CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
Welcome to the CHC Nurses Agency Network
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by and for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community settings across the UK.
Our private network gives CHC agency nurses a safe place to connect, share experiences, access expert guidance and build their careers with confidence in a supportive, like‑minded community.
From informal peer support to structured CHC training, CQC preparation and professional development events, we help nurses navigate the realities of agency work while maintaining high standards of patient care.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Why Our Network Exists
Only another nurse truly understands the pressure, responsibility and emotional load that comes with working in CHC and complex community care.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network was created to bring agency nurses together, reduce isolation, and make day‑to‑day professional life easier through shared knowledge, practical support and real‑world experience.
A Private, Professional Space to Connect
We host several confidential, invite‑only social media groups where members can raise questions, share challenges and swap tips 24‑7‑365 with a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals.
These are nurse‑only spaces designed to protect your privacy, safeguard patients and encourage honest, judgement‑free discussion about the realities of CHC work.
Building Lasting Professional Relationships
We run regular online and in‑person events so CHC agency nurses can relax, network and learn from each other in a friendly environment.
Many nurses who meet through our network go on to collaborate professionally, support each other through new roles and often remain friends for years.
Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Skills & Knowledge
Expert‑Led CHC Training for Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers access to specialist CHC training designed around the real needs of agency nurses working with complex, high‑acuity patients.
We cover CHC eligibility, assessments, care planning, funding pathways and documentation, strengthening your ability to work confidently with commissioners, MDTs and case managers.
Boosting Confidence in Complex CHC Work
Our sessions help you interpret the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare, understand your responsibilities and advocate effectively for your patients.
You gain practical tools to deliver safe, person‑centred care, protect your NMC registration and demonstrate your value to both agencies and commissioners.
Community DOL and Legal Compliance Awareness
Staying Safe Within Legal & Regulatory Frameworks
Through the network, you can access guidance and signposting on community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) applications, safeguarding, capacity and best‑interest decision‑making in CHC settings.
We focus on helping agency nurses recognise risk, escalate concerns appropriately and work in line with legal requirements and local policies.
Support Around CQC, Quality & Compliance
Preparing Agency Nurses for CQC Expectations
Understanding What Good Looks Like
While the network is primarily a peer‑support and learning community, we also help members understand CQC standards and what inspectors look for when reviewing care providers and individual practice.
We share examples, tools and checklists to support safe record‑keeping, incident reporting and quality improvement in CHC and community placements.
Documentation & Professional Accountability
Protecting Your Practice as an Agency Nurse
Members regularly exchange best practice around care notes, risk assessments, care plans and escalation, helping you maintain clear, defensible documentation wherever you are placed.
By learning from experienced CHC nurses, you strengthen your professional accountability and protect yourself, your patients and your registration.
Focus on Learning Disabilities & Complex Community Care
Working with People with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Promoting Independence, Dignity and Person‑Centred Care
Many nurses in our network specialise in learning disabilities and autism within CHC and community placements, and actively share knowledge, tools and resources.
We encourage best practice around positive behaviour support, communication, co‑production and risk management that respects independence and dignity.
Balancing Safety and Quality of Life
Discussions in our groups often focus on finding the right balance between risk, restriction and quality of life for people with LD living in community settings.
By learning from colleagues facing similar challenges, you can make more confident, person‑centred decisions in complex, real‑world situations.
Industry Engagement & CHC Events
Regular Networking & Education Events
Stay Up to Date with CHC Practice
The CHC Nurses Agency Network organises webinars, discussion sessions and informal meet‑ups focused on Continuing Healthcare, community nursing and agency‑specific issues.
Events are designed to be practical, interactive and grounded in current policy, helping you stay informed about new guidance, frameworks and good practice.
24‑7‑365 Peer Support & Shared Learning
Real Support When You Need It Most
Our members use the network every day to seek advice on difficult shifts, complex patients, safeguarding concerns, boundaries and self‑care.
Having instant access to hundreds of experienced CHC nurses means you rarely have to face professional challenges alone.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
For Agency Nurses Working in CHC & Community Settings
Professional Growth in a Relaxed, Friendly Environment
Our network is a place to relax, offload and learn alongside colleagues who genuinely understand the pressures of agency nursing.
You can expand your professional contacts, discover new opportunities and grow your skills without the formality or pressure of traditional training programmes.
A Trusted Network of Around 500 CHC Agency Nurses
With a strong core membership of approximately 500 CHC agency nurses, you are joining an active, established community with a wealth of experience.
We welcome new members into our private social media groups and events, and support you to integrate quickly so you can benefit fully from the network.
How to Get Involved
If you are an agency nurse working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community complex care or learning disability services, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
Join our invite‑only social media groups, attend our events and start building the professional relationships, knowledge and confidence you need to thrive in CHC practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private community for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and community complex care, offering peer support, networking and professional development.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is open to registered nurses working with agencies in CHC, community complex care, learning disabilities or similar specialist community roles.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network free to join? Membership of our core invite‑only social media groups is generally free for eligible agency nurses, although some optional events or training may carry a small fee.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you express interest and are confirmed as a CHC or community agency nurse, we provide secure, invite‑only access to our confidential groups.
- What kind of support can I get from the network? You can get real‑time peer support, practical advice, shared resources, signposting and informal mentoring from experienced CHC nurses.
- Does the network provide formal CHC training? We signpost to, host and share specialist CHC training sessions and webinars designed to strengthen your knowledge of CHC frameworks, assessments and care planning.
- Will joining the network help my nursing career? Yes, many members use the network to build professional contacts, discover opportunities, develop specialist CHC skills and enhance their CVs.
- Is the network linked to any particular nursing agency? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community for CHC agency nurses and is not limited to one specific recruitment agency.
- Are discussions in the groups confidential? Our groups are private and invite‑only, and while we stress confidentiality and professionalism, members must also follow NMC, GDPR and employer policies at all times.
- How often do you run events or meet‑ups? We host regular online sessions throughout the year and arrange in‑person meet‑ups when possible, all advertised within our private groups.