CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training, Support & Events

CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based community for CHC and agency nurses, offering specialist Continuing Healthcare training, peer support, consultancy and events. Build confidence with CHC, community DoLS, complex discharge planning and CQC readiness. Connect with 500+ CHC nurses, access invite-only groups and stay updated with webinars, case discussions and best-practice resources to deliver safe, high-quality care.

CHC Nurses Agency Network – Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Nurses

Empowering CHC Agency Nurses and Healthcare Organisations to Deliver Outstanding Patient Care

CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist, UK-based hub for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing, and complex care. We combine expert training, consultancy, case management support and a thriving professional network to help nurses and healthcare organisations deliver safer, more effective, and compliant care.

With a core network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses, we understand the pressures of nursing, complex funding pathways, and regulatory expectations. Our tailored programmes, peer support and events are designed to enhance clinical skills, streamline CHC processes, and improve outcomes for both patients and providers.

We also provide a safe, confidential space for nurses to share professional issues 24/7/365 via invite-only social media groups and regular networking events, helping you build your career and your confidence in CHC practice.

Our Core CHC Services and Their Impact

Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Discharge Planning

Supporting Seamless Patient Transfers Across Care Settings

Transitions between hospital, home, and community services can be stressful and high risk for patients, families and staff. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers guidance, peer advice and training to help nurses manage safe, person-centred transfers for people with complex, continuing healthcare needs.

Working with our network of CHC-experienced nurses, we focus on continuity of care, risk reduction, communication and documentation. This helps to minimise delays and readmissions, protects patient safety, and supports better long-term outcomes in community and CHC-funded care.

Pre-CQC Readiness Support & Quality Improvement

Helping Services Prepare for CQC Inspections and Maintain High Standards

For care providers using agency nurses in CHC and community services, CQC compliance and quality assurance are essential. While we are not a regulator, the CHC Nurses Agency Network provides best-practice guidance, peer insight and training to help nurses and services align with current CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs) and national standards.

Through our network and resources, nurses can explore safe practice, effective documentation, person-centred care, safeguarding, and governance. This practical support boosts confidence, strengthens inspection readiness and promotes a consistently high standard of care in CHC and community settings.

Personalised Support for Learning Disabilities (LD) & Autism

Best-Practice Care for People with LD and Complex Needs

Many of our network members work daily with individuals who have Learning Disabilities (LD), autism and complex behavioural needs under CHC or joint funding. We share evidence-based approaches, resources and peer support to help nurses develop personalised, safe and respectful care plans.

Our focus is on promoting independence, dignity, communication and positive risk-taking, while empowering nurses to work confidently with families, MDTs, and advocates. This collaborative approach helps people with LD live more fulfilling lives while receiving specialist, tailored healthcare support.

Specialist Training & Events for CHC and Community Nurses

CHC and Community DoLS Application Process Training

Build Confidence with CHC Funding, Eligibility and Legal Frameworks

The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers and signposts to specialised training on the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) processes. Our education focuses on eligibility criteria, MDT assessments, Decision Support Tools, funding pathways and legal safeguards.

Delivered by experienced CHC practitioners and enhanced by peer discussion, this training helps nurses to navigate complex CHC applications, assessments and community DoLS with greater clarity. Better understanding leads to improved documentation, stronger advocacy for patients and more robust compliance with NHS and legal requirements.

CHC-Focused Events, Webinars & Networking Opportunities

Stay Up to Date, Share Best Practice and Build Your CHC Career

We run regular events, webinars, workshops and informal meet-ups for CHC agency nurses across the UK. These sessions cover policy updates, clinical topics, case discussions and practical strategies for working in Continuing Healthcare and community care.

Our events give members the chance to ask real-world questions, share experiences and grow their professional network. Many nurses in our community become long-term friends and colleagues, supporting each other through shift work, career moves and complex cases.

Case Management Support & Peer Advice for Complex Cases

Collaborative Support for High-Need Patients in CHC Pathways

Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network often manage individuals with highly complex physical, mental health and social needs. Through our private groups and events, nurses can access peer case discussions, best-practice examples and guidance on person-centred case management.

This collaborative environment supports holistic care planning, multi-agency coordination and safe delegation, while ensuring that nurses feel supported in making complex decisions. The result is better resource use, stronger legal and professional protection, and improved quality of life for patients.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Community by Nurses, for Nurses

We know that only another nurse truly understands the realities of nursing – the pressure, responsibility, emotional impact and pride in what we do. The CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you a supportive, confidential community of peers who understand CHC, community nursing and agency work from the inside.

Support 24/7/365 via Private Groups

Our core members stay in touch via invite-only social media groups, where we openly share professional challenges, practice questions, career advice and emotional support every day of the year. This constant connection can make agency and CHC work less isolating and more sustainable.

Tailored to CHC & Community Agency Work

Everything we do is tailored to the needs of CHC agency nurses and community-based practitioners. From training topics to event themes, we focus on the specific skills, regulations and working patterns that matter most to you.

Commitment to Safe, High-Quality Care

At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is a shared commitment to safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for patients with complex needs. Our collective knowledge and experience help nurses and services continually improve practice, meet regulatory expectations and protect patients’ rights.

Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you are a nurse involved in Continuing Healthcare, community nursing or complex care, we invite you to join our network.

  • Connect with more than 500 CHC agency nursing professionals
  • Access confidential, invite-only social media groups
  • Attend regular events, workshops and networking sessions
  • Gain practical CHC knowledge, peer support and career insight

Whether you want to expand your CHC expertise, build your professional network, or simply know you’re not alone in the challenges you face at work, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.

Contact us today to learn more about membership, upcoming events and how to access our private groups.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community offering support, training and networking for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and community care.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and nursing associates involved in CHC, community nursing or complex care can apply to join our network.
  3. Is the network only for agency nurses? Our primary focus is on agency nurses working in CHC and community settings, but we also welcome nurses in similar CHC-related roles.
  4. What kind of support do members receive? Members access confidential social media groups, peer advice, events, training opportunities and shared resources related to CHC practice.
  5. Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We offer and signpost to specialist CHC and community DoLS training, webinars and learning sessions run by experienced practitioners.
  6. How often do you run events and meet-ups? We run regular online and in-person events throughout the year, covering CHC topics, clinical skills and professional development.
  7. Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network suitable for newly qualified nurses? Yes, newly qualified nurses interested in CHC and community nursing can benefit from mentorship, peer support and learning from experienced colleagues.
  8. Do you work directly with healthcare organisations? We collaborate with healthcare providers and agencies by offering access to our network, insight into CHC best practice and opportunities for education and engagement.
  9. How do I join the private social media groups? Once you express interest and are accepted into the network, we will send you secure, invite-only links to our private groups.
  10. How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get in touch via our website contact form, email or phone, as listed on our contact page.