CHC Nurses Agency Network | Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
A Dedicated Network for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy service created by and for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community settings. We combine expert CHC training, professional consultancy, and a thriving peer network to help agency nurses deliver safe, compliant and person-centred care every day.
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, our invite-only social groups, events and educational resources make life easier for agency nurses, support career development and improve outcomes for the people we care for.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Support from Nurses Who Truly Understand CHC Agency Work
Only another nurse really understands the pressures of complex caseloads, night shifts, safeguarding concerns and CHC assessments under time and system pressures. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you are surrounded by professionals who “get it” and who are committed to sharing knowledge, experience and practical advice.
We provide a safe, confidential space where CHC agency nurses can discuss professional issues 24/7/365, ask questions, debrief after difficult shifts and access peer-led solutions in real time.
A Relaxed, Professional Community to Grow Your Career
The network is a great place to relax and connect, while also building your professional profile. Many nurses in our community form strong friendships and long-term professional partnerships that extend far beyond a single assignment or employer.
Through our private social media groups, online discussions and regular events, you can:
- Share and receive CHC best practice tips and real-world case examples
- Discover new CHC agency opportunities and roles
- Access specialist CHC guidance from experienced peers and consultants
- Expand your professional network across the UK
- Build confidence in complex CHC decision-making and documentation
Specialist Training and Consultancy for CHC Agency Nurses
Comprehensive CHC Funding & Community DOL Application Training
We offer targeted training designed specifically for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, community settings and complex care packages. Our programmes cover the full CHC eligibility and funding process, including:
- Understanding CHC eligibility criteria and national frameworks
- Completing checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs) accurately
- Robust clinical documentation and evidence gathering
- Working effectively with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and multidisciplinary teams
- Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) application processes and legal considerations
Training sessions are delivered by experienced CHC nurses and consultants, ensuring content is practical, up-to-date and tailored to the realities of agency work. Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner wanting to refresh your knowledge, we help you work confidently and compliantly across multiple providers.
Preparing for CQC Inspections: Pre-CQC Assessments & Support
Many CHC agency nurses support care homes, domiciliary services and complex care providers ahead of Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers consultancy and guidance to help both individual nurses and organisations strengthen compliance.
Our pre-CQC assessment support can include:
- Reviewing care documentation, risk assessments and care plans
- Identifying gaps in safeguarding, capacity and consent processes
- Ensuring CHC-related documentation reflects person-centred planning
- Helping agency nurses understand their role and responsibilities during inspections
- Sharing action plans and templates to support improvement
This proactive approach helps maintain high standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance, supporting both your professional practice and the organisations you work with.
Supporting Seamless Transitions & Person-Centred Care
Ensuring Smooth Transitions Between Care Settings
CHC agency nurses are often central to hospital discharges, step-down arrangements and community transitions. Through our network, we share robust, nurse-tested approaches to transition planning that protect safety and dignity while reducing anxiety for patients and families.
Our guidance supports you to:
- Develop clear transition plans and communication pathways
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and families
- Maintain continuity of care and medication safety
- Identify and address clinical and social risks early
By building your confidence in this area, you can manage transitions more effectively, even when working across different agencies and providers.
Tailored Support for People with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Many CHC agency nurses work within learning disability services and complex community packages. The CHC Nurses Agency Network promotes best practice in person-centred care and support planning for individuals with Learning Disabilities.
We share resources and guidance to help you:
- Create individualised, strengths-based care plans
- Use communication tools and approaches that respect choice and autonomy
- Promote independence, dignity and quality of life
- Apply evidence-based interventions that enhance safety and wellbeing
Our collaborative, nurse-led approach ensures that people with LD receive truly personalised care wherever you are placed.
Expert Support for CHC Case Management & Complex Care
Strengthening Person-Centred Case Management
CHC agency nurses frequently support or lead aspects of case management for people eligible for Continuing Healthcare. Within our network, we share frameworks and tools that help you coordinate care safely and efficiently, even when you are not the permanent case manager.
