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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Support & Training for CHC Agency Nurses
A dedicated UK network empowering Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses to connect, learn and thrive
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses across the UK. We bring CHC professionals together to share knowledge, build meaningful connections, and access expert support around CHC practice, case management and professional development. Our network is designed by nurses, for nurses, creating a safe, confidential and supportive space to connect with others who understand the unique pressures of agency nursing and CHC work.
Through our private social media groups, regular CHC-focused events, and ongoing peer-to-peer support, we help agency nurses grow in confidence, stay informed on CHC policy changes, and feel less isolated in their roles. Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner, the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you a place to learn, relax, and belong.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing professional community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share real-world experience, best practice and support 24/7/365. We understand that only another nurse truly understands the workload, responsibility and stress that comes with delivering high-quality CHC services in complex community and care settings.
Our network offers:
- Confidential, invite-only social media groups for CHC nurses to share issues and solutions in real time.
- Regular events and meet-ups focused on CHC practice, law, documentation and case management.
- Networking opportunities to make professional contacts and long-term friendships with like-minded nurses.
- Peer support for managing stress, complex caseloads and challenging multidisciplinary situations.
- Access to specialist insights on CHC frameworks, assessments, decision support tools (DSTs) and appeals.
Core Benefits for CHC Agency Nurses
Professional Networking & Peer Support
Our community connects CHC agency nurses from across the UK, helping you to build a strong professional network without the formality or pressure of traditional organisations. Many of our members become genuine friends and stay in touch for years, offering each other a vital support system alongside their professional practice.
Through our private social media groups, you can:
- Ask questions about CHC eligibility, DSTs, reviews and appeals.
- Share experiences about working with ICBs, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).
- Discuss agency working conditions, rates, contracts and best practice.
- Gain emotional support from colleagues who understand the pressures of CHC roles.
Specialist CHC Knowledge and Training
CHC work is complex and constantly evolving. Our network gives you access to up-to-date insights on Continuing Healthcare frameworks, policies and legal changes relevant to agency nurses. Although we are primarily a community, we regularly signpost and support CHC-related training opportunities and share resources that help you strengthen your clinical and documentation skills in CHC.
Topics regularly discussed and supported within the network include:
- Understanding and applying the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
- Preparing for and contributing to CHC assessments and MDT meetings.
- Completing robust, evidence-based Decision Support Tools (DSTs).
- Supporting CHC reviews, appeals and fast-track pathways.
- Managing complex community packages of care safely and effectively.
Key Areas of Support in the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Discharges
Many CHC agency nurses work in roles where safe transitions between hospital, home and community care are essential. Within our network, members share best practices, templates and real-life examples for managing:
- Discharge planning into CHC-funded packages of care.
- Transfers between providers, care homes and domiciliary services.
- Risk management and communication with families and MDTs.
- Maintaining continuity and person-centred care through transitions.
Pre-CQC & Quality Support for Agency Nurses
While CQC inspection is usually focused on providers, CHC agency nurses are often central to delivering safe, effective and responsive care. Our community provides peer-led advice and shared experience on:
- Best practice in documentation and record-keeping.
- Clinical governance, incident reporting and escalation.
- Working within providers’ policies, procedures and CQC standards.
- Preparing for environments undergoing inspection or quality improvement.
Person-Centred Care for People with Complex Needs & Learning Disabilities
Many CHC packages support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, neurological conditions and complex physical health needs. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members share:
- Examples of person-centred care and support plans.
- Strategies for promoting independence, communication and choice.
- Approaches to managing behaviours that challenge in community settings.
- Collaborative working with families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams.
CHC-Focused Knowledge Sharing & Events
Understanding CHC Eligibility and Processes
Our members collectively hold extensive experience in CHC eligibility criteria, decision-making and funding processes. The network acts as a hub for sharing:
- Practical tips on gathering evidence for CHC assessments.
- Experience of working with ICBs and CHC commissioning teams.
- Clarification around checklists, DST completion and fast-track CHC.
- Learning from CHC case reviews, disputes and appeals.
Community DoLS & Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) Discussions
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the forthcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) are key considerations for CHC nurses in the community. Our network provides a safe forum to:
- Discuss DoLS applications in community and care home settings.
- Share learning on capacity assessments and best interests decisions.
- Explore how CHC packages interact with mental capacity and human rights law.
- Stay updated on national changes affecting LPS implementation.
CHC-Related Events & Community Meet-Ups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and promotes regular online and in-person events that bring CHC nurses together. These include:
- Informal networking sessions for agency CHC nurses.
- Discussion groups on current CHC practice, law and policy updates.
- Peer-led workshops on documentation, complex case management and clinical topics.
- Social meet-ups to relax, debrief and strengthen community bonds.
Case Management, Agency Work & Organisational Insight
Supporting CHC Case Management Roles
Many of our members work in or alongside CHC case management roles, coordinating complex care packages across multiple providers. Within the network, nurses:
- Exchange ideas on care planning and risk management for CHC packages.
- Discuss effective communication with families, providers and ICB teams.
- Share approaches to balancing clinical, legal and financial considerations.
- Reflect on workload, boundaries and professional resilience.
Improving Life as a CHC Agency Nurse
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also about making your day-to-day life as an agency nurse easier and more rewarding. Members regularly talk about:
- Agency contracts, working patterns and negotiation tips.
- Managing stress, compassion fatigue and burnout.
- Maintaining work–life balance within CHC roles.
- Planning career development and progression within CHC and beyond.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to a unique, nurse-led community that truly understands the complexity of CHC and agency work. Our core network of around 500 CHC agency professionals allows for:
- Immediate access to collective expertise whenever you face a clinical, legal or documentation challenge.
- A safe and confidential space to vent, reflect and seek reassurance.
- Long-term professional relationships and friendships that continue across roles and organisations.
- Regular exposure to new ideas, best practice and CHC policy updates.
We are committed to building a supportive environment where CHC agency nurses feel valued, heard and equipped to provide the best possible care to the people they serve. If you want to feel less isolated in your role, keep your knowledge up to date and connect with others who truly understand CHC, this network is for you.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We warmly welcome new members who work in or are interested in CHC and agency nursing. Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network typically involves:
- Connecting with us to request access to our invite-only social media groups.
- Confirming your professional background as a nurse or CHC professional.
- Agreeing to our confidentiality and respectful conduct guidelines.
- Getting involved in discussions, events and peer support at your own pace.
Once you are part of the network, you can access 24-7-365 support from fellow CHC nurses and begin building the connections and knowledge that will support you throughout your career.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), offering peer support, networking and shared expertise.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and CHC professionals working in or around agency CHC roles in the UK are welcome to join.
- Is the network only for experienced CHC nurses? No, we welcome both nurses new to CHC and those with extensive CHC experience.
- How does the network support CHC agency nurses day to day? We provide confidential social media groups, peer advice, shared resources and opportunities to discuss real clinical and organisational challenges 24/7.
- Do you offer formal CHC training courses? We primarily offer community-led knowledge sharing and signposting, with members regularly sharing and discussing CHC training opportunities and resources.
- How do I access the private social media groups? After expressing interest and confirming your professional background, you’ll be sent an invite to join our confidential, invite-only groups.
- Are the discussions in the network confidential? Yes, we expect all members to respect strict confidentiality and adhere to professional standards when sharing and discussing cases.
- Does the network run events or meet-ups? Yes, we organise online and in-person CHC-focused events, networking sessions and informal social meet-ups for our members.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details about membership and any applicable fees are shared when you contact us to join.
- How do I get started with joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply reach out via our website or contact channels, and we will guide you through the quick process of joining our community.
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