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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
The UK’s dedicated community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses and healthcare professionals
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist hub for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), complex care and community-based services across the UK.
We combine expert CHC training, healthcare consultancy and a thriving peer support network to help nurses grow their careers, improve clinical practice and deliver safer, more effective patient care.
About CHC Nurses Agency Network
Created by nurses, for nurses, the CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a professional community where CHC and agency nurses can connect, learn and share freely.
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stays in touch 24/7 through confidential, invite-only social media groups, building long-term professional and personal relationships.
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the realities of nursing—the workload, the pressure and the responsibility—so we provide a safe, supportive space to discuss both professional and practical issues.
What We Offer CHC & Agency Nurses
1. Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses
Our Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training programmes are designed specifically for agency nurses, CHC assessors and healthcare professionals working with complex care and NHS CHC funding pathways.
We focus on practical skills such as CHC assessments, Decision Support Tool (DST) completion, funding applications and best-interest decision making, helping you feel confident and competent in everyday clinical practice.
2. Healthcare Consultancy & CHC Process Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network connects you with experienced professionals who understand CHC frameworks, community DOL (Deprivation of Liberty) processes and complex care pathways.
We offer guidance to support service providers, agencies and individual nurses to improve documentation, streamline CHC processes and maintain high standards of care and compliance.
3. Supportive Professional Community & Peer Networking
Our network is a place to relax, debrief and connect with colleagues who truly understand CHC and agency work.
Through private social media groups, nurses share professional challenges, ask clinical questions, swap practical tips and offer emotional and peer support around the clock.
4. Regular CHC Events, Workshops & Meet-Ups
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC nursing community together, covering topics such as CHC eligibility, care planning, safeguarding, risk management and regulatory expectations.
These events are designed to be interactive, practical and career-enhancing, while also giving nurses a chance to network and build long-term professional connections and friendships.
5. Learning Disability & Complex Needs Support
Many of our members work with individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural needs, often within CHC-funded packages and community settings.
We share best-practice approaches to person-centred care, risk assessments, positive behaviour support and multi-disciplinary working to improve outcomes and protect both patients and professionals.
6. Community DOL & Legal Framework Awareness
Our network supports nurses in understanding Community Deprivation of Liberty (Community DOL), Mental Capacity Act considerations and the practical impact of legal frameworks on daily nursing practice.
We promote safe, lawful and rights-based care by sharing resources, experiences and training around complex capacity and liberty issues in community settings.
7. Career Development & Professional Growth for Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is committed to helping you develop your nursing career, whether you are new to agency work or an experienced CHC professional.
Members benefit from mentoring, signposting, peer advice and access to opportunities that enhance clinical skills, leadership capabilities and long-term career prospects in CHC and complex care.
8. 24/7 Professional Discussion in Private Groups
We maintain several confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC and agency nurses can safely discuss real-world cases, documentation, workload issues, expectations from commissioners and agencies, and day-to-day practice challenges.
This constant flow of shared knowledge means you never feel isolated in your decisions or professional responsibilities, even when working alone in community settings.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
- Created by CHC and agency nurses who truly understand the pressures and realities of complex community care.
- Active core community of around 500 CHC agency professionals sharing knowledge, experience and support 24-7-365.
- Specialist focus on Continuing Healthcare, community nursing and complex care pathways.
- Regular training and events to keep your CHC knowledge current and your practice evidence-based.
- Safe, confidential peer spaces where you can ask questions and discuss sensitive professional issues.
- Networking and friendship opportunities with nurses who often remain in touch and connected for many years.
- Improved confidence and competence in CHC assessments, documentation, funding processes and legal frameworks.
- Support for both clinical and emotional wellbeing in a demanding and often isolating area of nursing practice.
Transforming CHC & Agency Nursing Through Community and Knowledge
At the CHC Nurses Agency Network, we believe that better supported nurses provide better care.
By combining structured CHC training, real-time peer-to-peer learning and a robust professional support network, we help agency nurses deliver safer, more consistent and more person-centred care to some of the most vulnerable individuals in the community.
Whether you are looking to deepen your CHC expertise, expand your professional network or simply talk to people who understand what you deal with every day, our network is here to support you.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who work in, or have a strong interest in, Continuing Healthcare, agency nursing and complex community care.
You can request to join our private social media groups, attend our events and become an active part of our expanding CHC nursing community.
Once connected, you will gain access to shared resources, discussions, training opportunities and peer support that can make your professional life easier and more rewarding.
Conclusion
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to empower CHC and agency nurses through specialist training, practical support and strong professional relationships.
By joining our network, you gain a community that understands your challenges, supports your growth and helps you deliver safe, effective and compassionate care within the CHC and complex care landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a specialist UK-wide community offering training, support and networking for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and agency roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses, CHC assessors and agency healthcare professionals involved in CHC, complex care or community nursing can join.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Our primary focus is on UK Continuing Healthcare frameworks, so most members are UK-based nurses and professionals.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? Yes, we offer specialist CHC training covering assessments, DST completion, funding processes and related legal frameworks.
- How do your private social media groups work? Members are invited into confidential, moderated groups where they can discuss professional issues, ask questions and share experiences 24/7.
- Are your events online or in person? We host a mix of online webinars, virtual sessions and occasional in-person meet-ups depending on demand and location.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Some elements of the community are free to access, while specific training, events or programmes may carry a fee.
- Do you help with Community DOL and legal aspects of CHC? Yes, we support nurses with information, training and peer discussion around Community DOL, the Mental Capacity Act and CHC-related legal issues.
- Can newly qualified or CHC-new nurses join? Absolutely, we welcome nurses at all levels of experience, including those who are new to CHC or agency nursing.
- How can I get started and join the network? You can contact us via our website or social media channels to request access to our private groups and find out about upcoming events and training.
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