CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
Connecting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community hub for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses, bringing together professionals who understand the realities, pressures and rewards of nursing in complex care environments.
Through training, events, peer support and shared expertise, we help CHC agency nurses build their careers, stay up to date with best practice, and feel supported by colleagues who truly understand the challenges of the role.
Our network is built by nurses, for nurses. We offer a safe, confidential space to share professional issues 24/7/365, grow your knowledge of CHC, Community DOLS, CQC expectations and case management, and make meaningful professional and personal connections.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an invite-only UK-wide community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who connect via private social media groups, online forums and regular events.
It is more than a standard nursing group; it is a focused network for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex community care, and agency-based CHC roles, where the unique demands of CHC are fully understood and supported.
Members join our confidential social media groups, attend regular online and in-person meet-ups, and access a growing range of professional resources, peer advice and informal mentoring.
Why CHC Nurses Need a Dedicated Network
Only another nurse truly understands the mental, emotional and physical workload of nursing, and this is especially true for nurses working in CHC and complex community care.
Agency CHC nurses often work across multiple organisations, MDTs and care settings, dealing with funding, complex assessments and high-risk caseloads – frequently without a consistent on-site team around them.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to close this gap, offering:
- Professional solidarity – a place where CHC agency nurses can talk openly with peers who “get it”.
- Practical problem-solving – shared advice on CHC processes, documentation, DOLS, and case management.
- Career development – information, learning sessions and networking that support long-term CHC careers.
- Wellbeing and balance – a relaxed environment to connect, vent, reflect and recharge.
Core Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
A Relaxed Yet Professional Space for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed to be a safe, relaxed and supportive place where CHC nurses can be open, honest and authentic.
Whether you are debriefing after a difficult shift, asking for second opinions on a CHC case, or celebrating a professional win, our community is there to listen and respond constructively.
24/7 Peer Support Through Private Social Media Groups
Our core network of CHC agency nurses connects via confidential, invite-only social media groups, enabling real-time support and discussion every day of the year.
Nurses use these groups to:
- Share professional issues and dilemmas around CHC assessments, reviews and appeals.
- Discuss best practice in documentation, communication and safeguarding.
- Ask for peer input on complex CHC, DOLS and capacity-related scenarios.
- Offer encouragement and solidarity during stressful periods.
This 24/7 connection means you are never completely alone in your role, even if you are the only CHC nurse on duty in a particular setting.
Regular Events, Meet-Ups and Networking Opportunities
We run regular online and in-person events to bring CHC agency nurses together, helping you build professional and social connections that last.
Our events include:
- Informal meet-ups where nurses can chat, network and share experiences.
- Topic-focused sessions around CHC frameworks, CQC expectations, DOLS processes and more.
- Peer-led case discussions to explore real-world challenges and solutions in CHC practice.
- Wellbeing and resilience sessions focused on managing stress and maintaining work–life balance.
Many nurses in our network form long-standing friendships and professional alliances that continue throughout their careers.
Career Development and Professional Growth in CHC
The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports career progression and long-term professional growth in the field of Continuing Healthcare.
Through our community you can:
- Stay informed about policy updates, framework changes and best practice in CHC.
- Gain insight into new roles, contracts and opportunities in CHC and complex care.
- Access informal peer mentoring from more experienced CHC nurses.
- Develop your skills in areas like assessment, case management, risk management and MDT working.
Our aim is to make your professional life easier, more informed and more sustainable in the long term.
Specialist Focus: CHC, Community DOLS, CQC & Case Management
While we are first and foremost a community network, much of our shared knowledge and discussion centres on the realities of CHC practice, Community DOLS and regulatory expectations.
Practical Support with the CHC Process
Nurses in our network collectively share a depth of experience in Continuing Healthcare eligibility, assessment, review and appeal processes.
Within the community, you can explore:
- How to navigate the CHC checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) more confidently.
- Strategies to present clinical evidence clearly and consistently at MDTs.
- Real-world examples of complex CHC cases and how they were managed.
- Tips for balancing clinical judgement with funding and commissioning pressures.
Community DOLS and Capacity-Related Challenges
Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and capacity issues are frequent discussion points in our groups, especially in community and home settings.
Network members routinely share:
- Practical examples of capacity assessments and best-interest decisions.
