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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your UK Community for Continuing Healthcare Nurses & Professional Support
A Dedicated Network Supporting Agency Nurses Working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by nurses, for nurses, focused on supporting professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community settings, and complex care across the UK.
We bring together agency nurses, CHC assessors, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to share knowledge, build connections, and access specialist training and consultancy that improves patient outcomes and supports safer, more consistent care.
Through private social media groups, online forums, and regular networking events, our network gives you a safe, confidential space to talk honestly about the realities of nursing – with people who truly understand the pressures, responsibilities, and rewards of your role.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing, UK-wide community of around 500+ agency nurses and healthcare professionals, all working in or alongside NHS Continuing Healthcare and community care.
Our purpose is to:
- Connect CHC and agency nurses with like-minded professionals for peer support and collaboration.
- Provide practical CHC training, guidance, and resources based on real-world experience.
- Offer a confidential environment to discuss professional issues 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Support nurses with career development, confidence, and specialist CHC knowledge.
- Promote best practice, person-centred care, and regulatory compliance within CHC and community nursing.
Whether you are new to Continuing Healthcare or an experienced CHC nurse, our network can help you feel less isolated, more informed, and better supported in your everyday practice.
Core Benefits of Joining CHC Nurses Agency Network
A Relaxed, Supportive Space for Agency & CHC Nurses
Nursing can be intense, emotionally demanding work – and only another nurse truly understands what that feels like. Our network is a place to relax, offload, and connect with colleagues who understand the pressure, stress, and responsibility that come with working in CHC and agency roles.
Many of our members form lasting friendships, supporting one another both professionally and personally for years to come.
Private, Confidential Social Media Groups
We host multiple confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC and agency nurses can ask questions, share experiences, and discuss complex cases in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
These groups are active 24-7-365, giving you instant access to a peer network whenever you need advice, reassurance, or a second opinion.
Regular Events, Workshops & Networking Opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to bring our community together, share best practice, and keep members up to date with developments in Continuing Healthcare and community nursing.
Our events include:
- CHC training webinars and masterclasses.
- Informal networking meet-ups for agency nurses.
- Peer-led case discussion groups and Q&A sessions.
- Workshops on documentation, assessments, and care planning.
These sessions help you stay informed, build confidence, and make new professional contacts across the UK.
Specialist Support for CHC & Community Nursing Practice
Guidance on Transitions in Care & Complex Discharges
Helping Nurses Manage Safe Transitions Between Hospital, Community & Home
Transitions such as hospital-to-home discharges, moves into community placements, or step-down from acute care into Continuing Healthcare can be high risk and stressful for nurses, patients, and families alike.
Within our network, you can access shared expertise from experienced CHC and community nurses on:
- Safe discharge planning and risk assessment.
- Coordinating multi-disciplinary input during transitions.
- Maintaining continuity of care across different settings.
- Documenting decisions clearly to support regulatory compliance.
By sharing practical advice and real-world examples, we help nurses deliver smoother, safer transitions and improved patient outcomes.
Support Around CQC Standards, Quality & Compliance
Understanding CQC Expectations in CHC & Community Settings
While CHC Nurses Agency Network is not a regulatory body, many of our members work in services that are inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and similar regulators.
Through our training and peer support, we help nurses better understand:
- CQC key lines of enquiry (KLOEs) relevant to CHC and community care.
- What good documentation and evidence look like in practice.
- How to demonstrate safe, effective, person-centred care in daily work.
- How agency nurses can contribute positively to inspection outcomes.
This shared knowledge can support both individual professional development and improved quality of care at service level.
Person-Centred Planning for Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Practical Peer Support for LD, Autism & Complex Care Cases
Many nurses in our network work with individuals who have learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs in community, home, and residential settings.
Members share practical strategies on:
- Developing person-centred care and support plans.
- Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and safety.
- Working collaboratively with families, advocates, and MDTs.
- Balancing restrictive practices, risk, and human rights considerations.
This collective expertise helps nurses feel more confident supporting people with complex needs in line with best practice and the latest guidance.
Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development
CHC & Community DoL Application Process Training
Enhancing Your Knowledge of NHS Continuing Healthcare Pathways
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers and promotes specialist training focused on NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and related community processes, including:
- CHC eligibility criteria and the National Framework.
