CHC Nurses Agency Network – Specialist CHC Training, Consultancy & Community for Agency Nurses
Connecting and Supporting CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional, nurse-led community designed to support agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), complex care and community settings. We combine expert CHC training, consultancy and peer support to help you deliver outstanding care while building a rewarding, sustainable nursing career.
We understand that only another nurse truly appreciates the pressures, responsibility and emotional impact of agency nursing in CHC. That is why our network brings together over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share knowledge, solve problems and support one another 24/7 through private, invite-only social media groups and regular online and in-person events.
Whether you want to improve your CHC skills, prepare for CQC expectations in the services you support, enhance your care planning or simply feel less isolated in your agency role, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to help.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a training provider – it is a professional hub where CHC agency nurses can:
- Access specialist CHC and community DOL training
- Receive expert consultancy and case advice
- Share real-world clinical and professional challenges safely
- Stay current with Continuing Healthcare policy and best practice
- Build a trusted peer support network that understands agency work
We welcome new members into our community, offering access to private social media groups, networking events and ongoing professional development tailored to nurses working in CHC.
Core Services & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
1. Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Discharge Support
Helping Agency Nurses Manage Safe Patient Transfers
Transitions between hospitals, community services and care homes are a critical part of Continuing Healthcare, and agency nurses are often central to making these moves safe and effective. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers guidance, resources and peer support to help you manage:
- Discharge planning for CHC-eligible patients
- Transfers between acute, community and care home settings
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and families
- Documentation and risk management during transitions
Our network shares best practice examples, templates and real-life case discussions so you can deliver continuity of care, protect patient safety and feel confident in complex transfer situations.
2. Pre-CQC Support & Quality Assurance Insight
Supporting Agency Nurses Working in CQC-Regulated Services
While CQC inspections focus on providers, agency nurses working in those settings must understand CQC expectations and how their practice contributes to ratings. Through our network and training, you can:
- Gain a clear understanding of CQC key lines of enquiry (KLOEs)
- Learn how your documentation, clinical decisions and communication affect CQC outcomes
- Access checklists and practical tips to align your practice with CQC standards
- Discuss real inspection experiences with other CHC agency nurses
Our aim is to ensure you feel confident, compliant and prepared when working in any CQC-regulated environment as an agency nurse.
3. Person-Centred Care Plans for Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Promoting Independence, Dignity and Safety
Many CHC agency nurses support individuals with learning disabilities (LD), autism and complex physical or mental health needs. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides:
- Guidance on creating and implementing person-centred care plans
- Advice on positive risk-taking, communication and behaviour support
- Peer-led examples of care plans that enhance independence and quality of life
- Support with aligning plans to CHC eligibility and funding decisions
Our focus is on evidence-based, person-centred practice that respects dignity, promotes choice and ensures clinical safety in community and residential settings.
Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development
4. Comprehensive Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & Community DOL Training
Build Confidence in CHC Assessments, Eligibility & Funding
The CHC Nurses Agency Network delivers specialist training programmes designed specifically for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare. Our training covers:
- CHC framework and national guidance
- Checklists, Decision Support Tool (DST) and MDT processes
- Eligibility criteria, primary health need and appeals
- Care planning, reviews and funding pathways
- Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) applications and safeguards
Sessions are delivered by experienced CHC practitioners and are tailored to different levels of experience. By joining our network, you can access ongoing updates, refreshers and Q&A sessions to keep your CHC knowledge current and practical.
5. CHC-Focused Events, Webinars & Networking
Stay Informed, Connected and Supported
We run regular events, webinars, workshops and informal meet-ups to bring our CHC agency nursing community together. These events enable you to:
- Stay up to date with policy changes, case law and CHC guidance
- Hear from guest speakers and expert practitioners
- Discuss real case scenarios and problem-solve together
- Build lasting friendships and professional contacts with other nurses
Many nurses in our network form long-term friendships and remain in close contact for years, creating a reliable support system that can make agency nursing feel far less isolated.
6. Expert Case Discussion & Informal Case Management Support
Peer-Led Advice on Complex CHC Cases
While formal case management sits with commissioners and providers, agency nurses are often at the frontline of complex CHC cases. Through our confidential, invite-only social media groups, you can:
- Discuss challenging clinical and ethical scenarios with peers
- Seek informal advice and perspectives from experienced CHC nurses
- Share best practice around care coordination and MDT working
- Gain reassurance and support when handling high-risk or sensitive cases
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nurses is active 24/7/365, ensuring you are never alone when you need to talk through a case, a decision or a concern.
A Safe Space for CHC Agency Nurses
A Place to Relax, Share and Grow
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is deliberately designed as a safe, relaxed space where you can be honest about the realities of agency nursing. Inside our private groups, members:
- Openly share professional issues, worries and successes
- Offer emotional support and practical advice to each other
- Discuss wellbeing, burnout and work–life balance
- Celebrate achievements and career milestones
We know how demanding CHC and complex care nursing can be; our goal is to make your professional life easier, more informed and more supported.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Experienced, Nurse-Led and Person-Centred
Our network is led by experienced CHC and community nurses who understand agency work from the inside. All of our support, training and resources are practical, realistic and person-centred, focused on improving outcomes for patients and your own professional satisfaction.
Continuous Professional and Personal Support
From specialist CHC training to day-to-day peer support, we are committed to helping you develop your nursing career, increase your confidence and feel connected to a wider professional community, wherever you are working.
Confidential, Invite-Only Community
Our social media groups and discussions are strictly invite-only and confidential, protecting your privacy and creating a trusted environment for open, honest conversation about practice, challenges and career choices.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network is straightforward. If you are an agency nurse working in CHC, complex care or community nursing and want to:
- Expand your professional network
- Access specialist CHC training and updates
- Share and solve day-to-day professional challenges
- Feel more supported and connected in your role
then we would love to welcome you into our community.
Get in touch today to learn how to join our private social media groups, attend our events and start benefiting from peer support and expert CHC insight.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional, nurse-led community providing CHC training, consultancy and peer support for agency nurses across the UK.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses and community nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex care or related community settings are welcome to join.
- Is membership to the network confidential? Yes, our social media groups and discussions are invite-only and confidential, creating a safe space to share professional issues.
- Does the network provide CHC training? Yes, we offer specialist CHC and community DOL training focused on assessments, eligibility, care planning and funding pathways.
- Do you help with CQC-related issues? We provide guidance and peer support to help agency nurses understand and meet CQC expectations in the services they work in.
- Can I discuss complex cases with other nurses? Yes, our private groups allow you to discuss complex CHC cases informally with experienced peers for advice and support.
- How often do you run events or webinars? We run regular online and in-person events, webinars and meet-ups throughout the year for education and networking.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Our primary focus is on nurses working within the UK NHS Continuing Healthcare framework.
- Do you offer support with care planning for learning disabilities? Yes, our community shares guidance and resources on person-centred care planning for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- How do I get in touch to join the network? You can contact us via our website or social channels to request more information and an invitation to our private groups.