throughout the year, covering CHC topics, clinical skills and nurse wellbeing. - Is the network confidential?
Yes, our groups are private, invite‑only and moderated, and we expect all members to maintain strict professional confidentiality and anonymity for patients. - How can I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network today?
Simply contact us via our website or social media channels to express your interest, and we will guide you through the quick joining process.
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