UK CHC Nurses Agency Network: Events & Support

Connect with the UK CHC Nurses Agency Network for specialist Continuing Healthcare events, peer support and professional development. Join over 500 CHC agency nurses accessing CHC‑focused training, CQC readiness guidance, policy updates and relaxed meet‑ups across the UK. Build confidence in CHC assessments, documentation and complex community care while growing your career in a supportive, invite‑only nursing community.





CHC Nurses Agency Network: Connecting, Supporting & Developing CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK


CHC Nurses Agency Network: Connecting, Supporting & Developing CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK

A Dedicated Community for UK Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community-based care across the UK. Our network provides a safe, supportive space to connect with like‑minded CHC agency nurses, share experience, develop specialist knowledge, and navigate the daily challenges of complex nursing with confidence.

We understand that only another nurse can truly appreciate the demands, pressures and rewards of CHC work. That is why our community is built by CHC nurses, for CHC nurses—bringing together a core network of around 500 experienced professionals who support each other 24/7/365 through confidential, invite‑only social media groups, online forums and regular events.

Whether you are new to CHC agency work or an experienced specialist, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to help you build connections, grow professionally, and improve patient outcomes in Continuing Healthcare.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional support and development hub for agency nurses involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community D2A, complex care and learning disability services. We bring together nurses from multiple agencies and care settings to create a collaborative community that focuses on high‑quality, person‑centred care and professional excellence.

Members gain access to peer support, specialist CHC resources, training opportunities, networking events, policy updates and practical guidance on working safely and effectively in CHC roles, including pre‑CQC preparation and best practice in care planning and documentation.

Key Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network

  • Connect with a trusted community of over 500 CHC agency nurses across the UK.
  • Access CHC‑specific knowledge sharing, guidance and peer support 24/7.
  • Stay up to date with NHS Continuing Healthcare policies, frameworks and practice changes.
  • Develop your documentation, assessment and case management skills.
  • Improve your CQC readiness and understanding of regulatory expectations in community and CHC settings.
  • Attend online and in‑person events, meet‑ups and workshops tailored to CHC agency nurses.
  • Build long‑term professional relationships and friendships with other nurses.
  • Make your agency nursing career more sustainable, enjoyable and rewarding.

A Relaxed, Supportive Space for CHC Agency Nurses

A Community That Understands the Realities of CHC Nursing

Working in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care can be demanding, isolating and emotionally intense. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a relaxed, non‑judgemental environment where you can talk openly about the realities of your work, knowing that others truly understand.

Our members regularly share experiences, challenges and solutions relating to care packages, MDT working, D2A pathways, community DOLs, safeguarding, risk management and end‑of‑life care. This peer‑to‑peer support helps reduce stress, improve resilience and promote safer, more consistent practice across CHC settings.

Private, Invite‑Only Social Media Groups

Our core community stays connected through confidential, invite‑only social media groups that are professionally moderated and focused on CHC‑specific topics. Within these groups, nurses can:

  • Ask clinical and professional questions related to CHC assessments, care planning and documentation.
  • Share best practice around risk assessments, behaviour support plans and complex care.
  • Discuss agency working conditions, expectations and workload management.
  • Offer and receive emotional support during challenging shifts or situations.
  • Exchange templates, resources and useful tools to make day‑to‑day work easier.

Many nurses in the network go on to build lasting professional and personal friendships that continue for years, well beyond individual agency placements.

Professional Development & CHC‑Focused Training Support

Building Confidence in CHC Processes & Documentation

Support with CHC Frameworks, Assessments & Reviews

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a valuable place to deepen your understanding of how NHS Continuing Healthcare works in practice. Through shared resources, discussions, and event content, we help members improve their confidence in:

  • Applying the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.
  • Contributing effectively to Checklists, Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and reviews.
  • Documenting needs clearly across the 12 care domains in a way that supports robust decision‑making.
  • Working collaboratively with ICBs, MDTs and community teams.

This shared knowledge helps CHC agency nurses provide safer, more consistent and more defensible care, while also protecting their professional registration through strong documentation and evidence‑based practice.

Community DOLs, D2A & Complex Care Pathways

Many CHC packages involve complex community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) authorisations, Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways and high‑risk care arrangements. Within the network, nurses can explore:

  • Best practice in community DOLs, capacity assessments and least restrictive practice.
  • How CHC links with D2A, reablement and step‑down / step‑up services.
  • Supporting safe transitions between acute, community and home‑based care.
  • Balancing patient rights, autonomy and safety in complex situations.