Our focus includes:
- Understanding the full CHC pathway and your role within it
- Improving multidisciplinary communication and documentation
- Balancing clinical needs, risk and patient preferences
- Supporting timely reviews and ongoing eligibility considerations
This person-centred approach enhances outcomes for individuals while strengthening your professional practice and employability as a CHC agency nurse.
Compliance, Governance & Best Practice for Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network also helps members stay on top of governance, legal responsibilities and best practice. We interpret complex policy and regulation into practical, day-to-day guidance for agency nurses.
Through our groups and events you will:
- Stay updated on CHC and CQC regulatory changes
- Gain practical tips for documentation, record-keeping and audit-readiness
- Discuss ethical dilemmas, safeguarding concerns and capacity assessments
- Share experiences of working with different ICBs, local authorities and providers
This support reduces professional isolation, boosts confidence and helps you deliver care that is both clinically sound and fully compliant.
Events, Social Media Groups & Ongoing Peer Support
Regular Events to Bring CHC Agency Nurses Together
We run regular online and in-person events for CHC agency nurses, including webinars, workshops, case-study discussions and informal meet-ups. These sessions are designed to be:
- Relaxed and supportive – a space to talk openly with peers
- Educational – focused on real CHC practice, not just theory
- Networking-oriented – helping you build valuable professional connections
Many members tell us that connections formed at these events turn into long-standing friendships and career-supportive relationships that last for years.
Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
Our core community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stays connected through various confidential, invite-only social media groups. These groups are moderated to maintain professionalism and protect confidentiality, while still allowing open, honest discussion.
Within these groups you can:
- Ask clinical and CHC process questions at any time
- Share learning from challenging shifts and complex cases
- Hear about new opportunities, events and training
- Offer and receive peer support whenever you need it
We welcome new members to join our private groups and events, and we support you to integrate into the community from day one.
Experienced, Up-to-Date and Nurse-Led
Run by Nurses, for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is nurse-led, ensuring that everything we do is grounded in the realities of frontline practice. Our trainers, group leaders and consultants bring extensive experience in CHC, community nursing, case management and regulatory compliance.
We prioritise person-centred practice, professional integrity and continuous learning in every aspect of the network.
Keeping Pace with CHC Policy & Best Practice
We monitor evolving CHC, CQC and healthcare policy so that network members are always informed about the latest changes that affect their practice. Through our events, posts and resources, we translate policy into practical, day-to-day guidance for agency nurses.
By being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain a trusted source of current, relevant and nurse-focused information that supports safe, up-to-date practice wherever you work.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, community or complex care, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you. Whether you want to:
- Build your professional network
- Improve your CHC knowledge and confidence
- Access specialist training and consultancy
- Find a supportive community that understands CHC agency life
we welcome you to get in touch and join our growing network.
Connect with us today to access our private social media groups, events and resources, and take the next step in your CHC agency nursing career.
FAQs about CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a nurse-led community and consultancy supporting agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse working, or planning to work, in CHC, community or complex care agency roles in the UK can apply to join.
- Is membership of the network free? We offer a mixture of free community access and optional paid training or consultancy services, depending on your needs.
- What kind of training do you provide? We provide specialist training on CHC eligibility, assessments, documentation, community DoL applications and regulatory compliance for agency nurses.
- Do you help with CQC inspection preparation? Yes, we offer guidance and pre-CQC support to help nurses and providers strengthen care records, governance and compliance.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our invite-only groups connect around 500 CHC agency nurses who share professional advice, peer support and CHC updates confidentially, 24-7-365.
- Do you organise in-person or online events? We run a mix of online webinars, workshops and occasional in-person meet-ups focused on CHC practice, networking and support.
- Can new CHC nurses benefit from the network? Absolutely, the network is ideal for nurses new to CHC who want structured learning and support from experienced peers.
- How does the network help my nursing career? By joining you gain access to career-enhancing CHC knowledge, expert guidance, job insights and a strong professional network.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website or social channels to request membership and receive details of our private groups and upcoming events.