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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Community & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
Connecting, Supporting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses working across the UK. We bring together nurses who understand the realities of agency work, providing a safe space to connect, share knowledge, and develop your CHC nursing career.
Our network is built by nurses, for nurses. We know the pressures, responsibilities and daily challenges that come with delivering high-quality CHC care in hospitals, community settings and care homes. Through our supportive community, regular events, training and peer-led consultancy, we help agency nurses feel less isolated and more confident in their professional practice.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an invite-only professional hub of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who collaborate, support each other and share best practice 24/7/365.
We host private social media groups, virtual meet-ups and in-person events where nurses can relax, talk openly about work, and build long-lasting friendships and professional connections. Many nurses in our community have stayed in touch for years, creating a trusted network that goes beyond individual agency assignments.
Our Core Support & Consultancy Services for CHC Agency Nurses
Support with Transitions in Healthcare Settings
Moving between care settings and different agency placements can be challenging for both nurses and patients. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers peer guidance, shared resources and practical tips to support safe and effective transitions between hospital, community and care home environments.
Through our community discussions and knowledge-sharing, you can learn how other CHC nurses manage complex transitions, maintain continuity of care, and advocate for safe discharge and placement decisions for vulnerable individuals.
Pre-CQC Preparedness & Quality Support
Agency nurses often play a vital role in helping services prepare for Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections. Within our network, experienced CHC nurses share checklists, good practice examples and peer advice on working in settings under CQC regulation.
By accessing the collective experience of our community, you can better understand CQC expectations, documentation standards, person-centred care requirements and compliance considerations that affect agency nurses in both NHS and independent settings.
Person-Centred Care Planning for Learning Disabilities & CHC
Many CHC nurses support individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism and complex needs. Our community regularly discusses person-centred care planning, risk assessment, communication strategies and MDT working to improve outcomes for people with LD who qualify for CHC funding.
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to real-world insights and shared tools that help you deliver holistic, dignified and person-led care in line with current best practice and relevant legislation.
Specialist CHC Training, Events & Professional Development
CHC Assessments & Community DoLS Application Process Training
The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports your continuing professional development (CPD) with focused learning around Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments, eligibility, funding and Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Through webinars, peer-led tutorials and shared resources, we explore topics such as CHC decision support tool (DST) domains, checklist completion, legal frameworks, documentation, community DoLS applications and effective liaison with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local authorities.
Stay Updated with CHC-Related Events, Policy Changes & Best Practice
CHC is a complex and evolving area of practice. Our network keeps members up to date with policy changes, national guidance, case law updates and local commissioning practices that affect CHC agency work.
We run and promote online events, workshops, networking sessions and informal drop-ins where agency nurses can discuss current issues, share experiences from different regions, and stay ahead of changes that impact their day-to-day practice.
A Professional Community Designed for Agency Nurses
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a series of confidential, invite-only social media groups where members can post questions, share challenges and celebrate successes at any time of day or night.
Whether you are on a night shift, about to start a new placement or facing a complex CHC case, you can reach out to hundreds of experienced CHC agency colleagues for advice, reassurance and practical support.
Regular In-Person and Online Networking Events
We organise regular meet-ups, study sessions and relaxed social events to bring our community of agency nurses together. These events help you develop your professional network, build friendships and feel part of a wider CHC specialist community.
Many of our members report that the network has not only improved their confidence and clinical knowledge, but also their work–life balance and emotional wellbeing by reducing the isolation that agency work can sometimes bring.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
- Built by nurses, for nurses – a community that truly understands the pressures of CHC agency work.
- Approximately 500 members – a strong, active core network of CHC agency professionals across the UK.
- Practical peer support – real-world advice on CHC caseloads, documentation, safeguarding and complex care.
- Ongoing learning – informal and structured opportunities to build your CHC and Community DoLS expertise.
- Stronger professional identity – feel valued, connected and recognised as a CHC specialist nurse.
- Confidential, safe spaces – private channels where you can talk honestly about professional issues.
- Support across NHS and independent sectors – relevant whether you work in hospitals, community or care homes.
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network can help you grow your career, increase your knowledge, reduce stress and build meaningful professional relationships that last well beyond any single contract or assignment.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are actively working or experienced in CHC and agency nursing and who are committed to professional standards and peer support.
To request access to our private social media groups and events, simply contact us via our website or designated channels, briefly share your CHC/agency background, and we will guide you through the next steps to join the network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide, invite-only professional community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses to connect, share knowledge and access peer support.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is open to registered nurses with experience or a strong interest in CHC and agency nursing across NHS and independent settings.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership details, including any fees, are confirmed on enquiry and may vary depending on events or additional services offered.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your membership request is accepted, you will receive invitation links to our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We offer and signpost to a range of learning opportunities, including webinars, discussions and resources focused on CHC assessments, funding and Community DoLS.
- Are your events online or in person? We run a mix of online events, virtual meet-ups and in-person gatherings depending on member needs and location.
- Can the network help me with complex CHC cases? Yes, members regularly share real-world experiences, guidance and peer support around complex CHC cases and documentation.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network suitable for both NHS and private sector nurses? Absolutely, our community includes CHC agency nurses who work across NHS, local authority and independent sector services.
- Are discussions within the network confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and we expect all members to follow strict confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network to join? You can reach us via our website contact form or designated communication channels to request more information and start the joining process.
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