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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
A Professional Community for CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist hub for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community settings and complex care across the UK. We combine expert CHC training, professional support, and a thriving peer network to help nurses deliver safe, compliant and person-centred care.
Only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibilities and emotional demands of frontline nursing. Our network gives CHC agency nurses a place to connect, share experiences, ask questions and gain confidence in complex areas such as CHC eligibility, funding, community DoLS and CQC expectations.
We welcome new members to join our private, invite-only social media groups and regular events, where over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals openly share professional issues and practical solutions 24/7/365.
Specialist CHC Training & Education for Agency Nurses
Expert Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Agency Nurses
Build Confidence in NHS Continuing Healthcare Processes
Our CHC training courses are designed specifically for agency nurses who work within, or alongside, NHS Continuing Healthcare teams. We focus on CHC eligibility assessments, Decision Support Tool (DST) completion, care planning and funding processes, ensuring you fully understand the national framework and local pathways.
Delivered by experienced CHC nurses, our sessions turn complex CHC procedures into clear, practical steps, so you can approach multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, reviews and assessments with confidence and clinical credibility.
Tailored Training for Different Experience Levels
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner wanting to refresh your knowledge, we offer introductory, intermediate and advanced CHC training modules. Each session is tailored to agency nurses’ roles, challenges and real-world scenarios, promoting legal, ethical and regulatory compliance.
Training on Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS / DOL) Applications
Understand and Navigate Community DOL / DoLS Processes
Our community DoLS / DOL training helps agency nurses working in community and complex care settings understand the legal frameworks, documentation and best practice around Deprivation of Liberty in non-hospital settings.
You will learn how to recognise potential deprivations of liberty, escalate concerns appropriately, complete or contribute to applications, and work effectively with local authorities, CHC teams and care providers.
Promoting Safe, Ethical and Lawful Practice
This training supports nurses to make defensible, person-centred decisions in complex care scenarios, ensuring that restrictions on liberty are necessary, proportionate and correctly authorised, reducing organisational and professional risk.
Regular CHC-Focused Events, Webinars & Workshops
Stay Up to Date with CHC Policy & Practice
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events, including webinars, workshops and discussion sessions on CHC policy changes, best practice, case law updates and CQC expectations around complex and continuing healthcare.
Events are nurse-led, practical and interactive, allowing you to bring real cases, ask questions and leave with clear actions you can apply immediately in your agency roles.
Networking & Peer Learning for CHC Nurses
Our events are also a powerful opportunity to network with fellow CHC agency nurses, case managers and clinical leads. Many nurses in our community go on to form long-term friendships and professional collaborations that support them throughout their careers.
Support, Community & Professional Development for Agency Nurses
A Safe, Supportive Space for CHC Agency Nurses
Confidential, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
We host confidential, invite-only social media groups where around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals share clinical queries, documentation tips, CQC questions, CHC pathway issues and day-to-day challenges in a safe, supportive environment.
These spaces are moderated by experienced professionals to maintain professional standards, confidentiality and mutual respect, while allowing open and honest discussion.
24/7/365 Peer Support from Nurses Who Understand
Our community is active day and night, reflecting the reality of shift work and on-call commitments. Whenever you need advice, perspective or reassurance, there is usually another CHC nurse online who understands your role and can offer practical support.
Career Development & Professional Growth
Develop Your CHC & Complex Care Expertise
By engaging with our training, events and peer discussions, you can deepen your expertise in CHC assessments, case management, learning disabilities, complex care and community legal frameworks, making you more confident and more in demand as an agency nurse.
Build Your Professional Network & Opportunities
Many nurses use the CHC Nurses Agency Network to discover new roles, agency opportunities, secondments and specialist posts through informal networking and word of mouth, helping to shape a career that fits their skills and lifestyle.
Consultancy & Support for Healthcare Organisations & Agencies
Pre-CQC Support & Quality Assurance for CHC and Community Services
Review of CHC-Related Practices and Documentation
Through our expert network, organisations and agencies can access specialist advice on CHC-related policies, documentation, record-keeping and care planning to support pre-CQC readiness and ongoing quality assurance in complex care services.
Practical Recommendations from Experienced CHC Nurses
Our members share real-world insight into what works in practice, offering actionable recommendations that help services improve compliance, patient experience and the effective use of agency staff in CHC pathways.
Supporting Learning Disabilities & Person-Centred Care
Best Practice in Person-Centred Planning
Many nurses in our network specialise in learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural needs, sharing best practice in person-centred support planning, positive behaviour support (PBS) and risk management within CHC and community settings.
Collaboration with Families & Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Through shared experience and guidance, we help nurses and services work more effectively with families, MDTs and community partners to maintain dignity, independence and safety for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Case Management Insight & Seamless Care Delivery
Holistic, Person-Centred Approaches
Our community includes nurses with extensive experience in CHC case management and complex discharge planning, who share tools and approaches for coordinating holistic, person-centred care across multiple services and settings.
Improving Outcomes Through Shared Learning
By discussing real cases (with confidentiality maintained), we support nurses to improve outcomes, reduce avoidable readmissions and enhance quality of life for people receiving continuing and community healthcare.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a unique combination of specialist CHC training, peer support, professional networking and practical problem-solving tailored to the realities of agency nursing.
Whether you are looking to build your CHC expertise, understand community DoLS, grow your professional network, prepare for CQC expectations or simply connect with nurses who understand your world, our network is here to support you.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network today to access our private groups, regular events and continuously evolving knowledge base – and take the next step in your CHC nursing career.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community offering CHC-focused training, support and networking for agency nurses across the UK.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is open to registered nurses working in, or interested in, NHS Continuing Healthcare, community and complex care roles.
- Do you provide CHC training for agency nurses? Yes, we offer specialist CHC training covering eligibility, DSTs, care planning, reviews and funding pathways.
- Can you help me understand community DoLS / DOL processes? Yes, we run training and discussions that explain the legal frameworks and practical steps for community DoLS and deprivation of liberty.
- Is the network only for UK-based nurses? Our main focus is on UK CHC and legal frameworks, so most members are UK-based nurses working in NHS and independent sector roles.
- How do your private social media groups work? We host confidential, invite-only groups where nurses can ask questions, share experiences and access 24/7 peer support.
- Do you support organisations with CQC preparation? We can share CHC-related insights, best practice and nurse perspectives that help services prepare for CQC expectations in complex care.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership options vary, and details are provided via our official contact channels and joining information.
- How often do you run events or webinars? We run CHC-focused events and webinars regularly throughout the year, with details shared in our groups and on our communication channels.
- How can I join or contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can request to join and find contact details through our official website and associated social media pages.
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