CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
A Professional Network Dedicated to CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and support hub for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) across the UK. Our goal is to help you build professional connections, deepen your CHC knowledge, and make agency nursing more rewarding and sustainable.
With a core membership of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we provide a safe, confidential space where nurses can share real-world challenges, access expert guidance, and stay updated on the latest CHC policies and best practice. Only nurses truly understand the pressure, responsibility, and emotional labour of nursing—our network is built on that shared experience.
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
A Relaxed, Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Our network is a place to relax, debrief, and connect with nurses who understand the unique demands of CHC work and agency life. Members regularly use our community to discuss complex cases (confidentially), share practical tips, and support each other through difficult shifts and organisational pressures.
Many nurses in our network form long-lasting friendships and professional alliances that continue for years. Whether you are newly entering CHC or are an experienced CHC assessor, you will find peers who “get it” and can offer real-world insight and encouragement.
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
We host several confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can connect 24-7-365. These groups are moderated to ensure professional, respectful, and supportive discussion at all times.
Within these online spaces, nurses freely share professional issues, ask questions, and seek advice on CHC assessments, case management, documentation, funding decisions, and working effectively with CCGs/ICBs and local authorities. It is a safe, non-judgemental environment designed for agency nurses by agency nurses.
Regular CHC Events, Meet-Ups & Networking
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to bring our community together. These include informal meet-ups, discussion groups, and CHC-focused sessions where nurses can learn, share, and network.
Our events foster collaboration and professional growth, helping you expand your network, hear new perspectives on CHC practice, and build supportive relationships that enhance both your career and your wellbeing.
CHC Training & Professional Development for Agency Nurses
Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training
We provide access to specialist CHC training opportunities designed specifically for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare settings. Our focus is on practical, real-world knowledge you can apply immediately in your role.
Topics include CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tool (DST) completion, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) working, review processes, appeals, and case documentation. Whether you are new to CHC or want to refine and update your skills, our network helps you find the right training and resources to grow with confidence.
Pre-CQC Readiness & Quality in CHC Practice
Although we are a professional network rather than a consultancy, we actively share knowledge, tools, and experiences that support CQC readiness and quality improvement in CHC environments. Members regularly discuss how to align agency practice with regulatory expectations and best practice standards.
Through shared learning and peer guidance, you can strengthen your understanding of documentation standards, care planning, risk management, and patient-centred outcomes—all of which contribute to positive inspection outcomes for organisations you work with.
Learning Disability Care & Person-Centred Support Planning
Many CHC agency nurses work with individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in community settings. Our network discusses best practice in creating person-centred care and support plans that promote independence, dignity, and safety.
By sharing real-world examples, evidence-based approaches, and practical strategies, we help members deliver high-quality, personalised care that improves quality of life and aligns with CHC funding responsibilities.
Specialist Support Areas for CHC Agency Nurses
Managing Transitions in CHC Settings
Transitions—such as moves from hospital to home, between placements, or into complex community packages—are a core part of CHC work and can be challenging to manage safely and smoothly.
Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members share approaches and tools for delivering safe, well-coordinated transitions, including communication strategies, multidisciplinary working, risk assessments, and patient and family involvement in decision-making.
CHC & Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) Applications
CHC agency nurses are often involved in cases where Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) or Community DoL applications are required. Our network provides a forum to clarify processes, share experiences, and discuss documentation and legal considerations.
By learning from each other’s cases and challenges, members gain confidence in supporting appropriate DoLS referrals, ensuring that patients’ rights, safety, and best interests remain at the centre of decision-making.
Case Management, Advocacy & Person-Centred Care
Effective CHC practice requires strong case management skills, clear advocacy for patients and families, and consistently person-centred care. Our network conversations frequently cover these themes in depth.
Nurses exchange ideas on working with multi-disciplinary teams, optimising resources within CHC packages, handling complex family dynamics, and ensuring that care plans truly reflect the individual’s clinical, emotional, and social needs.
Staying Informed: CHC Events, Updates & Industry Insight
CHC-Focused Discussions, Webinars & Peer-Led Sessions
We regularly host and signpost CHC-related events such as informal webinars, Q&A sessions, and peer-led discussions around current CHC issues, policy changes, and case law developments.
These events reinforce your learning, help you interpret national frameworks in day-to-day practice, and keep you updated on the evolving CHC landscape across Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local areas.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in CHC Nursing
The CHC Nurses Agency Network strongly supports continuous professional development for agency nurses. We highlight useful courses, guidance documents, e-learning modules, and external resources that complement your CHC practice.
Through ongoing engagement with our community, you can stay informed on regulatory updates, framework revisions, best practices in documentation, and emerging trends in Continuing Healthcare, ensuring your skills remain current and in demand.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Agency Nurses, for CHC Agency Nurses
Our network is created and run by nurses who understand the realities of agency work in CHC, from variable placements and documentation pressures to isolation, shift patterns, and navigating multiple organisations.
Supportive, Confidential & Professionally Focused
We provide a safe, confidential space for honest conversations about CHC practice, workplace culture, mental health, and professional dilemmas, so you never have to feel alone in dealing with complex situations.
Stronger CHC Knowledge & Career Development
By tapping into our collective experience and shared resources, you can build your CHC expertise, increase your confidence in assessments and case work, and enhance your career prospects as a specialist CHC agency nurse.
Long-Term Professional Relationships & Friendships
Many nurses within our network become close colleagues and friends, supporting each other over many years as they move through different CHC roles, organisations, and career stages.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are actively working, or planning to work, as agency nurses within Continuing Healthcare in the UK. Membership is ideal for RNs, associate practitioners, and nurse leaders with an interest in CHC.
To join, simply get in touch via our website or contact details on this platform to request access. Once verified, we will invite you into our private social media groups and ensure you are informed about upcoming events, discussions, and opportunities to connect.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is open to UK-based agency nurses and allied professionals working in or moving into Continuing Healthcare roles.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership details, including any fees, are shared when you contact us to register your interest.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you are accepted into the network, we will send you secure, invite-only links to our confidential online groups.
- Are your groups only for experienced CHC nurses? No, we welcome both experienced CHC professionals and nurses who are new to Continuing Healthcare and keen to learn.
- What kind of CHC topics are discussed in the network? Members discuss CHC assessments, DSTs, MDTs, reviews, funding decisions, DoLS, case management, documentation, and day-to-day practical issues.
- Do you offer formal CHC training courses? We signpost and share CHC training opportunities and resources, and may host informal learning sessions and peer-led discussions.
- Can I get help with complex CHC cases? While we do not provide case-specific clinical advice, members often share general approaches, experiences, and best practice ideas to support your thinking.
- Are your events online or in person? We host a mix of online sessions and, where possible, in-person meet-ups and networking events for CHC agency nurses.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network linked to a particular agency or employer? No, we are an independent professional network and community, bringing together CHC agency nurses from multiple agencies and organisations.
- How do I get started with joining the network? Contact us via our website or the contact details provided on this platform, and we will guide you through a simple joining and verification process.