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CHC Nurses Agency Network: UK Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
A Dedicated UK Network for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-wide community created by and for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex community care.
We provide a safe, supportive space to connect with other CHC nurses, share real-world practice, access expert guidance, and grow your professional career in CHC nursing.
Only another nurse truly understands the pressures of CHC work — the assessments, documentation, funding decisions and daily responsibility that come with delivering safe, person-centred care in complex cases.
Our private network of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals offers exactly that support: a community that understands your role, champions your development, and helps you navigate CHC confidently.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a professional community and an informal consultancy hub for nurses working across:
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- CHC assessments and reviews (including DST and Checklist)
- Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL/DOLS) processes
- Complex community nursing and case management
- Transitions between hospital, home and other care settings
- Care planning for learning disabilities and long-term conditions
We support you through:
- Specialist CHC training and webinars designed for agency nurses
- 24/7 peer-to-peer support in confidential, invite-only social media groups
- Practical guidance on documentation, best practice and compliance
- Networking events and meet-ups to build lasting professional relationships
- Career development support to help you thrive in CHC roles
A Relaxed, Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
A Safe Space to Connect with CHC Peers
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a welcoming place to relax, debrief and connect with other CHC nurses who understand the realities of agency work.
Our confidential, invite-only social media groups allow you to:
- Share clinical and professional questions in a non-judgemental environment
- Discuss CHC cases, pathways and funding challenges (within confidentiality limits)
- Talk openly about stress, workload and work-life balance
- Access a collective pool of experience from nurses across the UK
Many members form strong professional bonds and lasting friendships, staying in touch and supporting each other for years.
24/7 Professional Support & Discussion
We openly share professional issues 24-7-365 between our core network of around 500 CHC Agency nursing professionals through secure, invite-only social media groups.
Members regularly discuss:
- Complex CHC eligibility decisions and care planning
- Best practice in documentation, evidence gathering and MDT working
- Updates and changes in CHC policy, guidance and local commissioning
- Professional dilemmas and ethical considerations in community care
- Tips for working effectively as an agency nurse in CHC teams
Specialist Training and Learning for CHC Agency Nurses
CHC Assessment, Documentation and Community DoL Training
We provide and signpost targeted CHC training built around the real needs of agency nurses, including:
- CHC eligibility and assessment training (Checklist and Decision Support Tool)
- Best practice in evidence-based documentation and clinical recording
- Understanding and supporting the Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) application process
- Working effectively with ICBs, CHC teams and MDTs as an agency nurse
- Person-centred care planning and risk management in the community
Training is developed and delivered by experienced CHC nurses who understand the complexity of CHC from the ground up and tailor content to fit agency roles and pressures.
Webinars, Online Learning & Peer-Led Sessions
In addition to structured courses, our network offers a range of flexible learning opportunities including:
- Live and recorded webinars on CHC topics
- Peer-led case discussion sessions
- Q&A opportunities with senior CHC practitioners
- Shared resources and practice tools created by members
All learning is designed to be practical, accessible and directly relevant to day-to-day CHC nursing practice.
Events, Meet-Ups and Networking Opportunities
Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC nursing community together across the UK.
Events include:
- Informal meet-ups and social gatherings
- Topic-based CHC workshops and seminars
- Networking sessions with CHC peers and leaders
- Wellbeing-focused support and reflection sessions
These events help you build strong professional networks, reduce isolation, and stay current with CHC practice and policy.
Building Long-Term Professional Relationships
Most nurses in our network stay in touch well beyond individual contracts or placements, creating a strong, trusted network you can rely on as your career evolves.
Many members report that the CHC Nurses Agency Network has become their main source of:
- Peer support in times of pressure
- Honest, experience-based advice on CHC roles and agencies
- Opportunities to hear about new roles or projects in Continuing Healthcare
Support for Person-Centred CHC and Community Care
Transitions and Complex Community Pathways
CHC agency nurses play a vital role in managing safe transitions between hospital, home, care homes and supported living.
Through shared learning and discussion, our network supports you to:
- Plan and deliver safe, seamless discharges and transfers
- Advocate for continuity of care and risk management
- Work confidently within multi-disciplinary and cross-agency teams
Learning Disability, Mental Health and Complex Needs
Many members are experienced in learning disability, mental health and complex behavioural needs within CHC and community settings.
We share practical strategies for:
- Person-centred care planning and communication
- Promoting independence, dignity and safety
- Balancing clinical risk, legal frameworks and quality of life
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is run and shaped by practising CHC agency nurses who understand exactly what you face in your daily work.
This means our support, training and conversations stay:
- Relevant to real clinical practice
- Practical and solution-focused
- Grounded in current CHC policy and frontline experience
Support, Not Sales
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is first and foremost a supportive professional community — not a recruitment agency or sales platform.
Our core purpose is to:
- Help you feel less isolated as an agency nurse
- Support your learning, wellbeing and confidence
- Promote high standards of CHC nursing practice across the UK
Flexible, Real-World Support
From quick questions at the end of a shift to deeper discussions about complex CHC decisions, our network is there for you when you need it.
You can engage as much or as little as you like, knowing that a trusted community of CHC specialists is always available in the background.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We warmly welcome new members who are:
- Registered nurses working as agency staff in CHC or complex community care
- Nurses interested in moving into CHC roles and wanting to learn more
- CHC practitioners seeking a peer support and learning community
To join, simply:
- Contact us via our website and share brief details about your CHC or agency nursing background.
- We will invite you into our private social media groups once eligibility is confirmed.
- You can then start connecting with members, attend events and access shared resources.
Membership gives you access to our core invite-only groups where professional issues are discussed confidentially, 24/7, all year round.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, or you are interested in joining the CHC community, we would love to hear from you.
Reach out to us to request membership, ask questions about our events, or find out more about how the network can support your CHC nursing career.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community and support network for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses currently working in, or genuinely interested in, CHC and complex community nursing roles can apply to join.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network a recruitment agency? No, we are not a recruitment agency; we are an independent peer-support and professional development network for CHC agency nurses.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Contact us through our website and, once we confirm your background, we will send you secure invitations to our private groups.
- What kind of training does the network offer? We provide and signpost specialist CHC training, including CHC assessments, documentation, community DoL, person-centred care and best practice in complex community nursing.
- Do you run events or meet-ups? Yes, we host regular online and in-person events such as webinars, workshops, networking sessions and informal meet-ups for CHC nurses.
- Is there a fee to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Some elements of the network may be free while specific training or events may carry a fee; details are provided when you enquire.
- Can I ask clinical or documentation questions in the group? Yes, members regularly share and discuss clinical, documentation and CHC practice questions within professional and confidentiality boundaries.
- Is the network suitable for nurses new to CHC? Absolutely, the network is ideal for nurses new to CHC who want peer support, guidance and learning from more experienced practitioners.
- How often is the group active? Our confidential social media groups are active 24/7, with CHC nurses sharing issues, insights and support every day of the year.
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