CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
A Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses & Healthcare Organisations
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy service dedicated to agency nurses and healthcare providers working within NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community care, and complex care settings.
We combine expert CHC training, practical consultancy, and a strong peer network to help nurses and organisations deliver safe, compliant, and person-centred care – while making professional life easier, more informed, and better supported.
Our private network of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals connects experienced nurses who truly understand the pressures of frontline care, CHC assessments, and complex discharge planning. Through our invite-only social media groups, regular events, and specialist education, we help you build knowledge, confidence, and a long-term professional support system.
What We Do at CHC Nurses Agency Network
CHC Training & Education for Agency Nurses
We deliver focused Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training designed specifically for agency nurses, community nurses, and independent practitioners who support patients with complex, long-term health needs.
Our training covers CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tool (DST) completion, MDT processes, dispute resolution, and Community DoLS applications, helping you work confidently within legal and regulatory frameworks while advocating effectively for patients.
Sessions are led by experienced CHC professionals who bring real-world case examples, practical documentation tips, and up-to-date guidance on current NHS CHC policy and best practice.
Healthcare Consultancy & CHC Support for Organisations
Alongside our network of nurses, we provide consultancy and advisory services for care providers, case managers and healthcare organisations involved in CHC-funded care and complex packages.
We support with care pathway design, CHC documentation quality, MDT preparation, and funding panel readiness, helping you streamline processes, reduce delays, and maintain compliance with national frameworks and local policies.
Our consultancy is tailored to your service – whether you are a care home, domiciliary care provider, supported living service, or independent agency team – and focuses on improving both care quality and operational efficiency.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Private Social Media Groups & Peer Support
We know that only another nurse truly understands the daily pressure, emotional load, and responsibility attached to complex, CHC-funded caseloads. That’s why our CHC Nurses Agency Network is built around genuine peer support.
Members gain access to our confidential, invite-only social media groups, where CHC agency nurses share professional issues, ask questions, debrief difficult situations, and exchange practical advice 24/7/365.
Many nurses in our community go on to build lasting friendships, mentoring relationships, and new professional collaborations that support them for years throughout their nursing careers.
Regular Events, Meet-Ups & CHC-Focused Sessions
We run regular online and in-person events to keep our CHC nurse community connected and up to date with changes across the sector.
These include educational webinars, informal meet-ups, workshops, and networking sessions focused on CHC practice, community nursing, safeguarding, and complex care coordination.
Our events provide a relaxed space to learn, share experiences, and connect with other nurses who work in similar environments, strengthening your clinical practice and your professional network at the same time.
Key Areas of Expertise
Safe Transitions of Care & Discharge Planning
Transitions from hospital to home, care home, or supported living are some of the most vulnerable periods for patients receiving CHC or complex care funding.
Through our training and consultancy, we support nurses and organisations to plan safe, coordinated care transitions that prioritise clinical safety, communication, and continuity of care – helping reduce readmissions and avoid unnecessary breakdowns in care packages.
Pre-CQC Readiness & Quality Improvement Support
Although we are primarily a network for nurses, many of our members work in services preparing for CQC inspections and quality reviews.
We offer advisory support and training around documentation standards, risk management, care planning, and governance, so that teams can align practice with CQC’s key questions and regulatory expectations in community and complex care settings.
Person-Centred Care for Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Many CHC-funded and community nursing packages involve people with learning disabilities, autism, or multiple long-term conditions, who require detailed, person-centred care planning.
Through our guidance and peer learning, we promote holistic, person-led approaches that respect individual preferences, communication needs, and rights, while meeting clinical, behavioural, and safety requirements in a consistent and dignified way.
Specialist CHC & Community DoLS Education
Understanding NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Our specialist CHC education sessions give nurses a clear, structured understanding of the NHS Continuing Healthcare framework, from initial checklists through to full DST assessments and review processes.
We explain how needs are interpreted across the CHC domains, how evidence should be documented, and how agency nurses can contribute meaningfully to MDTs, ensuring patients’ needs are accurately represented and properly funded.
Community DoLS & Legal Safeguards
For nurses working with adults who lack capacity and require restrictions to keep them safe, we offer training on Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) and wider legal frameworks.
We cover consent, capacity, least restrictive practice, and documentation requirements, helping nurses deliver care that is both legally compliant and ethically sound.
Professional Case Discussion & Reflective Practice
Within our network, we encourage structured case discussion and reflective practice, so nurses can safely explore complex scenarios, boundaries, safeguarding concerns, and ethical dilemmas.
This peer-led learning builds deeper understanding, supports revalidation requirements, and enhances the quality of decision-making in challenging CHC and community nursing situations.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain much more than training – you access a trusted community of professionals who share your environment, your challenges, and your commitment to high-quality patient care.
We help you to:
- Build strong professional connections with CHC and community agency nurses across the UK.
- Stay up to date with CHC policy changes, best practice guidance, and documentation standards.
- Develop your clinical confidence in CHC assessments, complex care, and community practice.
- Access peer support 24/7 through confidential, invite-only online communities.
- Enhance your career prospects by expanding your expertise and your professional network.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse, new to agency work, or a healthcare organisation collaborating with agency teams, the CHC Nurses Agency Network provides the education, support, and connection you need to deliver outstanding care.
How to Get Involved
If you are a nurse working in (or moving into) CHC, community, or complex care, we would be delighted to welcome you into our network.
You can:
- Enquire about joining our private social media groups for real-time peer support.
- Register for upcoming CHC training sessions and events.
- Contact us to discuss consultancy or support for your organisation or service.
Connect with us today to become part of a strong, knowledgeable and supportive CHC agency nursing community that understands your work and stands beside you in practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and support hub for agency nurses and healthcare providers working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- 2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse working in, or interested in, CHC, community nursing, or complex care – including agency, bank, and independent nurses – is welcome to apply to join.
- 3. Do you provide formal CHC training? Yes, we offer structured CHC training covering eligibility, DST completion, MDT processes, documentation, and best practice for agency and community nurses.
- 4. Are your social media groups really private? Our groups are strictly invite-only and moderated to remain confidential, professional and safe for open discussion between members.
- 5. How often do you run events for nurses? We run regular online sessions and periodic in-person events throughout the year, including webinars, workshops, and informal meet-ups.
- 6. Can healthcare organisations work with you for consultancy? Yes, we support care providers, agencies and services with CHC-related consultancy, process improvement, and staff education.
- 7. Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership terms and any associated fees depend on the level of access and services required, and we are happy to discuss options with you directly.
- 8. Do you help with Community DoLS and legal issues? We provide training and guidance on Community DoLS, capacity, consent and legal safeguards as they apply to CHC and community nursing practice.
- 9. Can your network help with my NMC revalidation? Yes, our training, reflective discussions and peer support can all contribute to your CPD hours and reflective accounts for NMC revalidation.
- 10. How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us to express your interest, and we will guide you through joining the network, accessing groups, and booking onto relevant CHC training or events.