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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses with Continuing Healthcare Expertise
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist professional community and training hub created by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses across the UK.
We focus on enhancing your CHC knowledge, supporting your wellbeing and helping you deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care in every setting.
Only a nurse truly understands the pressure, responsibility and emotional impact of nursing – and only another CHC nurse really understands the complexity of Continuing Healthcare.
Our network gives you a safe, confidential space to connect with peers, ask questions, share challenges and build your CHC expertise.
About the CHC Nurses Agency Network
The CHC Nurses Agency Network brings together around 500 experienced CHC agency nursing professionals through a series of confidential, invite-only social media groups and in-person events.
Members come from a wide range of backgrounds, including community nursing, hospital discharge teams, learning disability services and complex care providers.
We provide a place to relax, connect and grow professionally.
Many nurses within our network develop long-term friendships, share opportunities, and support one another through the challenges of agency work and CHC practice.
Our Core Services for CHC Agency Nurses
1. Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Agency Nurses
We deliver targeted CHC training programmes designed specifically for agency nurses who work across NHS, local authority and independent sector settings.
Our courses cover key areas such as CHC eligibility criteria, checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST), funding processes, and care planning for complex needs.
Training is led by experienced CHC nurse specialists who understand the realities of agency work, shifting placements and multi-disciplinary team dynamics.
You will gain practical skills you can use immediately in assessments, case discussions and everyday decision-making.
2. Professional CHC Consultancy & Guidance for Nurses and Providers
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers consultancy and expert guidance to both individual nurses and healthcare organisations seeking to improve their Continuing Healthcare practice.
We support with understanding NHS CHC frameworks, implementing robust CHC processes, and developing safe, person-centred documentation.
Our network includes senior CHC nurses, case managers and clinical leaders who share insights on best practice, risk management and regulatory expectations, helping you provide safe, consistent care in every placement.
3. A Supportive, Confidential Community for CHC Agency Nurses
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our thriving, confidential community.
We maintain several invite-only social media groups where members can talk openly about professional issues, clinical dilemmas and the everyday realities of CHC nursing – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
These spaces are moderated to ensure professionalism, confidentiality and respect, giving you somewhere you can safely debrief, ask for advice, and feel understood by colleagues who “get it”.
Regular Events, Networking & Peer Support
Bringing CHC Nurses Together Through Events
We run a programme of regular CHC-focused events including online webinars, study days, case-based learning sessions and informal meetups.
These are designed to help you stay current with CHC policy changes, NHS guidance and best practice.
Events give you the chance to network with fellow CHC agency nurses, share real-world experiences, and explore practical solutions to complex situations such as discharge planning, multidisciplinary disputes and funding challenges.
Building Lasting Professional Relationships
Many nurses who join the CHC Nurses Agency Network go on to form strong professional and personal relationships that last for years.
Members regularly keep in touch outside formal events, supporting one another with career moves, specialist placements, revalidation, and complex case management.
We welcome new CHC agency nurses into our community and encourage you to actively participate in discussions, events and peer support sessions, so that you can gain as much value as possible from the network.
Focused Support for CHC Case Management & Complex Care
Expert CHC Case Management Support
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network frequently work in complex case management roles, supporting adults and children with high levels of need at home, in care homes and within specialist services.
Through the network, you can access peer advice on risk assessments, escalation, safeguarding, and MDT collaboration.
We emphasise safe, person-centred case coordination, helping you manage both clinical and psychosocial aspects of care, while maintaining clear documentation that supports CHC funding and legal requirements.
Supporting Safe Care Transitions and Discharge Planning
Safe transitions – especially from hospital to home or care settings – are a critical part of CHC practice.
Within our network, nurses share best practice for discharge planning, handovers, communication with families, and liaison with community teams to minimise disruption and reduce the risk of readmission.
Our peer community can help you develop practical, realistic transition plans that prioritise safety, continuity of care and dignity, while aligning with CHC commissioning frameworks.
Support with CQC-Related Readiness & Quality Standards
Understanding CQC Expectations in CHC Settings
While the CHC Nurses Agency Network is not a formal inspection service, our collective expertise helps nurses and providers understand CQC expectations in relation to CHC-funded packages, complex community care and care home provision.
Members regularly discuss topics such as safe staffing, record-keeping, governance, incident reporting and person-centred outcomes, helping you align your practice with CQC Key Questions and quality statements.
