CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Nurses, Training & Professional Support in the UK
Connecting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and consultancy space for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), complex care and community nursing roles across the UK. We bring together experienced CHC agency nurses to share knowledge, provide peer support, offer specialist training, and improve outcomes for adults and children with complex health needs.
As practising nurses know, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibilities, and emotional demands of our profession. Our network provides a safe, supportive environment where CHC nurses can ask questions, share challenges, access expert guidance, and grow their careers with confidence.
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
Specialist Community & CHC Nurse Network
Our core network consists of around 500 experienced CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK, all working in Continuing Healthcare, community complex care, safeguarding and related services. Through private, invite-only social media groups, we connect CHC nurses 24/7/365 to discuss real-world cases, policy changes, best practice, and everyday professional issues in a confidential, respectful setting.
Supportive Peer Community for Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place to relax, debrief and be understood. Many members build long-term friendships, share opportunities, and support each other through challenging shifts, complex CHC assessments and career moves. Our community culture is grounded in professionalism, confidentiality, mutual respect and shared learning.
Regular Events, Webinars & Networking Opportunities
We run regular online and in-person events to bring CHC agency nurses together. Sessions may include CHC case studies, updates on NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, best practice in care planning and reviews, safeguarding, legal developments, and practical skills for working across ICBs, local authorities, and community services. These events are designed to keep you current, connected and confident in your CHC role.
Training, Guidance & Consultancy for CHC Practice
CHC Training for Agency Nurses
We provide specialist training programmes tailored to nurses working in CHC, community complex care and discharge-to-assess pathways. Our courses typically cover:
- Understanding the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework and local ICB processes
- Completing and contributing to Checklists, DSTs and reviews
- Evidence-based care planning for complex health needs
- Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams and families
- Legal and ethical considerations in CHC and community care
Training is delivered by experienced CHC nurse specialists who understand the realities of agency and bank work in community, acute and primary care settings.
Expert Support on CHC Processes & Funding
Our network shares expertise on CHC eligibility, assessments, appeals and funding across different ICBs. We help nurses understand how to:
- Recognise when a person may be eligible for Continuing Healthcare
- Gather and document robust clinical evidence
- Support families through the CHC process
- Navigate local variations in CHC commissioning and packages of care
This collective knowledge enables CHC agency nurses to provide safer, more consistent and compliant care.
Care Transitions & Community Discharge Support
Transitions of care between hospital, community and home are critical for people with complex, continuing healthcare needs. Through our shared experience, the CHC Nurses Agency Network promotes best practice in:
- Safe discharge planning for CHC-funded patients
- Coordinating with community teams, social care and families
- Maintaining continuity of care and minimising avoidable readmissions
- Documentation that supports ongoing CHC funding and reviews
Specialist Focus: Learning Disabilities, Community DOL & Complex Needs
Person-Centred Support for Learning Disabilities
Many nurses in our network specialise in learning disabilities, autism and mental health in community and CHC-funded settings. We share practical strategies around:
- Developing truly person-centred care and support plans
- Promoting independence, communication and choice
- Reducing restrictive practices and using positive behaviour support
- Ensuring safety, dignity and quality of life in community placements
Community DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) & LPS Readiness
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers guidance and peer support on Community DoLS and forthcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) changes. Members regularly discuss:
- Identifying when a community DOL application may be required
- Working with local authorities, ICBs and legal teams
- Balancing safety with autonomy, rights and choice
- Documentation and evidence to support authorisation processes
Complex Care Case Management & Coordination
Many CHC agency nurses in our network undertake case management or key worker roles for people with complex, long-term conditions. Through shared practice, we explore:
- Coordinating multi-agency teams across health and social care
- Holistic assessment of clinical, emotional and social needs
- Monitoring quality and safety of commissioned packages of care
- Supporting families and unpaid carers over the long term
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Grow Your CHC Knowledge and Skills
Membership of our network helps you deepen your expertise in Continuing Healthcare, community nursing and complex care. By engaging with peers, training and events, you stay up to date with the latest guidance, case law, and practical approaches to CHC in real-world settings.
Confidential Space to Share Professional Issues
We provide private, moderated social media groups where you can discuss clinical challenges, documentation queries, policy changes and work-related stress with colleagues who truly understand CHC nursing. The focus is on constructive advice, shared learning and professional support.
Build Professional Contacts and Long-Term Friendships
Many CHC agency nurses meet through our network and stay connected for years. Members often share job opportunities, supervision offers, study recommendations and career tips. The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an ideal place to develop your professional profile while also building genuine friendships with like-minded nurses.
Stay Ahead with CHC Events and Updates
Through our webinars, workshops and networking events, you can keep pace with evolving CHC policies, commissioning arrangements, and community care models. Attending these sessions helps you demonstrate ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and strengthens your CV for CHC and complex care roles across the UK.
Commitment to Person-Centred, Rights-Based Care
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is a shared commitment to person-centred, rights-based care. Whether supporting people with learning disabilities, dementia, neurological conditions or long-term physical health needs, our members focus on dignity, independence, safety and meaningful life outcomes.
Key Benefits of the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- Specialist community of around 500 CHC agency nurses across the UK
- Private, confidential social media groups for daily professional discussion
- Regular events, webinars and networking focused on CHC and complex care
- Shared expertise in CHC assessments, DSTs, reviews and funding
- Peer support on Community DoLS, safeguarding and legal frameworks
- Guidance on care transitions between hospital, community and home
- Emphasis on person-centred care, independence and dignity
- Opportunities to develop your CHC career and professional profile
- Access to collective knowledge gained across ICBs and local authorities
- A safe, understanding space to share the realities of CHC nursing
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse, bank nurse, or community nurse involved in Continuing Healthcare, complex care or community commissioning, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you. Joining our community gives you instant access to a wide range of CHC experience, peer support and professional connections across the UK.
How to Get Involved
We welcome new members who are committed to safe, person-centred CHC practice. To join:
- Contact us via our website enquiry form
- Request access to our private social media groups
- Register to attend our upcoming CHC training and networking events
Once you are part of the network, you can participate in discussions, share resources, ask questions and help shape the future direction of CHC nursing in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide community and support network for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, complex care and community nursing roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency, bank and community nurses with an interest or role in NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex care or community commissioning are welcome to apply.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership options may vary over time, so please contact us via our website for the most up-to-date information on joining.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you express interest, we will verify your professional background and send you secure, invite-only links to our groups.
- Do you offer CHC training for nurses? Yes, we provide specialist training, webinars and events covering CHC assessments, funding, care planning and related topics.
- Can the network help with CHC eligibility and funding queries? Our members regularly share knowledge and practical tips on CHC eligibility, DSTs, reviews and local funding processes.
- Do you support nurses working with learning disabilities and autism? Yes, many members specialise in learning disabilities, autism and mental health, and share best practice for person-centred, community-based support.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network available across the UK? Yes, our network includes CHC and community nurses from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- How often do you run events or webinars? We run regular CHC-focused events throughout the year, with details shared in our groups and on our website.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get in touch via our website contact form, and we will respond with details on membership, events and next steps.