UK CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training & Events

Join the UK CHC Nurses Agency Network to connect with Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses, access specialist CHC training, webinars and events, and gain peer support with NHS Continuing Healthcare practice. Build your confidence with CHC eligibility, DST, reviews, appeals and complex community care, while supporting your CPD, revalidation and wellbeing.

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CHC Nurses Agency Network | Continuing Healthcare Agency Nurse Community & Training



CHC Nurses Agency Network | Continuing Healthcare Agency Nurse Community & Training

UK Network for CHC Agency Nurses | Community, Training & Professional Support

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-wide community created by and for
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses. We connect nurses working in NHS Continuing
Healthcare with expert training, peer support, networking opportunities, and professional resources
designed to make agency nursing in CHC more rewarding, sustainable, and informed.

We understand that only another nurse truly appreciates the pressure, responsibility, and emotional
demands of frontline practice. Our private network gives CHC agency nurses a trusted space to
share experiences, ask questions, and build lasting professional and personal relationships whilst
staying up to date with CHC best practice, guidance, and processes.

A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is first and foremost a supportive community for CHC nurses.
Whether you are newly starting out in Continuing Healthcare or are an experienced CHC practitioner,
our network offers a safe and relaxed space where you can connect with peers who genuinely
understand what your working life looks like.

We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC nursing community together,
including informal meetups, peer-learning sessions, expert Q&A events, and specialist webinars
focused on NHS Continuing Healthcare topics. Many nurses within our network become close friends
and remain in contact for years, helping each other navigate the realities of agency work and complex cases.

Membership of the network includes access to our private, invite-only social media groups,
where around 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals connect, collaborate, and support each
other 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Professional Development & CHC Training for Agency Nurses

As a CHC nurse, keeping up to date with current NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) frameworks,
guidance, and assessment processes is essential. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides
structured learning opportunities tailored specifically to agency nurses working across
NHS and independent settings.

Our CHC-focused training and learning resources help you build confidence in areas such as
eligibility decision-making, care planning, funding routes, and multi-disciplinary working, while
also supporting your CPD, revalidation, and career progression within CHC and community nursing.

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training & Updates

Through our events and shared resources, the network regularly covers key topics in
NHS Continuing Healthcare, including:

  • Understanding the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care
  • CHC checklist completion, Decision Support Tool (DST) preparation, and MDT coordination
  • Best practice for evidence gathering, documentation, and clinical justification
  • Review, appeal, and dispute processes within CHC funding arrangements
  • Complex care packages, risk management, and person-centred care planning

Our training approach is practical, case-based, and nurse-led, helping agency nurses apply
CHC theory to real-world situations. We regularly share policy updates, guidance changes, and
local practice insights so you can stay current and confident in your CHC role.

Community DoLS, Mental Capacity & Community Care Topics

Many CHC agency nurses work with people who have complex needs, including those requiring
Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) authorisations, Mental Capacity
Assessments, and robust community support planning.

Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, we openly share knowledge and peer support around:

  • Applying the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) in practice
  • Understanding and navigating Community DoLS processes
  • Collaborating with local authorities, CHC teams, and providers in community placements
  • Balancing safety, autonomy, and human rights in complex care packages

This peer-learning environment helps CHC agency nurses feel better supported when working with
legally and ethically complex scenarios in community settings.

Networking, Events & Private Social Media Groups

Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network organises a variety of events throughout the year designed
to bring our community together, share learning, and make networking enjoyable and accessible.
Events may include:

  • Virtual meetups and informal coffee sessions for CHC agency nurses
  • Topical webinars on CHC processes, funding, and clinical themes
  • Panel discussions with experienced CHC nurses and allied professionals
  • Face-to-face gatherings and networking events (location-dependent)

These events are designed to be relaxed, inclusive, and practical, giving you the chance to
ask questions, share experiences, and build your professional network within Continuing Healthcare.

Private CHC Nurse-Only Social Media Communities

Membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network includes access to our confidential, invite-only
social media groups, where professional issues are discussed openly and respectfully among
trusted peers.

