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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
Building a Strong Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Community for Agency Nurses Across the UK
In today’s complex NHS and social care environment, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses need more than clinical skills – they need specialist knowledge, peer support, and a strong professional network. CHC Nurses Agency Network brings agency nurses together, offering expert CHC training, consultancy, and a supportive community where you can learn, share and grow in your career.
Our mission is to empower agency nurses working in CHC and community settings with the practical skills, confidence and connections they need to deliver safe, person-centred care and navigate CHC systems effectively. From training on CHC assessments and Community DoLS to peer support via private social media groups, we help you develop professionally while feeling less isolated in your role.
CHC Nurses Agency Network – What We Offer at a Glance
- Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training for agency nurses
- Practical CHC consultancy and support for nurses and providers
- Community DoLS and complex care pathway guidance
- Pre-CQC readiness advice for services supported by agency nurses
- Person-centred care planning support for learning disabilities and complex needs
- Regular CHC-focused events, webinars and workshops
- A thriving, invite-only online community of over 500 CHC agency nurses
- Peer-to-peer case discussion, mentoring and shared learning
- Updates on CHC policy, best practice and funding processes
- A safe space to debrief, relax and connect with nurses who truly understand your work
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community Where Agency Nurses Truly Belong
As any nurse knows, only another nurse really understands the pressures, responsibility and emotional load of the job. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you are surrounded by people who “get it” – professionals facing the same CHC challenges, documentation demands and system pressures that you do every day.
Our members connect through private, confidential social media groups, regular online and in-person events, and informal peer networks. Many nurses in our community go on to build lasting friendships and professional relationships that support them for years.
Experienced CHC Professionals and Peer Support
Our network includes highly experienced CHC nurses, case managers and clinical leaders who share real-world insight into CHC assessments, appeals, funding decisions, and complex case management. You benefit from a combination of formal training and informal peer-to-peer advice whenever you need it.
We openly share professional issues 24/7/365 across our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals via multiple invite-only groups, giving you rapid access to support and ideas when a difficult situation arises.
Focused on CHC Excellence, Person-Centred Care and Safety
Everything we do is grounded in person-centred care, patient safety and dignity. Whether you are supporting people with complex needs at home, in care homes or within community settings, our CHC training and resources help you uphold best practice and regulatory standards while keeping the individual at the heart of every decision.
High-Impact Training Designed for Busy Agency Nurses
Our CHC training modules are designed to be practical, concise and directly applicable to day-to-day practice. We focus on real documentation, real assessments and real case scenarios, so you walk away with skills you can use immediately – not just theoretical knowledge.
Specialist CHC Training & Consultancy Services
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Agency Nurses
Mastering CHC Assessment, Eligibility and Funding
We provide structured training that covers NHS Continuing Healthcare frameworks, including checklists, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), MDT working, and how to contribute effectively to CHC assessments as an agency nurse. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of eligibility criteria, evidence gathering and documentation.
Practical, Scenario-Based Learning
Training sessions use case studies, examples and documentation templates so you can see exactly how to record needs, escalate concerns and support fair, robust CHC decision-making. This helps you feel more confident and competent when working in CHC-funded packages or assessments.
Community DoLS and Complex Care Pathway Support
Understanding Community DoLS Processes
We offer guidance and training on the Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) application process, helping you understand your responsibilities when supporting individuals with limited capacity in community settings.
Reducing Risk and Promoting Rights
Our support focuses on balancing safety, legal compliance and human rights, ensuring that restrictions are lawful, proportionate and always in the person’s best interests.
Pre-CQC Readiness and Quality Support
Helping Services Supported by Agency Nurses Prepare for Inspection
While we are a nurses’ network rather than a full-service consultancy provider, we do offer advice and guidance to agency nurses and partner services on CQC expectations, documentation quality and care evidence, especially where complex CHC-funded packages are involved.
Improving Documentation and Care Standards
Through shared resources and training, we help you strengthen clinical record-keeping, risk assessments and care plans, supporting better inspection outcomes and a stronger quality culture in the services you support.
Person-Centred Care Planning for Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
Putting the Individual at the Heart of Care
Nurses in our network frequently support individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical health needs. We promote person-centred care planning that focuses on independence, communication, behaviour support and quality of life – not just clinical tasks.
Evidence-Based, Holistic Practice
Through shared resources, best-practice discussions and training, we encourage the use of holistic, evidence-based care plans that reflect the person’s preferences, strengths, risks and support network.
CHC-Focused Events, Networking and Professional Development
Regular Events to Connect, Learn and Unwind
Online and In-Person Networking for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events – from online webinars and Q&A sessions to informal meet-ups – designed to help nurses relax, share experiences and build professional contacts. These events are a chance to debrief with colleagues who fully understand the pressures of CHC work.
Long-Term Professional Relationships and Friendships
Many members meet via our events and remain friends and professional contacts for years, creating a supportive network that extends far beyond a single workplace or assignment.
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
Confidential, Invite-Only Online Community
We maintain several private, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can ask questions, share resources, discuss cases in a confidential manner (with appropriate anonymisation) and support each other around the clock.
Instant Access to Shared Experience
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, you gain instant access to diverse experience, perspectives and solutions – helping you feel less alone and more supported in complex situations.
Expert Case Discussion and Informal Case Management Support
Thinking Through Complex CHC Cases Together
While we do not replace formal case management structures, our network enables structured and informal discussion of complex CHC cases, helping you reflect, learn and improve your practice.
Optimising Care, Resources and Compliance
Through shared problem-solving, we help nurses consider resource use, multi-agency working, legal frameworks and best-practice approaches, supporting safer, more coordinated CHC care.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, complex care or community nursing, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you. We offer a welcoming space to relax, connect, learn and grow, backed by focused CHC training and peer support.
Join us to:
- Expand your CHC knowledge and skills
- Build professional contacts across the UK
- Access 24/7 peer support and shared resources
- Feel less isolated in your agency role
- Stay up to date with CHC policy and best practice
To get started, simply contact us via our website or social channels to request membership and access to our private groups and events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide community that provides training, peer support and networking specifically for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses, bank nurses and community nurses involved in CHC-funded or complex care packages are welcome to join our network.
- Is there a cost to join? Membership options vary depending on the level of access and training you require, and details are provided when you enquire.
- What kind of CHC training do you offer? We offer training on CHC assessments, eligibility, documentation, Community DoLS, care planning and related regulatory frameworks.
- How do your private social media groups work? Once accepted, you are invited into confidential, moderated social media groups where members can network, ask questions and share professional issues 24/7.
- Do you run in-person events? Yes, we run a mix of online sessions and in-person meet-ups, workshops and networking events where possible across the UK.
- Can you help me with specific CHC case queries? While we cannot give individual legal advice, our community and training can help you think through CHC cases, documentation and best-practice approaches.
- Do you support learning disability and complex needs care? Yes, many members work in learning disability and complex care, and we share guidance and resources on person-centred, evidence-based support.
- Is the network suitable for new agency nurses? Absolutely – new and experienced nurses alike benefit from our training, peer support and friendly community.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Contact us via our website or social media to request membership, and we will guide you through the simple joining and verification process.
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