CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training, Events & Support

Connect with the CHC Nurses Agency Network – a UK-wide community for Continuing Healthcare agency nurses. Access peer support, CHC and community DOLs guidance, specialist training, events and CPD opportunities focused on CHC, CQC readiness, learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Join our invite-only groups to share real-world practice, stay updated on policy changes and build your professional confidence, network and career in NHS Continuing Healthcare.

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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses


CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Expert Support for CHC Nurses

A Dedicated UK Network for CHC Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and associated services across the UK. We bring together agency nurses, independent practitioners and healthcare professionals who want to share knowledge, improve practice, and build a supportive professional network focused on high-quality patient care.

We understand that only another nurse truly appreciates the complexity, pressure and responsibility that comes with CHC nursing. Our network provides a safe, confidential space to connect, learn and grow with colleagues who understand the realities of your role.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than just a professional group – it is a peer-led community designed to support CHC nurses in all areas of their practice. With around 500 experienced CHC agency nursing professionals in our core network, we operate through invite-only, confidential social media groups, private forums and regular online and in-person events.

Our members regularly stay in touch, sharing experiences, clinical insights, policy updates and day-to-day challenges. Many nurses in our network become friends and remain connected for years, building a trusted professional support system that extends beyond any single job or contract.

A Relaxed Space to Connect, Share and Develop

We know CHC nursing can be demanding, emotionally intense and isolating at times. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a relaxed, safe environment where you can:

  • Connect with like-minded CHC nurses across the UK
  • Get peer support on complex cases, CHC assessments and community issues
  • Stay informed about policy changes, best practice and CQC expectations
  • Access and share resources, tips and guidance for CHC practice
  • Build your professional confidence and career prospects

Community, Events & Professional Networking

Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses

We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC nursing community together. These sessions cover a wide range of topics relevant to agency nurses and CHC practice, including:

  • Updates on Continuing Healthcare funding frameworks
  • Practical guidance on assessments, reviews and appeals
  • Best practice in care planning and multidisciplinary working
  • Managing complex behaviour, risk and safeguarding
  • Working effectively as an agency nurse within CHC teams

Our events also provide valuable networking opportunities, allowing you to meet other CHC nurses, share experiences and build supportive professional relationships.

24/7 Peer Support via Private Social Media Groups

The heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our confidential, invite-only social media groups. These are active 24-7-365, giving members constant access to professional discussion, advice and support on issues such as:

  • CHC checklists, DSTs and eligibility decisions
  • Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) applications
  • Complex care transitions and discharge planning
  • Working with CCGs/ICBs, local authorities and providers
  • Day-to-day professional issues specific to CHC and agency work

We welcome new CHC agency nurses into our community and encourage active, respectful participation so that everyone benefits from shared knowledge and lived experience.

Specialist Focus Areas for CHC Nurses

Transitions in Healthcare & Discharge Planning

Effective transitions between care settings are crucial for people eligible for CHC. Through our network, nurses share best practice on managing moves from hospital to home, care homes, hospices and community placements, ensuring safety, dignity and continuity of care.

Our discussions and shared resources help CHC nurses:

  • Coordinate safe discharge and admission pathways
  • Develop robust, person-centred transition plans
  • Communicate effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams
  • Reduce avoidable hospital readmissions and placement breakdowns

Pre-CQC Readiness and Quality of Care

While we are a network rather than a consultancy, many of our members are involved in settings subject to CQC regulation. Within the group we share:

  • Insights on pre-CQC assessments and preparation
  • Examples of evidence for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led services
  • Practical tips for documentation, audits and governance
  • Real-world experiences from recent inspections across different services

This collective knowledge supports CHC nurses to contribute confidently to quality improvement and compliance in every environment they work in.

Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism & Complex Needs

Many CHC agency nurses work with individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural needs. Our network actively shares:

  • Person-centred approaches to LD care and support planning
  • Strategies to promote independence, dignity and quality of life
  • Information on MCA, best interests decisions and restrictive practice
  • Resources for positive behaviour support (PBS) and risk management

By learning from each other’s experience, CHC nurses can deliver more effective, respectful care tailored to the needs of people with LD and autism.