- Checklist, Decision Support Tool (DST), and multi-disciplinary assessment.
- Funding decisions, appeals, and reviews.
- Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) considerations in community settings.
Training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners and educators, equipping you with practical skills to navigate CHC pathways more confidently and effectively in your daily practice.
Staying Up to Date with CHC Policy, Practice & Guidance
Access to Current Information and Peer-Led Insight
Continuing Healthcare policy and guidance continues to evolve, and staying up to date can be challenging when you are working long shifts in busy services.
Through our social media groups, events, and shared resources, we help members keep track of:
- Updates to the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
- Changes in local CHC commissioning and practice.
- Emerging case law, best practice guidance, and professional standards.
- Tools, templates, and resources that support better documentation and care planning.
This collective knowledge helps you stay current, compliant, and confident in your CHC role.
Peer-Led Case Discussion & Informal Case Management Support
Learning from Real Cases to Improve Practice
Many of our network members are involved in CHC case management, complex care coordination, and community-based packages of care.
Through informal case discussions (always anonymised and within confidentiality boundaries), nurses can:
- Explore complex clinical and ethical decisions with peers.
- Reflect on risk management, safeguarding, and documentation.
- Share practical tips for working with families and MDTs.
- Improve their own critical thinking and professional judgement.
This type of peer learning is invaluable for building real-world confidence and competence in CHC and community nursing roles.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Run by Nurses, for Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is led and shaped by practising nurses who understand the realities of working as an agency nurse or CHC professional in the UK.
Every conversation, event, and resource is grounded in frontline experience – not theory alone – making our support directly relevant to your day-to-day work.
Community, Connection & Long-Term Support
Most nurses in our network keep in touch regularly, offering each other ongoing support, encouragement, and practical advice.
Many members become genuine friends and remain in touch even when they move trusts, agencies, or roles – giving you a stable, long-term professional support system in a changing healthcare landscape.
Open, Honest Discussion of Professional Issues
We openly share professional issues 24-7-365 between our core network of CHC agency nursing professionals through our confidential invite-only groups.
You can talk candidly about:
- Workload pressures and burnout.
- Ethical dilemmas and safeguarding concerns.
- Professional boundaries and agency expectations.
- Pay, conditions, and working with multiple providers.
In a safe, peer-supported space, you can explore these challenges, gain new perspectives, and feel less alone in your role.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are:
- Registered nurses working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
- Agency nurses providing community, complex care, or CHC-related services.
- CHC assessors, case managers, and community-based healthcare professionals.
To join, simply contact us via our website or follow our instructions to request an invitation to our private social media groups and upcoming events. Once accepted, you will gain access to:
- Our confidential online community spaces.
- Invites to CHC training sessions and events.
- Peer support from hundreds of CHC and agency nurses across the UK.
If you are looking for a professional home where you can grow, share, and feel understood as a CHC or agency nurse, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
FAQs
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide community for agency nurses and Continuing Healthcare professionals offering peer support, training, and networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and healthcare professionals working in, or interested in, NHS Continuing Healthcare and community-based complex care can apply to join.
- Is membership to the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? Membership options may vary, so please check our website or contact us directly for the latest information on joining and any associated costs.
- How do I join the private social media groups? You can request access by contacting us via our website, after which you will receive an invitation to our confidential, invite-only groups.
- Do you provide official CHC training courses? We offer and promote specialist CHC training sessions delivered by experienced CHC practitioners to support your understanding of the National Framework and assessment processes.
- Can student or newly qualified nurses join the network? Yes, we welcome newly qualified and early-career nurses who want to learn more about CHC and community nursing from experienced peers.
- Do you organise in-person events for nurses? Yes, we host a mix of online and in-person events, including networking meet-ups, workshops, and CHC-focused training sessions.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Our primary focus is on the UK healthcare system and NHS Continuing Healthcare, so most members are UK-based nurses and professionals.
- Is my information kept confidential in the groups? Yes, our groups are private and invite-only, and we ask all members to respect strict confidentiality and professional standards.
- How can the network help my CHC nursing career? The network can support your career by providing specialist CHC knowledge, peer mentoring, training opportunities, and a strong professional support network.
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