- Experiences of Community DOLS applications, renewals and documentation.
- Approaches to balancing risk, autonomy and safeguarding.
- Advice on working effectively with local authorities, CHC teams and legal representatives.
Understanding CQC Expectations in CHC Services
Even though CHC nurses often work via agencies and across different providers, CQC standards and regulatory expectations still have a significant impact on daily practice.
Through our network, you can deepen your understanding of:
- How your documentation and decision-making contribute to CQC outcomes.
- What CQC typically looks for in CHC and community-based complex care.
- How to align your practice with safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led standards.
- Real inspection experiences and lessons shared by other CHC nurses.
Peer-Led Insights into Case Management
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network are involved in case management, care coordination and complex care planning.
Within the group, nurses exchange insights on:
- Coordinating multidisciplinary input for CHC-funded individuals.
- Developing and reviewing person-centred care plans in line with CHC funding.
- Managing risk, escalation and crisis planning in the community.
- Balancing clinical, legal and funding considerations in complex cases.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
We welcome registered nurses who are currently working, or planning to work, within:
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) teams and services.
- Agency CHC roles in the community, care homes or domiciliary care.
- Complex care, including learning disabilities, mental health and neurological conditions funded under CHC.
- Roles involving CHC assessments, reviews, appeals or case management.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in line with CHC frameworks and want to connect with like-minded professionals, our network is for you.
How the CHC Nurses Agency Network Works
Private Social Media Groups
Once you join, you will be invited into one or more private, moderated social media groups where our core network of CHC agency nurses interacts daily.
These groups are strictly confidential and invite-only, with clear group rules to protect professionalism, patient confidentiality and mutual respect.
Ongoing Community Engagement
Our community is active all year round, with:
- Daily conversations about real practice issues.
- Announcements of events, meet-ups and webinars.
- Shared resources, articles and tools relevant to CHC and complex care.
- Informal check-ins and wellbeing support between colleagues.
Events and Networking
Members are regularly invited to online and in-person events designed to be accessible and relevant to CHC agency nurses.
You can attend as often or as little as suits your schedule – the network is there when you need it.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Trusted Community Built Around CHC Practice
The CHC Nurses Agency Network has grown organically into a trusted peer community of around 500 CHC agency professionals.
Members value the network because it is:
- Relevant – focused specifically on CHC, DOLS and complex care.
- Supportive – a non-judgemental environment where nurses help each other.
- Practical – full of real-world tips, templates and shared experiences.
- Sustainable – friendships and professional bonds that last for years.
Improving Confidence, Competence and Wellbeing
By engaging with peers who understand CHC in depth, nurses in our network often report:
- Increased confidence in handling complex CHC and DOLS scenarios.
- Improved knowledge of frameworks, regulations and local practices.
- Better problem-solving skills through shared case learning.
- Enhanced resilience and wellbeing as a result of not feeling professionally isolated.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC agency nurse or CHC-focused registered nurse looking for community, support and professional development, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to welcome you.
Become part of a growing, supportive and knowledgeable group of CHC professionals who share your values, your challenges and your commitment to person-centred, safe and effective care.
Contact us today to find out how to join our private social media groups, attend upcoming events and connect with other CHC agency nurses across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide, invite-only community of CHC agency nurses who connect for support, networking and shared learning.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in or moving into CHC, complex care or agency-based CHC roles are eligible to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? Our main focus is agency CHC nurses, but we also welcome CHC nurses in permanent posts who actively work within CHC services.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website or social media to request an invitation to our private groups, subject to simple eligibility checks.
- Is membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network confidential? Yes, we use private, invite-only social media groups with clear rules to protect confidentiality and professionalism.
- What kind of support can I expect from the network? You can expect peer support, shared problem-solving, professional discussion, wellbeing check-ins and opportunities for informal mentoring.
- Does the CHC Nurses Agency Network offer training or events? We host regular online and in-person events, including topic-focused sessions, case discussions and informal meet-ups for CHC nurses.
- Can the network help me with CHC and Community DOLS issues? Yes, many discussions focus on real-world CHC and Community DOLS challenges, with members sharing practical advice and experience.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Please contact us directly for up-to-date information about any membership costs or contributions.
- How often do members interact within the network? Our core community is active every day, with nurses sharing professional issues and offering support 24-7-365.