CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support & Training for CHC Agency Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses With Expert Training, Community Support & Dedicated Consultancy Services
The CHC Nurses Agency Network brings together experienced Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses across the UK, providing specialist training, consultancy and a supportive professional community. Our Network helps nurses build skills, grow their careers, and navigate the complexities of CHC, case management and regulatory requirements with confidence.
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the realities of our profession – the long shifts, complex decisions and daily pressure. That is why our Network exists: to create a safe, informed and collaborative space where CHC agency nurses can learn, connect and thrive together.
Comprehensive Support for UK CHC Agency Nurses
At CHC Nurses Agency Network, we understand the unique challenges faced by agency nurses working in CHC, community and complex care settings. From navigating funding applications to supporting safe discharges and managing complex caseloads, our resources and community are designed to make your professional life easier.
We combine specialist CHC knowledge with peer support so you are never working in isolation. Our Network keeps you informed about best practice, policy changes, case law, and CQC expectations, helping you deliver safe, person-centred care in every placement.
A Professional Network That Understands CHC Nursing
Our private, invite-only social media groups bring together around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share advice, support and solutions 24/7/365. Many members build long-term friendships, clinical connections and mentoring relationships that continue throughout their careers.
We regularly welcome new members, making it easy to plug into a community that truly understands the demands of Continuing Healthcare nursing and agency work across integrated care boards (ICBs), community services, and independent providers.
Regular Events, Training & Networking Opportunities
We run regular events, workshops and online sessions to bring our community of CHC agency nurses together. These sessions cover practical topics such as CHC eligibility, community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) processes, case management best practice, documentation standards and inspection readiness.
Our events are designed to be both educational and social, helping you extend your network, refresh your knowledge and share real-world experiences with nurses who work in similar roles and settings.
Transitions in Healthcare: Supporting Safe Pathways for CHC Patients
Care transitions – from hospital to home, from children’s to adult services, or between community settings – are critical moments in a patient’s CHC journey. CHC Nurses Agency Network supports nurses to manage these transitions safely and effectively.
Through our training and shared resources, we promote best practice in discharge planning, multi-disciplinary working, care coordination and communication with families. Our focus is always on patient safety, continuity of care and maintaining dignity and independence wherever possible.
Expert Guidance on Care Transition and Coordination
We help CHC agency nurses understand their role in complex discharge pathways, joint packages of care, and community risk management. Our Network shares practical tools and real-life examples so you can confidently support safe transfers of care and escalate issues appropriately when systems or plans are not working.
Pre-CQC Support & Best Practice for Providers Using CHC Agency Nurses
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) expects providers to demonstrate safe, effective, compassionate and well-led services – including how they use agency nurses in CHC and complex care packages. CHC Nurses Agency Network helps agency nurses and organisations understand what good looks like in practice.
While we are a professional network for nurses, our guidance and training support staff working in services that will be inspected. We promote clear documentation, robust risk assessments, person-centred care planning and adherence to the fundamentals of care and the CHC National Framework.
Building Confidence in Inspection-Ready Practice
By sharing real-world CQC learning, case studies and peer experience, we help CHC agency nurses understand how their day-to-day practice contributes to overall service quality and regulatory compliance. This knowledge increases confidence when working across different providers and inspection regimes.
Person-Centred Care for Individuals With Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Many CHC agency nurses in our Network support individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism, and complex physical or mental health conditions. We actively promote evidence-based, rights-focused and person-centred approaches for this group.
Through peer discussion, signposting and training, we explore how to design and implement personalised care and support plans that promote independence, communication, choice and control while maintaining safety and legal compliance.
Raising Standards and Quality of Life in Community CHC
Our Network supports nurses to work collaboratively with families, advocates, multidisciplinary teams and legal frameworks such as the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Human Rights Act. This helps ensure that individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs receive care that is safe, respectful and rights-based.