Within these groups you can:

  • Ask CHC practice questions and receive feedback from experienced agency nurses
  • Share resources, templates, and tools that support assessment and care planning
  • Discuss challenges around caseloads, boundaries, and professional wellbeing
  • Connect with other nurses working in similar regions or CHC roles

Our network is active 24-7-365, which means there is almost always someone available who
understands what you are dealing with in CHC practice and can offer insight or reassurance.

Supporting Your Career in CHC & Agency Nursing

Career Development, Mentoring & Peer Support

The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps nurses not only manage their current caseloads but also
develop their long-term career in Continuing Healthcare. Through our community, you can
access:

  • Informal peer mentoring from experienced CHC agency nurses
  • Support with professional development, CPD, and revalidation
  • Guidance on transitioning between roles such as CHC assessor, case manager, or community nurse
  • Insight into working with different agencies, ICBs, and provider organisations

We aim to make your working life as a CHC agency nurse more sustainable, informed, and
connected, so you can continue delivering high-quality, person-centred care to the people you support.

Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance for CHC Nurses

Nursing can be emotionally and physically demanding, and CHC work often involves highly complex
and sensitive situations. Our network recognises the importance of wellbeing, boundaries, and
peer support to help prevent burnout and isolation.

Through shared discussion, informal check-ins, and community events, we encourage CHC agency
nurses to:

  • Talk openly about stress, workload, and emotional impact
  • Learn strategies for protecting mental health and resilience
  • Develop healthier work-life balance approaches in agency roles
  • Feel less alone when facing difficult cases, decisions, or work environments

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

Our network has grown organically to include a core community of around 500 CHC agency nurses
across the UK, all of whom share a commitment to high standards of care and mutual support.

By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network you will:

  • Become part of a trusted, nurse-led CHC community
  • Access specialist CHC knowledge, training, and peer guidance
  • Build professional connections and friendships that last
  • Feel supported in navigating the complexities of NHS Continuing Healthcare
  • Stay up to date with policy, practice, and professional developments in CHC

We welcome new members at all stages of their CHC journey, whether you are curious about
moving into CHC from another nursing speciality, or you are already an experienced CHC agency nurse
looking for a stronger professional network.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you would like to become part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, the process is simple:

  1. Get in touch via our website or contact form and tell us a little about your CHC/agency nursing experience.
  2. We will verify your nursing background to ensure that our groups remain professional and nurse-only.
  3. Once verified, you will receive invite links to our private social media groups and information about upcoming events.

From there, you are free to join discussions, attend events, ask questions, and share your own
experience with others in the network. We encourage active participation, but you can also simply
read, learn, and engage at your own pace.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. 1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, offering support, networking, and CHC-focused learning.
  2. 2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    The network is open to registered nurses with an interest or role in Continuing Healthcare, particularly those working as or with agency nurses.
  3. 3. Does it cost anything to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    Membership access to our core online community is generally free, although some specialist events or training sessions may carry a small fee.
  4. 4. How do I access the private social media groups?
    Once you contact us and we verify your nursing background, we will send you secure invite links to our confidential, nurse-only social media groups.
  5. 5. What kind of CHC training or learning is available?
    We share CHC-focused resources and host events on topics like CHC eligibility, DST completion, CHC reviews, appeals, and complex community care planning.
  6. 6. Are the events suitable for nurses new to Continuing Healthcare?
    Yes, our events and discussions are designed for all levels of CHC experience, from beginners to highly experienced CHC practitioners.
  7. 7. Do you provide formal CPD certificates?
    Some structured webinars or training sessions may offer CPD certificates, and we will clearly state this in the event information where applicable.
  8. 8. Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK-based nurses?
    Our focus is on NHS Continuing Healthcare in the UK, so the network is primarily aimed at UK-based nurses or those working with UK CHC services.
  9. 9. How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network community?
    Our private groups are active every day, with nurses sharing questions, experiences, and resources around the clock.
  10. 10. How do I get started with joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    Simply contact us via our website or enquiry form, and we will guide you through the quick verification and joining process.



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