CHC Nurses Agency Network | Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
Connecting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and consultancy for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses and healthcare professionals. We bring together a growing network of CHC-specialist nurses, providing expert support, training, events and peer connection to help you build your career, navigate complex CHC processes and deliver outstanding patient-centred care.
With a core community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, our network offers a safe, confidential space to share real-world experiences, ask questions, access guidance and stay up to date with the latest CHC policies, best practice and regulatory requirements.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Relax, Connect and Share With Nurses Who Understand
We know that only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibilities and emotional demands of nursing — especially within Continuing Healthcare (CHC). The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a welcoming, informal environment where you can relax, de-stress and connect with colleagues who “get it”.
Members regularly support each other with practical advice, clinical insights and moral support, making agency nursing in CHC more sustainable, rewarding and less isolating.
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
Our network is built around a series of confidential, invite-only social media groups where professional issues are discussed openly and safely, 24/7/365. From complex CHC cases to shift challenges and career questions, you can tap into a wealth of shared knowledge any time you need it.
Many nurses in our community build lasting friendships, maintaining contact and supporting one another for years, no matter where their agency assignments take them.
CHC-Focused Training, Workshops and Events
Regular Networking Events for CHC Agency Nurses
We run regular in-person and online events specifically for CHC agency nurses. These are designed to help you:
- Build a strong professional network within the CHC sector
- Share best practice and discuss real case scenarios
- Stay informed about local and national CHC developments
- Reduce the sense of isolation that can come with agency work
Events are friendly, informal and highly practical, giving you the chance to meet other CHC professionals, ask questions and develop your knowledge in a relaxed environment.
Specialist Training in CHC Processes & Community DOL
Our network offers access to specialist CHC training to strengthen your understanding and confidence in areas such as:
- NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility criteria and assessments
- Decision Support Tool (DST) completion and documentation
- Care planning and review processes in CHC
- CHC funding pathways and appeals
- Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) applications and safeguards
Training is delivered by experienced CHC professionals and is tailored to the realities of agency nursing roles, with a focus on practical, applicable skills that improve both compliance and patient outcomes.
Support for Safe & Seamless Patient Transitions
Managing Transitions in Continuing Healthcare
Transitions between care settings — such as hospital to home, care home placements or complex community packages — are high-risk moments for patients and families. Through our shared expertise and guidance, we help CHC agency nurses manage these transitions safely and effectively.
Our community shares proven approaches to handovers, communication, documentation and risk management so that you can support smooth, patient-centred transitions in every setting you work.
Person-Centred Care Planning During Transitions
We promote person-centred care planning that looks beyond clinical needs to include emotional, social and environmental factors. Members exchange templates, tools and practical tips for designing care plans that maximise independence, safety and quality of life during and after transitions.
Best Practice in Learning Disability & Complex Care Within CHC
Person-Centred Support for Learning Disabilities
Many CHC agency nurses work with individuals who have Learning Disabilities (LD), autism and other complex needs. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can access peer advice on:
- Developing person-centred, strengths-based support plans
- Promoting dignity, choice and independence in daily living
- Working collaboratively with families and multi-disciplinary teams
- Balancing safety with the least restrictive practice
Our focus is on evidence-based practice and real-world solutions that respect each person’s rights, preferences and long-term aspirations.
Promoting Wellbeing, Safety and Rights
Members share best practice around Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding, mental capacity, risk assessment and DOLs, ensuring care remains safe, lawful and genuinely person-centred. This collaborative knowledge-sharing helps you deliver the highest standard of care in complex CHC packages.
Staying Up to Date With CHC Policy & Regulatory Changes
CHC Policy Updates, Guidance & Resources
CHC is a rapidly evolving area, with frequent changes to national frameworks, local policies and legal interpretations. The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you stay current by sharing:
- Updates on national CHC and Community DOL guidance
- Key learning from case law and ombudsman decisions
- Best practice documents, frameworks and tools
- Links to trusted CHC resources and training materials
By staying informed, you protect yourself professionally, strengthen your practice and improve the support you can offer patients and families.
CQC Standards Awareness for Agency Nurses
While we are not a provider organisation, we recognise that CHC agency nurses work within CQC-regulated services. Our network supports nurses to understand how their practice contributes to:
- Safe and effective care delivery
- Person-centred outcomes aligned with CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs)
- Good documentation and communication during inspections
- Embedding a culture of continuous improvement
This awareness helps agency nurses add value to every service they work in and enhances their professional profile with agencies and providers.
Career Development & Professional Growth in CHC
Build a Strong CHC Career as an Agency Nurse
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed to support your long-term career in Continuing Healthcare. Through our community you can:
- Discover new CHC roles and opportunities through networking
- Gain insight into working with different commissioners and providers
- Strengthen your clinical and legal understanding of CHC
- Increase your confidence in complex assessments and reviews
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner, our network helps you progress, specialise and stand out in this highly skilled area of nursing.
Mentoring, Peer Advice & Informal Consultancy
Within the network you will find experienced CHC nurses who informally offer peer mentoring, case discussion and guidance. This kind of on-the-ground, real-world support is invaluable when:
- Preparing for complex CHC assessments or panel meetings
- Managing challenging multi-agency situations
- Balancing ethical, legal and clinical considerations
- Navigating agency expectations and workload pressures
By sharing knowledge and supporting each other, we raise standards across the CHC agency nursing workforce.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network means gaining access to a trusted, experienced group of CHC agency nurses who are committed to supporting each other and improving care. Our network offers:
- A safe, confidential space to discuss real professional challenges
- 24/7 peer support via invite-only social media groups
- Regular events, workshops and networking opportunities
- Access to CHC-focused training and shared resources
- Career development insights and informal mentoring
If you work in or are moving into NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex care or Community DOLs as an agency nurse, our network can help make your professional life easier, more informed and better connected.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We warmly welcome new members who are currently working in, or have a strong interest in, CHC agency nursing. To join our private groups and be invited to upcoming events, simply get in touch via our website or social channels and we will guide you through the next steps.
Become part of a professional community that understands your work, supports your growth and helps you deliver the best possible outcomes for the people you care for.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a community and support network for nurses working in or interested in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and health professionals who work in, or are moving into, CHC and complex care as agency staff are welcome to join.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership details and any costs are confirmed at the point of enquiry, depending on the activities and support you wish to access.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your membership is confirmed, you will receive invitations and links to our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- Do you offer CHC training for agency nurses? Yes, we provide access to specialist training and shared resources on CHC assessments, care planning, funding and Community DOLs.
- Can I get help with specific CHC cases or questions? You can discuss anonymised cases within the network to gain peer advice, practical tips and different professional perspectives.
- Do you organise in-person or online events? We run a mix of online and in-person events, workshops and meet-ups for networking, learning and peer support.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Our focus is on the UK NHS Continuing Healthcare framework, so membership is primarily for UK-based professionals.
- How will joining the network help my career? The network can help you build contacts, deepen your CHC expertise, gain confidence and discover opportunities across different agencies and providers.
- How do I join or find out more? To join or request more information, contact us via our website or social media, and we will provide full details on how to become part of the network.