CHC & Community DOLs: Training, Guidance and Peer Learning

CHC + Community DOL Application Process Support

The rules around Continuing Healthcare funding and community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) applications can be complex and constantly evolving. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members:

  • Share up-to-date guidance, templates and best practice
  • Discuss real-life scenarios and case law as it applies to practice
  • Offer peer support on MCA assessments and DOL processes
  • Explore how to document and justify least restrictive options

We also highlight relevant training opportunities and events that help CHC nurses stay compliant and confident in these high-risk areas.

Participation in CHC-Related Events and Workshops

As a network, we actively encourage members to attend and share information on relevant CHC, safeguarding, LD, mental health and legal update events. We:

  • Promote webinars, conferences and study days relevant to CHC practice
  • Host our own network meetups and learning sessions
  • Share key takeaways from national and local events
  • Support continuous professional development (CPD) for agency nurses

This ensures our community remains at the forefront of policy, practice and regulatory change in Continuing Healthcare.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to make the professional lives of CHC agency nurses easier, better connected and more informed. Whether you are experienced in CHC or new to this area of practice, our community can support you at every stage of your journey.

Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses

Our network is shaped by frontline CHC nurses who understand the realities of agency work, complex care and system pressures. We prioritise:

  • Honest, supportive professional discussion
  • Confidentiality and respect in all interactions
  • Sharing of practical, real-world solutions
  • Peer-led learning rather than top-down theory

Personal and Professional Growth

By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can:

  • Enhance your knowledge of CHC frameworks and processes
  • Improve your confidence in complex clinical and legal situations
  • Access mentorship and informal guidance from experienced colleagues
  • Discover new roles, opportunities and agencies through networking

Over time, many of our members build strong professional friendships that offer both emotional support and career development.

A Supportive Community for the Long Term

Our goal is to provide a long-term professional home for CHC nurses, wherever you work and whatever your agency. Many nurses stay with the network for years, remaining connected as they move between roles, regions and specialties.

We are committed to helping you navigate the complexities of modern Continuing Healthcare while maintaining your wellbeing, professional standards and passion for nursing.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you are a nurse working in, or interested in, NHS Continuing Healthcare or related community services, we would be delighted to welcome you into our network.

Get in Touch

To join our private groups or find out more about our events and community:

  • Visit our website contact page to submit a membership enquiry
  • Introduce yourself, your CHC experience and areas of interest
  • We will respond with details of our invite-only social media groups and next steps

Once accepted, you can start connecting with colleagues, accessing shared resources and contributing to a vibrant, knowledgeable CHC nursing community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and related services, offering peer support, networking and shared learning.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership is open to registered nurses with an interest or role in NHS Continuing Healthcare, including agency, bank and independent practitioners.
  3. Is the network only for agency nurses? Our core focus is on agency nurses in CHC, but we also welcome nurses in substantive CHC roles who want to share expertise and support the community.
  4. How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can request to join by contacting us via our website, after which we will provide details of our invite-only social media groups.
  5. What type of support does the network provide? We offer peer-to-peer support, shared resources, professional discussion, event signposting and a confidential space to explore complex CHC issues.
  6. Does the network provide formal training or consultancy? We are primarily a peer network, but we share and signpost high-quality training opportunities and practical guidance relevant to CHC nursing.
  7. Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network free to join? Membership of our core peer-support groups is typically free, though some optional events or external trainings may carry a separate cost.
  8. How active are the CHC Nurses Agency Network groups? Our invite-only social media groups are active 24-7-365, with regular daily discussions, questions and shared resources from members.
  9. What topics are discussed in the network? Members discuss CHC assessments, DSTs, appeals, community DOLs, LD and autism care, CQC readiness, safeguarding, complex cases and professional issues.
  10. Can I remain anonymous or private within the group? We expect professional conduct and confidentiality, and while you participate under your own profile, we encourage discretion when discussing cases and services.

Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network today and connect with a supportive community of Continuing Healthcare nurses committed to excellence, shared learning and compassionate, compliant care.



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