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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Continuing Healthcare Training, Support & Community
A Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses, Training, Events & Expert Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy service for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing and complex care. We bring together CHC agency nurses, healthcare professionals and organisations to provide expert training, peer support, events and consultancy designed to improve both working lives and patient outcomes.
Our private, nurse‑led network offers a relaxed, safe space to share real‑world challenges, build your career, and stay up to date with CHC practice, policy and regulation. With a core community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we support you 24/7/365 through confidential, invite‑only social media groups, tailored education and specialist advisory services.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional hub for agency nurses involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community care and complex discharge pathways. Only nurses truly understand the daily pressures of frontline care; our network is built on that shared experience and provides a place to connect, de‑stress, learn and grow.
We organise regular online and in‑person events to bring our community together, and most of the nurses in our network stay in touch long term. Many members become friends and remain connected for years, providing invaluable peer mentoring, clinical discussion and emotional support.
New members are welcomed into our private social media groups, CPD‑focused events and specialist training sessions. Our goal is to make agency nursing in CHC more sustainable, better informed and ultimately more rewarding.
Our Core Services for CHC Nurses & Healthcare Organisations
Professional Network & Peer Support for CHC Agency Nurses
Our core offer is a supportive, confidential professional network exclusively for CHC and community agency nurses. Through our invite‑only groups, you can:
- Connect with over 500 experienced CHC nursing professionals.
- Share professional issues, clinical queries and best practice 24/7/365.
- Discuss complex CHC cases, assessments and care coordination.
- Access informal peer mentoring and career advice from colleagues who “get it”.
- Find a safe space to debrief, reflect and prevent burnout.
Our members repeatedly tell us that the network makes their working lives easier, less isolating and more sustainable.
CHC Training, Education & CPD for Nurses
We provide specialist CHC training programmes designed for agency nurses, clinical leads and multi‑disciplinary teams who work within Continuing Healthcare, community care and complex needs.
Our training covers:
- CHC eligibility criteria, decision support tools and multi‑disciplinary assessment.
- Care planning, case management and person‑centred documentation.
- Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL)/DoLS understanding and application.
- Governance, documentation standards and risk management for CHC settings.
- Best practice in complex care, including transitions between services.
All sessions are delivered by seasoned CHC practitioners and are suitable for both newcomers and experienced CHC nurses seeking an update or refresher.
Events, Networking & Community Meet‑Ups
We run regular workshops, webinars, seminars and informal meet‑ups to bring our CHC nursing community together. These events focus on:
- Latest developments in NHS Continuing Healthcare policy, funding and law.
- Practical case studies of complex CHC packages and community DOL applications.
- Career development, portfolio building and agency working best practice.
- Mental health, resilience and wellbeing for agency nurses.
Our events are designed to be relaxed, interactive and highly relevant to the day‑to‑day realities of CHC nursing, with plenty of time for questions and peer discussion.
Support with CHC Transitions & Complex Care Pathways
Transitions between hospital, home, community settings and CHC‑funded placements can be challenging for everyone involved. We offer expert nurse‑led advice and guidance around:
- Safe discharge planning and CHC setup in the community.
- Coordination between agencies, families and multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Reducing avoidable readmissions and breakdown of packages.
- Promoting continuity, safety and person‑centred outcomes.
Our community and consultancy services help agency nurses and organisations deliver safer, smoother transitions for people with complex needs.
Pre‑CQC Readiness & Quality Support (for Providers)
For care providers and organisations who work with CHC packages, we offer pre‑CQC readiness guidance and quality support. This includes:
- Review of CHC‑related policies, procedures and documentation.
- Assessment of person‑centred care plans and risk assessments.
- Guidance on demonstrating safe staffing, governance and learning culture.
- Feedback and action planning to support CQC inspection preparation.
By working with CHC Nurses Agency Network, providers can strengthen compliance, safety and evidence of good CHC practice ahead of inspections.
Case Management Insight & Community DOL Guidance
Our network includes experienced case managers, CHC assessors and community nurses who share practical insight into case management and community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) processes. Through our groups and training we help nurses to:
- Understand DOL in community and home settings.
- Navigate assessments, documentation and legal safeguards.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary input and advocate for patients and families.
- Ensure care plans respect both safety and human rights.
This knowledge improves quality, accountability and confidence across CHC and community caseloads.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community Built by Nurses, for Nurses
Our network is run by professionals who have spent years working within CHC, community and complex care settings. We understand the realities of agency work, on‑call pressures, lone working and the emotional toll of high‑acuity caseloads.
This lived experience means our support, training and advice are always realistic, practical and grounded in everyday practice.
Tailored Support for Agency & CHC Practice
Every CHC nurse and provider operates in a unique context, so we don’t offer one‑size‑fits‑all solutions. Whether you are:
- An individual agency nurse wanting peer support and CHC training.
- A group of nurses seeking bespoke education around CHC/DOL.
- A provider needing quality and CQC readiness support.
We shape our approach around your specific learning needs, caseload and organisational goals.
Improve Compliance, Safety & Outcomes in CHC
Through our network, events and consultancy, CHC nurses gain the knowledge and confidence to:
- Document and justify CHC decisions more effectively.
- Deliver safer, more consistent complex care in the community.
- Navigate CHC and DOL processes with greater clarity.
- Support organisations to meet regulatory expectations and best‑practice standards.
Ultimately, our purpose is to help nurses thrive and patients receive the best possible, person‑centred care within Continuing Healthcare.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network is straightforward. We welcome registered nurses and nurse associates working in, or interested in working in, CHC and complex community care.
To get started:
- Contact us via our website or designated email/phone channel.
- We will confirm your professional background and CHC interest.
- You will receive invite‑only access to our confidential social media groups.
- We will keep you updated on upcoming training, events and networking opportunities.
Once you are inside the network, you can immediately begin connecting with colleagues, asking questions, sharing resources and building your CHC career in a supportive, like‑minded community.
Conclusion: A Stronger Future for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to support, connect and empower nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care. From peer support and confidential discussion spaces to specialist CHC training, events and consultancy, we are here to help you navigate the pressures of practice with more knowledge and less isolation.
If you want to expand your professional network, build confidence in CHC processes and improve the quality of care you deliver, we invite you to join our community today. Together, we can raise standards, share expertise and make agency nursing in CHC more sustainable for everyone involved.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and consultancy service for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care. - Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Registered nurses and nurse associates with an interest or role in CHC, community or complex care are welcome to join. - Is the network only for agency nurses?
The network is primarily focused on agency nurses, but we also support other CHC‑involved professionals where appropriate. - What kind of CHC training do you offer?
We offer training on CHC eligibility, assessments, care planning, community DOL processes, documentation and quality improvement. - Are your social media groups public or private?
All of our social media groups are confidential, invite‑only spaces exclusively for approved members. - Do you run in‑person and online events?
Yes, we run a mix of online webinars and in‑person workshops, meet‑ups and networking events throughout the year. - Can organisations work with you on CQC preparation?
Yes, we offer pre‑CQC readiness guidance and quality support for providers delivering CHC and complex care packages. - Is there a fee to join the network?
Membership and event fees vary depending on the level of access and services requested, and we can discuss options on enquiry. - How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network community?
Our core network of around 500 CHC professionals share issues, advice and support 24‑7‑365 across our groups. - How do I get in touch to join or request training?
You can contact us via our website or by phone/email to discuss membership, CHC training and consultancy options.
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