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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Community & Support for UK Agency Nurses
A Professional Network for Agency Nurses Working in NHS Continuing Healthcare
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community and consultancy resource for UK agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC). We connect CHC nurses with specialist training, expert guidance, networking opportunities and ongoing peer support to make agency nursing in CHC safer, easier and more rewarding.
Built by nurses for nurses, our network understands the pressures of agency work, complex CHC funding processes, and the demands of delivering safe, person-centred care across multiple settings. We provide a supportive space to share knowledge, develop your CHC expertise, and build long-term professional relationships with like-minded nurses.
With a core community of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses, we offer a unique blend of education, consultancy, events and private social media groups where professional issues can be discussed confidentially, 24/7, all year round.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a specialist CHC consultancy and a private professional network for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare roles across the UK, including NHS, private and agency settings.
We support nurses involved in CHC assessments, case management, community placements, learning disability services, and complex care in the community. Our mission is to enhance CHC practice by making high-quality education, peer advice and practical resources easily accessible to agency nurses.
Members of our network gain access to invite-only social media groups, online and in-person events, and a growing library of CHC-related tools, templates and training designed specifically for agency professionals.
Our Core Services for CHC Agency Nurses and Providers
Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Discharge Support
Supporting Safe, Seamless Patient Transfers in CHC
Transitions between hospital, home, care homes and supported living can be particularly challenging when CHC funding, complex needs and multidisciplinary teams are involved. The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports nurses and providers in managing these critical handovers safely and efficiently.
Through our training, consultancy and peer support, we help agency nurses improve communication, documentation and care coordination during transfers, reducing avoidable readmissions and ensuring that patients experience continuity, dignity and safety at every stage of their journey.
Pre-CQC Readiness & Quality Improvement Support
Helping CHC Services Prepare for CQC Inspection
We work with nurses and providers to strengthen quality, safety and compliance ahead of CQC inspections. Our network shares best practice guidance, resources and peer-reviewed checklists to help you identify gaps in policies, procedures, clinical documentation and staff competencies.
While we are a professional network (not a regulator), our CHC-experienced members and associates help you understand how CQC expectations apply in CHC contexts so you can embed continuous quality improvement and demonstrate safe, effective, person-centred care.
Person-Centred Care & Support Planning for Learning Disabilities
Promoting Independence, Rights and Choice
Many CHC agency nurses support individuals with learning disabilities (LD) and complex health needs in community and residential settings. Our network shares expertise and training on person-centred planning, risk assessment, positive behaviour support and reasonable adjustments.
We promote care approaches that enhance independence, dignity and autonomy, while staying aligned with best practice, legal frameworks and safeguarding guidance. Through shared resources and discussion, nurses gain confidence in delivering safe, compassionate, tailored support for people with learning disabilities under CHC funding.
Specialist Training & Education for CHC Agency Nurses
CHC Funding, Checklist & DST Application Process Training
Building Confidence in CHC Eligibility and Documentation
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers targeted training on NHS Continuing Healthcare processes, including the CHC Checklist, Decision Support Tool (DST), eligibility criteria, and appeals. Our sessions are delivered or curated by CHC-experienced nurses and clinical specialists.
Through webinars, workshops and shared learning, we help agency nurses develop the skills to complete robust assessments, compile high-quality evidence, and understand decision-making frameworks, improving both patient outcomes and service compliance.
Community DoLS & Legal Framework Awareness
Maintaining Legal and Ethical Standards in Community CHC
We support nurses to navigate the legal landscape around Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), capacity assessments and human rights considerations in community-based CHC settings. Our network shares practical guidance on documentation, best interests decisions and multi-agency working.
This training helps agency nurses work more confidently within Mental Capacity Act and DoLS frameworks, ensuring that patients’ rights are respected while their complex health and safety needs are appropriately met.
Events, Webinars & Networking for CHC Agency Nurses
Stay Up to Date with CHC Policy, Practice and Peer Support
We run regular online and in-person events that bring CHC agency nurses together to learn, share experiences and build long-term professional connections. These events cover policy updates, case-based discussions, clinical topics and practical CHC challenges.