Embedding Continuous Quality Improvement
We encourage all CHC nurses in our network to adopt a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.
Through shared resources, reflective discussions and peer feedback, we help you refine your practice to support safer care, better outcomes and stronger regulatory compliance wherever you are placed.
Person-Centred Planning for Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Developing Person-Centred CHC Support Plans
Many CHC agency nurses work with individuals who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex physical disabilities.
Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, we share approaches for creating person-centred support plans that promote independence, dignity and choice.
Members discuss real-world strategies for communication, behaviour support, community inclusion and family engagement, ensuring that CHC-funded packages genuinely enhance people’s quality of life.
Holistic, Evidence-Based CHC Practice
We encourage evidence-based, holistic nursing practice that considers physical health, mental wellbeing, social networks and safeguarding.
The network shares guidance, tools and current research to help you provide safe, effective and compassionate care for people with complex needs under CHC frameworks.
CHC Education, Events & Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Staying Informed About CHC Policy & Practice
The landscape of NHS Continuing Healthcare is constantly evolving.
Through our network, you can stay informed about national guidance updates, local commissioning changes, legal judgments, and best practice recommendations that affect your daily work as a CHC agency nurse.
Our CHC-related workshops, webinars and Q&A sessions support your ongoing professional development and help you keep your practice up to date for NMC revalidation.
Building a Strong, Supportive CHC Community of Practice
The CHC Nurses Agency Network functions as a community of practice, enabling nurses to share learning, reflect on complex cases, and explore innovative approaches to CHC delivery.
By actively engaging, you contribute to raising CHC standards for patients, families and providers across the UK.
Our goal is to elevate the profile and professionalism of CHC agency nursing, demonstrating the critical role that skilled CHC nurses play in safe, sustainable, person-centred care.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Dedicated to CHC Agency Nurses
Unlike generic nursing forums, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is created specifically for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
This focused environment means every discussion, resource and event is directly relevant to your role, challenges and career goals.
By joining, you gain access to hundreds of experienced CHC colleagues who understand the realities of working across different organisations, teams and commissioning structures.
Support for Your Career, Wellbeing & Professional Growth
We are committed to helping you develop your CHC career, maintain your wellbeing and feel confident in your professional practice.
You can find support with career decisions, agency choices, specialist CHC roles, leadership opportunities and advanced practice pathways.
Through shared learning, mentoring and friendship, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you build a sustainable, rewarding career in CHC nursing, while ensuring the people you care for receive the highest possible standard of support.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome registered nurses with experience or interest in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care to apply to join our private social media groups and events.
Access is invite-only to protect confidentiality and maintain a safe, professional environment.
To express interest in becoming a member, please contact us via our website or social channels, outlining your current role, CHC experience and reasons for wanting to join.
We will then guide you through the simple onboarding process and connect you with the appropriate groups.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse, organisation or commissioner interested in CHC training, support or collaboration, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Our network brings together a wealth of CHC expertise that can support safer, more effective Continuing Healthcare delivery.
Reach out today to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network, access specialist CHC training, and connect with like-minded professionals committed to high-quality, person-centred care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-based community and training hub for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses with experience or a clear interest in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care are welcome to apply for membership.
- Is the network only for UK CHC nurses? Yes, our focus is on UK CHC frameworks, NHS guidance and local commissioning practices, so our content is tailored to UK-based nurses.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? Yes, we offer specialist CHC training sessions, webinars and events designed to improve nurses’ understanding of CHC eligibility, assessment and care planning.
- Are your social media groups public or private? All our groups are confidential, invite-only communities to protect members’ privacy and maintain professional standards.
- Does joining the network cost anything? Some aspects of the community are free to join, while specific training events or programmes may carry a fee, which is clearly stated in advance.
- Can the network help me with complex CHC case queries? Yes, members regularly discuss complex scenarios, sharing peer support, practical tips and signposting to relevant guidance and resources.
- Will participation count towards my NMC revalidation? Many of our activities, such as reflective discussions and CHC education events, can contribute to your CPD hours and reflective accounts for NMC revalidation.
- Do you support organisations as well as individual nurses? We can collaborate with providers and commissioners by sharing CHC expertise, speaking at events and signposting to experienced CHC agency nurses within our network.
- How do I apply to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us through our website or social channels with brief details of your role and CHC experience, and we will guide you through the invitation process.
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