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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
A Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing UK-wide community created by and for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), complex care and community settings.
We provide a place to connect, share real-world experience, access specialist training and receive peer support from professionals who truly understand the pressures and responsibilities of CHC nursing.
Our private, invite-only network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals offers a relaxed yet highly professional space to build your career, improve your knowledge, and make day-to-day agency life easier.
From clinical queries and complex case discussions to guidance on CHC funding, assessments and person-centred care, our members support each other 24/7/365 through confidential online groups and regular live events.
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
A Safe, Supportive Community for CHC and Complex Care Nurses
As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the realities of long shifts, complex decision-making and the emotional load that comes with delivering high-quality care.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed as a place to relax, talk openly and access peer-to-peer support when you need it most.
Members are welcomed into private social media groups and confidential online spaces where you can ask questions, share concerns, discuss complex CHC cases and get practical advice from colleagues with similar experience.
Many of our members form friendships that last for years, creating a trusted professional circle that supports both your clinical practice and your wellbeing.
Regular CHC Events, Webinars & Networking Opportunities
We run regular events to bring our community of CHC agency nurses together, both online and in person.
These include topic-focused webinars, interactive workshops, case discussion sessions and informal networking meet-ups.
Our events help you stay up to date with NHS Continuing Healthcare guidance, community DOL processes, complex care pathways and CQC expectations.
You will have opportunities to connect with other CHC nurses, share best practice, build your professional profile and gain the confidence that comes from being part of a strong, knowledgeable network.
Professional Development & CHC-Focused Training
CHC practice is complex and constantly evolving.
Through the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can access specialist training and learning sessions designed specifically for nurses working with Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
Our content is tailored to agency and bank nurses who need clear, practical guidance on:
- Understanding CHC eligibility criteria and the National Framework
- Supporting and contributing to CHC assessments and MDT meetings
- Care planning for adults and children with complex healthcare needs
- Documentation, evidence gathering and funding applications
- Best practice in person-centred care and safeguarding
- Working effectively across multiple providers and care settings
Training is accessible for all experience levels – from nurses who are new to CHC work to experienced clinicians wanting to refresh or update their knowledge in line with current policy and guidance.
Support Around CHC Processes, Transitions & Compliance
Navigating CHC Transitions and Complex Care Pathways
Transitions between hospital, home, care homes and community services can be high-risk and stressful for patients, families and staff.
Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members openly share experience, tools and tips for managing seamless care transitions in line with CHC funding and commissioning arrangements.
We focus on practical strategies that help:
- Promote continuity of care when moving between settings
- Reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions
- Support safe step-down from acute to community care
- Improve communication between multidisciplinary teams
- Keep patients and families informed and involved at every stage
By learning from each other’s real-world experience, CHC nurses in our network are better equipped to handle complex transitions and maintain high standards of person-centred care.
Insights Into Pre-CQC Readiness & Quality of Care
While the CHC Nurses Agency Network is not a formal CQC consultancy, many of our members work in services that are regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission.
Through shared experience, we discuss what good looks like, how to demonstrate safe, effective care and how documentation, training and culture impact inspection outcomes.
Topics commonly shared and discussed include:
- Preparing evidence around safe staffing and clinical governance
- Demonstrating person-centred care and dignity in complex CHC cases
- Record keeping, risk assessments and care plan quality
- Responding to feedback and embedding continuous improvement
These peer-led conversations give CHC nurses clearer expectations and confidence when working in CQC-regulated environments.
Person-Centred Care for Learning Disabilities & Autism
Many CHC and complex care packages involve individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism or additional communication needs.
Our network actively shares knowledge on delivering person-centred, rights-based care that promotes independence, choice and quality of life.
Members exchange best practice around:
- Creating and reviewing individualised care and support plans
- Reasonable adjustments and accessible communication
- Positive risk-taking and promoting independence
- Working with families, advocates and multi-agency teams
- Balancing complex health needs with quality-of-life outcomes
This shared expertise helps CHC nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that truly reflects each person’s preferences, strengths and aspirations.
Community Learning on CHC Funding, Applications & Community DOL
Understanding CHC Eligibility, Assessments & Funding
Funding pathways for NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care can be confusing, particularly for agency nurses working across multiple organisations.
Within our network, nurses share experience of the Decision Support Tool (DST), checklist processes, panel outcomes and the realities of supporting individuals through these assessments.
Members often discuss:
- Practical interpretation of CHC domains and levels of need
- How to provide clear, outcome-focused clinical evidence
- Working with CHC teams, social care and families
- Ongoing reviews, appeals and changes in funding
By pooling knowledge, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps clinicians feel more confident in their role within CHC eligibility and funding processes.
Community DOL Processes & Legal Considerations
Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) processes and safeguards can be difficult to navigate, especially in home-care and community-based CHC packages.
Through our online groups and events, nurses share practical insight on recognising potential deprivations of liberty, escalation pathways and documentation.
Discussions often cover:
- Identifying when care arrangements may amount to a deprivation of liberty
- Roles and responsibilities of nurses within the legal framework
- Working with commissioners, legal teams and families
- Maintaining patient rights, dignity and safeguarding
This collaborative learning helps CHC nurses provide safe, lawful care in line with current guidance on DOL in community settings.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Network Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is shaped by the real experiences of nurses actively working in CHC and complex care across the UK.
We understand shift work, zero-hours contracts, moving between providers and the unique pressures of agency life – and we design our support around what you genuinely need.
By joining the network, you gain:
- Access to confidential, invite-only social media groups
- 24/7 peer support from around 500 CHC agency nurses
- Opportunities to attend events, webinars and networking sessions
- Up-to-date discussion on CHC practice, policy and funding
- A friendly community that understands your role and backs your development
How to Get Involved
We welcome new members who are actively working – or planning to work – in Continuing Healthcare, complex care or community nursing.
To join our private groups, attend events and connect with the network, please get in touch through our website or contact channels to request an invite.
Once you are part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you will be able to participate in daily conversations, ask questions, share your knowledge and build lasting professional relationships with colleagues who truly understand the CHC landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community for agency and bank nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the network? Any registered nurse working in, or seriously interested in, CHC, complex care or community-based nursing is welcome to apply to join.
- Is membership free? Membership of the core online community and social media groups is typically free, with some optional paid events or training sessions.
- How do I join your private social media groups? You can request an invitation via our website or contact channels, and once verified you will be added to our confidential groups.
- Do you offer formal CHC training courses? We provide community-led learning, webinars and sessions focused on CHC practice, with occasional more structured training opportunities.
- Can I get help with CHC assessments and funding queries? Yes, our members frequently share experience and practical advice around CHC eligibility, assessments and funding processes.
- Do you organise in-person events? We run a mix of online and, where possible, in-person networking events, meet-ups and learning sessions for CHC nurses.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Our primary focus is on UK Continuing Healthcare practice, so most of our members work within the UK health and social care system.
- Are discussions in the network confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and confidential, though members must always follow professional standards and never share identifiable patient information.
- How can I find out more or get started? Visit our website or contact us directly to ask questions, request an invite and learn how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your nursing career.
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