Most of the nurses in our network keep in touch regularly, and many become friends and colleagues for years. Our sessions are a space to ask questions, gain reassurance, and learn from peers who truly understand the realities of agency nursing in CHC.
Peer-Led Case Discussion & Informal Case Management Support
Real-World Support for Complex Cases
Through our confidential invite-only groups, CHC agency nurses can discuss anonymised complex cases, seek advice, and share strategies on care planning, risk management and multi-agency coordination (within professional and legal boundaries).
This peer-led support helps nurses feel less isolated when dealing with challenging situations, and promotes safer, more consistent, person-centred decision-making across CHC services.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Private Social Media Groups and 24/7 Peer Support
Connect with Over 500 CHC Agency Nursing Professionals
We host multiple confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can safely share professional issues, ask questions and offer support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
These spaces are moderated for professionalism and confidentiality, giving members a trusted environment to debrief, problem-solve and stay up to date with the latest CHC developments. New members are warmly welcomed into the community and quickly find colleagues who understand their day-to-day realities.
Relax, Reflect and Grow Your CHC Career
Where Only Another Nurse Truly Understands
Agency nursing in CHC can be intense and isolating. Our network is a place to relax, reflect and talk honestly with people who understand the emotional, physical and professional demands of the role.
Many of our members have built long-term friendships and mentoring relationships through the network. Whether you are newly stepping into CHC or are an experienced CHC nurse, we provide a supportive community to help you protect your wellbeing and develop your career.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by Experienced CHC Agency Nurses
Our community is led and populated by nurses with extensive hands-on experience in UK Continuing Healthcare, agency work, community nursing, learning disability services and complex case management.
Tailored to the Realities of Agency Work
We understand that agency nurses often work in multiple organisations and unfamiliar environments, so our guidance, training and support are designed to be practical, flexible and immediately usable in real-world CHC settings.
Committed to Better CHC Practice and Patient Outcomes
Everything we do is focused on helping CHC agency nurses deliver safer, more consistent, person-centred care, while navigating complex funding, legal and organisational frameworks with greater confidence.
Grow Your Network, Knowledge and Confidence
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain ongoing professional development, peer mentoring, and a strong personal network of colleagues across the UK who can support you at every stage of your CHC career.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in or interested in NHS Continuing Healthcare, we would be delighted to welcome you into our community. Membership is suitable for:
- Registered nurses working as agency staff in CHC roles
- Nurses supporting CHC-funded packages in the community
- Case managers, assessors and LD nurses linked to CHC services
- Senior nurses and clinical leads involved in CHC practice or governance
Get in Touch and Get Connected
To find out more or request an invitation to our private social media groups and upcoming CHC events, please visit our website, complete our contact form, or send us an email with a brief overview of your CHC and agency experience.
Once we receive your details, a member of our team will be in touch with information on how to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network and access our groups, training opportunities and events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and support hub for UK agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses who work as agency staff in CHC, community CHC, learning disability and complex care roles across the UK are welcome to apply.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Some aspects of our community are free, while selected training sessions and events may carry a separate fee, which we will explain clearly in advance.
- Do you offer formal CHC training courses? Yes, we provide and signpost to focused training on CHC processes, eligibility, documentation, legal frameworks and best practice for agency nurses.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our invite-only groups connect CHC agency nurses in a confidential, moderated environment where professional issues can be discussed 24/7.
- Can I get help with complex CHC cases? You can discuss anonymised scenarios in our groups to gain peer insights and practical suggestions while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Do you help with CQC preparation? We share resources, peer advice and best practice guidance to help nurses and services strengthen quality and compliance relating to CHC work.
- Are your events online or in person? We run a mix of online webinars and occasional in-person events, depending on demand and location.
- Is the network only for NHS-employed nurses? No, the network is specifically focused on agency nurses and others delivering CHC-funded care in NHS, private and community settings.
- How do I contact you to join? Visit our website or send us an email via our contact page, and we will guide you through the simple steps to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
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