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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
A Dedicated UK Network for CHC & Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by nurses, for nurses, bringing together agency nurses and Continuing Healthcare (CHC) professionals from across the UK. Our network offers a safe, supportive space to connect, learn, and develop professionally while navigating the unique demands of CHC and community-based care.
We understand that only another nurse truly knows the pressures, responsibilities, and emotional impact of nursing. That’s why our invite-only CHC nursing network focuses on peer support, confidential discussion, practical guidance, and professional development — all designed to make your career in nursing more manageable, rewarding, and sustainable.
From regular online and in-person events to 24/7 peer support through private social media groups, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you build lasting professional relationships, access specialist CHC knowledge, and stay up to date with best practice, funding pathways, and regulatory expectations.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share expertise, experiences, and support in a confidential environment. Our members include CHC assessors, agency nurses, case managers, community nurses, and other professionals working within NHS Continuing Healthcare and related services.
Members of our network regularly stay in touch, exchange ideas, and seek advice from peers who understand the realities of CHC nursing. Many nurses who join our community not only gain valuable professional contacts, but also form long-term friendships that continue throughout their careers.
Our Core Support & Consultancy Services for CHC Nurses
While we are first and foremost a supportive nursing network, we also provide structured guidance and consultancy around key aspects of Continuing Healthcare and complex care. Our focus is on helping CHC and agency nurses deliver safe, person-centred, and compliant care.
Support with Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Care Pathways
Transitions between care settings — such as hospital to home, care home to community, or between providers — are often challenging and high-risk for patients and staff. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members actively share practical approaches and real-world strategies for managing CHC-funded care transitions safely and effectively.
Our community offers peer-led advice on care coordination, discharge planning, multidisciplinary working, and maintaining continuity of care, helping nurses ensure that vulnerable individuals experience smooth, person-centred transitions that prioritise dignity, safety, and independence.
Informal Guidance on CQC Expectations & Organisational Readiness
Although we are not a regulator, our network includes experienced CHC and agency nurses who are familiar with Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations and quality standards in community and agency nursing environments. Members frequently discuss good practice relating to documentation, risk management, safeguarding, governance, and person-centred care.
Through shared insights, case examples, and peer feedback, our community can help you feel better prepared for working within CQC-regulated settings, understanding what “good” and “outstanding” practice looks like, and how your role as a nurse contributes to safe, high-quality care.
Person-Centred Care for Learning Disabilities (LD) & Complex Needs
Many CHC-funded patients have Learning Disabilities (LD) or complex long-term conditions requiring tailored care and support plans. Our network supports nurses by openly discussing best practice in LD nursing, behaviour support, communication strategies, and reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs.
We encourage a person-centred approach focused on promoting independence, safeguarding rights, and improving quality of life, while sharing practical tools and examples that help nurses deliver safe, respectful, and effective care to people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Professional Development, Training & CHC Knowledge Sharing
One of the biggest benefits of joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network is access to ongoing learning and professional development specific to Continuing Healthcare, community nursing, and agency work. We help our members expand their knowledge of CHC processes, funding, legal frameworks, and best practice in community-based care.
CHC & Community DoLS Application Process: Peer Support & Learning
Understanding the CHC eligibility assessment process, multidisciplinary decision-making, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in the community can be complex, especially for agency nurses moving between different settings. Within our network, nurses share:
- Practical guidance on CHC checklists, Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and evidence gathering.
- Insights into documentation standards, person-centred care planning, and risk assessments.
- Real examples of how CHC and DoLS processes work in practice across different local areas.
This collective knowledge helps our members feel more confident navigating CHC-funded care pathways, supporting fair eligibility decisions, and promoting safe, lawful restrictions only where absolutely necessary and in the person’s best interests.
Regular CHC Networking Events, Meet-Ups & Online Sessions
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and participates in a range of informal events, online sessions, and networking meet-ups tailored to CHC and agency nurses. These events are designed to be relaxed, practical, and highly relevant to everyday practice.
Our gatherings give members the opportunity to:
- Discuss current CHC policies, NHS guidance, and community care trends.
- Share case experiences, challenges, and examples of good practice.
- Build new professional connections and friendships with like-minded CHC nurses.
Events are promoted through our private groups, and many members stay closely connected afterwards, creating a strong, supportive professional network that extends well beyond individual sessions.
Peer-Led Case Discussion & Informal Case Management Support
While formal case management is typically delivered by statutory or commissioned services, our community offers a space where nurses can discuss complex cases informally (with respect for confidentiality and professional standards) and seek peer perspectives on:
- Coordinating care across multiple providers and disciplines.
- Balancing clinical needs, risk, independence, and patient choice.
- Escalation routes, advocacy, and multidisciplinary collaboration in CHC-funded packages.
This collaborative approach helps CHC nurses feel less isolated when managing complex situations, by learning from the experiences and insight of colleagues who have faced similar challenges in their own practice.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Our network combines a strong sense of community with a deep understanding of the realities of Continuing Healthcare and agency nursing. We aim to make a positive difference to your working life by offering:
- Genuine peer support from nurses who understand the pressures and responsibilities of CHC work.
- Confidential, invite-only social media groups for open, honest discussion 24/7/365.
- Access to CHC-specific knowledge on funding, assessment, community care, and regulatory expectations.
- Regular networking events to build relationships, share learning, and support each other.
- Opportunities for professional growth through shared resources, experiences, and informal learning.
Many of our members describe the CHC Nurses Agency Network as a place to “relax, offload, and connect” with colleagues who speak the same language and face similar day-to-day realities. The support, camaraderie, and shared wisdom within the group have helped nurses at all stages of their careers feel more confident, knowledgeable, and less alone in their roles.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are working in, or have a strong interest in, NHS Continuing Healthcare, community nursing, and agency nursing roles. To join, you will typically:
- Request access via our contact page or referral link.
- Be invited into one or more of our private social media groups.
- Gain access to network events, discussions, and ongoing peer support.
Our aim is to keep the network safe, professional, and supportive, so we maintain a confidential, invite-only structure where nurses can share honestly and seek advice without judgement.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC or agency nurse looking for a supportive community, or an organisation wanting to connect your staff with a specialist CHC nursing network, we would be happy to hear from you. Reach out today to find out how to join our CHC Agency Nurses Network and start benefiting from shared knowledge, support, and professional connections.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a confidential, invite-only community of UK CHC and agency nurses who share support, knowledge, and networking opportunities.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or with a strong interest in, Continuing Healthcare, community nursing, or agency roles are welcome to join.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Yes, our focus is on nurses working within the UK health and social care system, particularly NHS Continuing Healthcare and community services.
- Does the network provide formal training courses? We do not provide accredited courses, but we offer ongoing informal learning, peer support, and CHC-focused discussions that enhance professional knowledge.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your request to join is accepted, you will receive invite-only links to our confidential social media groups.
- Are the discussions in the network confidential? Yes, our groups are private, invite-only spaces and we expect all members to maintain professional confidentiality and respect at all times.
- Do you run in-person or online events? We organise a mix of online sessions and occasional in-person meet-ups to support networking, discussion, and shared learning.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details about any membership costs or fees will be provided when you contact us to express your interest in joining.
- Can organisations connect their staff with the network? Yes, organisations can contact us to explore how their CHC or agency nursing staff can be signposted to or supported by our network.
- How do I get in touch to join? You can contact us through our website or designated contact channels, and we will respond with information on how to join our invite-only network.
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