By sharing real‑world examples and practical solutions, we help CHC agency nurses navigate these challenging areas with more clarity and confidence.

CQC Readiness & Quality of Care in CHC Settings

Understanding CQC Expectations for CHC & Community Care

Although agency nurses are not responsible for organisational registration, your practice, documentation and decision‑making directly influence CQC outcomes in the services you work in. Through our community, you can develop a stronger understanding of:

  • How your role contributes to the CQC key questions (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well‑led).
  • Good practice in care planning, risk management and incident reporting.
  • How to evidence person‑centred care in your everyday notes and actions.
  • What CQC inspectors commonly look for in CHC and community placements.

This helps you feel more prepared and confident when inspections occur, while also supporting the overall quality and safety of the services you work in.

Learning Disability, Autism & Complex Behaviour Support

Person‑Centred Care for People with Learning Disabilities

Many CHC agency nurses work with individuals who have learning disabilities, autism or complex behavioural needs. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members collaborate and share insight on:

  • Developing and following person‑centred care and support plans.
  • Working with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams in community settings.
  • Promoting independence, dignity and inclusion while managing risk.
  • Using positive behaviour support (PBS) principles in practice.

The result is a stronger, shared approach to rights‑based, person‑centred care for people with learning disabilities within CHC and complex care packages.

Events, Meet‑Ups & CHC‑Focused Workshops

Bringing the CHC Agency Nursing Community Together

We host a range of online and in‑person events designed specifically for CHC agency nurses. These relaxed, informative sessions give you the chance to:

  • Network with other CHC nurses working in similar roles and settings.
  • Discuss case studies, practical challenges and real‑life scenarios.
  • Hear from experienced CHC practitioners and subject‑matter experts.
  • Explore career development pathways within CHC and complex care.

Our events are focused on building confidence, competence and community—so you leave feeling more connected, supported and informed about your CHC practice.

Staying Up to Date with CHC Policy & Practice Changes

Continuing Healthcare is an area of practice that is regularly influenced by policy updates, legal cases, framework revisions and commissioning changes. Through our groups and events, you can keep track of:

  • Updates to the National Framework for NHS CHC and local ICB policies.
  • Guidance on Fast Track, D2A and community commissioning models.
  • Changes in expectations around documentation, evidence and appeals.
  • Good practice recommendations for community‑based CHC packages.

This ensures you remain well‑informed and professionally credible in your CHC roles, wherever you are working.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

We welcome new members who are registered nurses working in, or interested in, NHS Continuing Healthcare or community complex care. Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you immediate access to our supportive community and resources.

Once you become a member, you can be added to our private social media groups, gain invitations to events, and start connecting with other CHC agency nurses across the UK. Our aim is to make your professional life easier, safer and more enjoyable—while helping you deliver the highest standards of care to the people you support.

Choose the CHC Nurses Agency Network for Connection, Support & Growth

The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to support you in every aspect of your Continuing Healthcare agency nursing career. By joining our community, you benefit from shared experience, collective wisdom and ongoing encouragement from nurses who truly understand the pressures and responsibilities of CHC work.

If you want to build your confidence, enhance your practice, expand your professional network and feel less isolated in your role, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you. Join us and become part of a strong, supportive UK‑wide community of CHC agency nursing professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – It is a UK‑wide professional community for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – Registered nurses currently working in, or interested in, CHC and community complex care are welcome to join.
  3. Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for certain agencies? – No, we bring together CHC nurses from multiple agencies, providers and regions across the UK.
  4. What are the main benefits of joining? – You gain peer support, CHC‑specific knowledge sharing, access to events, policy updates and a strong professional network.
  5. How do I access the private social media groups? – Once you join the network, you will receive an invitation to our confidential, invite‑only groups.
  6. Does the network provide formal CHC training? – We do not replace formal training providers but we complement them with shared resources, guidance and peer support on CHC practice.
  7. Can student nurses or newly qualified nurses join? – Newly qualified nurses with an interest in CHC are welcome, and student participation depends on group entry criteria at the time.
  8. Does it cost anything to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – Membership options and any associated costs are communicated at the point of enquiry or registration.
  9. Are events online, in person, or both? – We run a mix of online sessions and in‑person meet‑ups where possible, so nurses from all regions can take part.
  10. How do I find out more or request to join? – You can contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network through our website or social media channels to request membership details.