CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support and Consultancy for Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses and Healthcare Providers Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy dedicated to empowering nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), agency nursing, and complex community care settings. We combine expert training, peer support, and professional consultancy to help nurses and organisations deliver safe, compliant and person-centred care.
Built by nurses for nurses, our network recognises the pressures of modern healthcare and agency work. We provide the tools, knowledge, community and confidence you need to navigate CHC frameworks, CQC expectations, complex discharges, learning disability support, and community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Whether you are an independent CHC agency nurse, a nursing agency, a case manager, or a healthcare provider, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a trusted space to learn, connect, share and grow your professional practice.
What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a thriving professional community of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals connected via confidential, invite-only social media groups and regular online and in-person events.
We offer a relaxed yet professional environment where CHC nurses can:
- Build strong professional contacts and referral pathways.
- Access specialist CHC training and consultancy tailored to real-world practice.
- Share professional issues 24/7/365 in a safe, supportive online space.
- Develop their career in nursing with enhanced knowledge and skills.
- Connect with peers who truly understand the pressures of nursing and agency work.
Many of our members form long-lasting friendships and support networks that continue for years. We welcome new nurses and healthcare professionals into our private social media groups, professional forums and regular networking events.
Our Specialist Healthcare Services
Transitions in Healthcare and Discharge Planning
Supporting Safe and Seamless Patient Transfers
Transition points in care – such as discharge from hospital to home, moving into a care home, or transferring between providers – are high-risk moments for patients and families. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers expert guidance and training to help nurses and organisations manage these transitions safely and efficiently.
Our members and consultants share best practice in discharge planning, community set-up, multidisciplinary working and CHC-funded packages, ensuring continuity of care and reduced readmission risk. We support nurses to develop personalised transition plans that protect safety, dignity and patient experience.
Pre-CQC Readiness and Quality Assurance Support
Preparing Nursing Services for CQC Inspection
For agencies and services delivering CHC-funded care, CQC compliance is essential. Through our network of experienced CHC nurses and consultants, we provide pre-CQC readiness support to help you understand and meet regulatory expectations.
We support providers with mock audits, policy reviews, documentation checks and best practice sharing, enabling teams to identify gaps before inspection. Our goal is to strengthen your governance, safety, effectiveness and responsiveness so you can approach inspections with confidence.
Care and Support Planning for Learning Disabilities and Autism
Person-Centred, Dignified and Inclusive Support
Learning Disability (LD) and Autism care requires specialist skills and a genuinely person-centred approach. Many CHC Nurses Agency Network members have extensive experience in LD, Autism, and complex behavioural support, and we actively share this expertise across our community.
We promote evidence-based care and support planning that focuses on independence, communication, sensory needs, risk management and meaningful daily living. Our approach emphasises dignity, rights, inclusion and quality of life, ensuring that individuals receive safe, respectful and empowering support within CHC or social care frameworks.
CHC Training and Community DoLS Application Support
Building Confidence in CHC Frameworks and Legal Processes
The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training designed for agency nurses, case managers and providers working in community settings. Our training covers CHC eligibility, Decision Support Tools (DST), care coordination, funding pathways and review processes.
We also offer guidance and peer support around community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications, capacity assessments and best-interest decision-making. By increasing legal and procedural understanding, we help nurses and organisations provide legally sound, rights-based and compliant care.
CHC-Focused Events, Webinars and Networking
Stay Informed, Connected and Up to Date
We run regular CHC-focused events, webinars, workshops and networking sessions to keep our community at the forefront of sector developments. Topics include policy changes, best practice in community care, clinical updates, documentation standards and safeguarding.
These events give members the chance to ask questions, share case experiences, connect with experts and learn from real-world examples. Our network ensures you remain up to date with the latest guidance and practical tools to deliver safe CHC-funded care.
Peer-Led Case Management Insight and Support
Collaborative, Person-Centred Coordination of Care
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network work as or alongside case managers, complex care coordinators and senior CHC clinicians. Through our community, we share templates, tools, approaches and real-life learning around complex case management.
Our focus is on holistic, person-centred coordination that brings together families, MDTs, agencies and commissioners. We help professionals to streamline communication, optimise resources, uphold regulatory standards and improve patient outcomes and quality of life across community settings.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community Built by CHC Agency Nurses
Only another nurse truly understands the daily pressures, responsibilities and emotional load of nursing and agency work. Our network is built and led by experienced CHC nurses who understand your reality and create a supportive, non-judgemental environment.
Practical Support for Real-World Challenges
Members use our confidential groups to discuss real cases, documentation queries, CHC panels, clinical dilemmas and professional boundaries, receiving peer support around the clock. This practical advice helps you feel less isolated and more confident in your day-to-day practice.
Continuous Professional Development and Learning
We believe in continuous improvement and lifelong learning. Our training, events and shared resources are regularly updated to reflect current CHC guidance, NHS frameworks, CQC requirements and best practice standards in community and complex care.
Confidential, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network operates through confidential, invite-only social media groups, giving you a safe space to raise professional issues, debrief after difficult shifts and seek advice 24-7-365. Professional boundaries and confidentiality are always respected.
Stronger Careers, Stronger Care
By joining our network, you benefit from career development, mentoring opportunities, peer recommendations and visibility within the CHC community. As you grow, so does the quality and safety of care delivered across the sector.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome registered nurses, agency nurses, CHC practitioners, case managers and healthcare professionals who are passionate about high-quality community and CHC-funded care.
- Contact us via our website contact form to express your interest in joining.
- We will provide details of our private social media groups and upcoming events.
- Once accepted, you can immediately begin connecting with our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner, our network will help you enhance your knowledge, broaden your professional contacts and improve the care you deliver.
In Summary
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than just a group – it is a professional community, learning hub and support system dedicated to Continuing Healthcare nurses and agencies. We combine expert insight, peer support, training and consultancy to raise standards of care across the UK.
If you want to feel better supported in your role, keep up with CHC changes, and connect with others who understand your work, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you. Contact us today to find out how to join and start benefiting from our specialist community and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy for nurses and professionals working in Continuing Healthcare and agency-based complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses, agency nurses, CHC practitioners, case managers and healthcare professionals involved in CHC or complex community care are welcome to apply.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Our primary focus is on UK-based CHC frameworks and practice, so most members are UK nurses and professionals.
- How do I join your private social media groups? You can request to join by contacting us through our website or email, after which we will guide you through our invite-only process.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? Yes, we offer specialist CHC training covering eligibility, DSTs, care coordination, documentation standards and community-based practice.
- Can you help my organisation prepare for a CQC inspection? We offer pre-CQC readiness support, including shared tools, peer insight and consultancy to help you strengthen compliance and quality.
- Do you support nurses working with learning disabilities and autism? Yes, our network shares extensive experience and resources in LD and Autism care, including person-centred planning and behaviour support.
- Are your events and webinars recorded? Many of our online events and webinars are recorded so members can access learning materials at a convenient time.
- Is the network suitable for newly qualified or new-to-CHC nurses? Absolutely, we support nurses at all stages, from newly qualified to highly experienced CHC practitioners.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us via our website contact form, email or social media to ask questions, request information or start the process of joining the network.