CHC & Community DoL: Application, Process & Training Support
Understanding Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding, eligibility criteria, review processes and community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) applications can be complex, especially for busy agency nurses working across multiple sites. CHC Nurses Agency Network provides clarity, resources and peer-led support on these topics.
We share practical guidance on Decision Support Tools (DSTs), checklists, Fast Track pathways, case reviews, MCA assessments and DoL safeguards in community settings. Our aim is to help CHC agency nurses feel confident in their role and responsibilities within the wider CHC and legal framework.
Supporting Nurses Through Education, Resources & Peer Learning
Through peer discussion, webinars and curated content, we simplify complex processes and highlight common pitfalls in CHC and community DoL work. Members can ask questions, share learning and access up-to-date information about national and local CHC practice.
CHC-Focused Events: Stay Up to Date With Policy, Practice & Case Law
We host regular CHC-related events – including online sessions, workshops and discussion forums – to keep nurses informed of the latest national guidance, case law developments and best practice in CHC and complex care.
These events also provide space to discuss agency-specific challenges, pay and conditions, working with independent providers, and maintaining professional boundaries and wellbeing in high-pressure CHC roles.
Continuous Professional Development for CHC Agency Nurses
By joining and engaging with the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can demonstrate ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), strengthen your professional profile and stay ahead of key changes impacting CHC practice across the UK.
Case Management & Complex Care: Supporting Seamless Patient Journeys
Many of our members work in or alongside case management, complex care coordination and community package oversight. Through our community, we explore how to deliver joined-up, person-centred care that avoids gaps, duplication and unnecessary risk.
We share learning on multi-agency working, escalation routes, documentation, outcome measurement and family liaison, helping CHC agency nurses contribute effectively to high-quality case management, regardless of the organisation they are temporarily working with.
Compassionate, Professional Care Coordination in CHC
Our Network supports nurses to balance clinical excellence with empathy, legal compliance and resource awareness. This leads to better outcomes for patients with complex needs and more satisfying, sustainable practice for agency nurses involved in their care.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than just an information hub – it is a supportive professional community built by and for CHC agency nurses. Members benefit from:
- Access to confidential, invite-only social media groups active 24/7/365
- Connection with around 500 experienced CHC agency nursing professionals
- Regular events, workshops and online sessions focused on CHC and complex care
- Peer support on professional issues, clinical challenges and ethical dilemmas
- Up-to-date information and discussion on CHC policy, practice and case law
- Guidance on CQC expectations, documentation and inspection-ready practice
- Support around MCA, community DoL, safeguarding and risk management
- Networking opportunities that often lead to long-term friendships and mentorships
- A safe space to discuss agency working, wellbeing and work–life balance
- Enhanced confidence, knowledge and career development in CHC nursing
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, community complex care or case management, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a unique place to learn, share and grow your career – with people who truly understand the work you do.
FAQs About CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community for UK CHC and complex care agency nurses, offering support, training, events and peer networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The Network is open to agency nurses and nursing professionals working in Continuing Healthcare, community complex care or related fields across the UK.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network free to join? Membership details may vary over time, so please contact us directly for the latest information on joining and any associated costs.
- What kind of support does the Network provide? We provide peer support, private social media groups, CHC-focused events, educational resources and discussion around complex clinical and professional issues.
- Do you offer CHC training or workshops? Yes, we run regular online and in-person sessions on CHC processes, community DoL, case management, documentation and best practice.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you have joined the Network, you will receive an invitation to our confidential, invite-only social media and messaging groups.
- Does the Network help with CQC-related questions? We share peer experience and best practice around inspection-ready documentation and care standards, particularly in CHC and complex care settings.
- Can I use Network activities as CPD? Many members use our events, discussions and learning resources as part of their Continuing Professional Development, in line with NMC requirements.
- Do you support nurses new to CHC? Yes, our community is very supportive of nurses who are new to CHC or transitioning from other areas of practice and looking to build confidence.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? To join, simply get in touch via our contact channels and we will guide you through the brief verification and onboarding process.