CHC Nurses Agency Network – Expert CHC Support, Training and Community for Agency Nurses
Connecting and Supporting CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and support hub for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community settings and complex care. We provide expert-led training, peer-to-peer support and a confidential space for agency nurses to share knowledge, build confidence and enhance patient outcomes.
Our network is built by nurses, for nurses. We understand the unique pressures of CHC, from assessments and funding to care planning, case management and CQC expectations – and we bring professionals together to make CHC practice easier, safer and more rewarding.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing community of around 500 specialist CHC agency nurses who connect through invite-only social media groups and regular events. It is a place to relax, ask questions, share experiences and access up-to-date CHC guidance 24/7/365.
Only another nurse truly understands the reality of CHC practice, the pressure of decision-support tools, fast-track funding decisions, safeguarding, and the day-to-day emotional demands of the job. Our network creates a safe, supportive environment where you can talk openly with peers who “get it”.
Many nurses within our network become long-term friends and professional allies, supporting one another through contract changes, complex cases and evolving CHC policy and practice.
Specialist CHC Training and Professional Development
Comprehensive CHC and Community DoLS Training for Agency Nurses
We offer specialised training programmes designed specifically for agency nurses working within Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Our sessions cover:
- CHC eligibility criteria and national framework
- Completion and interpretation of Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Fast-track CHC pathways and funding procedures
- Care planning, risk assessment and documentation
- Community DoLS applications and legal responsibilities
All training is delivered by experienced CHC practitioners who translate complex regulations into practical, real-world guidance. Our goal is to build your confidence in navigating CHC processes so you can provide compliant, person-centred and defensible care in every setting.
Workshops, Webinars and CHC Events
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to keep you informed and connected. These include:
- Live webinars on CHC policy updates and case law
- Interactive workshops on documentation and audit readiness
- Peer-led sessions on challenging CHC scenarios
- Networking events to meet other CHC agency nurses
Attending our events helps you stay ahead of regulatory changes, improve your clinical decision-making and share best practice with other experienced professionals. Many members return regularly to continue building their knowledge and network.
Expert Support Around CQC, Case Management and Care Transitions
Guidance on CQC Expectations for Agency Nurses
While individual agency nurses are not directly inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), your practice has a significant impact on provider ratings and patient safety. Within our network, you will find:
- Guidance on CQC standards relevant to CHC and community nursing
- Tips on documentation, record-keeping and evidencing safe practice
- Peer support on how to prepare for CQC visits within your placement setting
- Discussion of real-world scenarios and lessons learned
By sharing experience and knowledge, our community helps you feel more prepared, confident and aligned with the quality standards expected in modern healthcare.
Support with Complex Care and Care Transitions
CHC and community nursing often involves complex care packages and challenging transitions between hospital, residential and home environments. Through the CHC Nurses Agency Network you can access:
- Peer advice on managing complex clinical needs safely in the community
- Shared templates and ideas for transition planning and communication
- Guidance on coordinating with MDTs, social care and families
- Discussions on risk management and safeguarding in high-risk cases
Our members are experienced in facilitating safe, person-centred transitions that uphold dignity, independence and continuity of care.
Person-Centred Care and Learning Disability Support
Many agency nurses in CHC work with individuals who have learning disabilities, autism or long-term neurological conditions. Our network promotes a strong culture of person-centred, rights-based care by sharing:
- Practical strategies for promoting independence and choice
- Ideas for accessible communication and reasonable adjustments
- Best practice for balancing safety with autonomy
- Examples of personalised care plans and risk assessments
By learning from one another, members consistently improve the quality of support they provide to people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
A 24/7 Confidential CHC Support Community
Private Social Media Groups for CHC Agency Nurses
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network are our confidential, invite-only social media groups. These spaces allow you to:
- Ask clinical or procedural questions at any time, day or night
- Share experiences and seek support during difficult shifts or cases
- Access signposting to trusted CHC resources and tools
- Learn from a collective pool of knowledge built up over many years
Our members are active 24-7-365, so you are never alone when facing a complex assessment, a new placement or a challenging safeguarding issue. Professional issues are openly and respectfully discussed in a safe, moderated space.
Building Lasting Professional Relationships
One of the strongest benefits of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is the genuine relationships formed between members. Many nurses:
- Stay in touch long after contracts end
- Support each other through career changes and revalidation
- Collaborate on learning, audits and best-practice projects
- Share opportunities, recommendations and mentorship
Our network is more than a group – it is a professional community where CHC agency nurses can feel heard, valued and understood.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Every aspect of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is shaped by practitioners who have worked extensively in CHC, community nursing and complex care. We understand the realities of working across multiple agencies, CCGs/ICBs and care settings, and we design our support to match those realities.
Practical, Real-World Support
Our focus is always on practical help you can use immediately in your day-to-day work, not just theory. From tips on writing robust clinical rationales to navigating fast-track decisions, everything we share is grounded in current practice.
Ongoing Learning and Professional Growth
Membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you to:
- Stay up-to-date with CHC policy changes and best practice
- Build your confidence in assessments, documentation and advocacy
- Develop your professional profile and career options as a CHC specialist
- Look after your own wellbeing by connecting with supportive peers
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in CHC, complex care or community nursing and want to join a professional network that truly understands your role, we would love to welcome you.
To get started, simply contact us through our website or social media channels to request an invitation to our private CHC Nurses Agency Network groups. Once accepted, you will gain access to our community discussions, training opportunities and upcoming event information.
FAQs About the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and support hub for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), complex care and community nursing.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses and bank nurses with experience or an interest in CHC, community DoLS or complex care are welcome to apply to join.
- Is membership of the network free? Membership of our core online community is usually free, with separate fees only for certain training courses or events where stated.
- What kind of training do you offer? We provide training on CHC assessments, funding procedures, community DoLS, documentation, case management and related topics.
- How do I access the private social media groups? After contacting us and being accepted, you will receive a private invitation link to join our confidential social media groups.
- Do you provide formal consultancy to organisations? Our main focus is peer support and training for nurses, but we can signpost organisations to appropriate CHC consultancy where needed.
- Are your events online or in-person? We run a mix of online webinars and in-person events, with details shared inside the network and on our communication channels.
- Can student nurses or newly qualified nurses join? Yes, if you are working or planning to work in CHC or complex community care, you are welcome to join and learn from more experienced members.
- Is the network confidential? Yes, our invite-only groups are moderated and confidential, and we ask all members to respect professional boundaries and data protection at all times.
- How do I get started? Simply contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network via our website or social media to request to join and we will guide you through the next steps.