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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Nursing Community, Training & Support
A Dedicated Network for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and support hub for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex community care across the UK.
Created by nurses, for nurses, our network brings together over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who understand the realities, pressures and rewards of CHC nursing, and who want to share knowledge, opportunities and support.
We provide a safe, friendly and professional space where CHC nurses can connect, learn, de‑stress and grow their careers through ongoing training, consultancy, events and peer-to-peer networking.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than just another online group – it is a trusted professional network specifically focused on CHC and complex care in the community.
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the intensity of CHC work, the complexity of assessments and the emotional demands of caring for people with high levels of need.
Through our confidential, invite‑only social media groups, regular virtual and in‑person meet‑ups and CHC-focused training, we help agency nurses feel less isolated, better informed and more confident in their day‑to‑day roles.
Key Services and Benefits for CHC Agency Nurses
Supportive Community & Peer Networking
Our private, moderated groups provide a safe space for CHC nurses to talk openly about professional issues, ethical dilemmas, workloads, documentation, and work–life balance.
Members share practical advice, tips, resources and real‑world experiences, helping each other navigate CHC assessments, reviews, funding panels and complex care planning.
Many of our nurses build strong friendships that last for years, creating a reliable support system they can turn to 24‑7‑365.
CHC‑Focused Training & Professional Development
We offer access to specialist training designed to build skills and confidence in all aspects of Continuing Healthcare, including:
- Understanding and applying the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Completing high‑quality CHC checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Writing robust CHC reports and evidence‑based rationales
- Best practice in community care planning and case management
- Compliance with CQC standards in CHC and community settings
Our sessions are suitable for both new agency nurses entering CHC and experienced CHC practitioners looking to refresh and update their knowledge.
Expert Consultancy for CHC Nursing Practice
For nurses, teams and small providers, we offer consultancy and mentoring around CHC processes, documentation and complex cases.
This includes guidance on CHC eligibility arguments, appeals support, evidence preparation and improving the quality and consistency of clinical records used in CHC decision‑making.
By working with us, CHC nurses can strengthen their practice, reduce stress around panels and reviews, and deliver clearer, more defensible clinical evidence.
Specialist Areas of CHC Support
Transitions Between Care Settings
Ensuring Safe, Seamless Moves for CHC Patients
CHC patients often move between hospitals, care homes and community settings, which can create risks if not handled carefully.
Through shared resources, peer discussion and training, our network helps nurses plan and coordinate safe, person‑centred transitions that protect continuity of care, dignity and safety.
Pre‑CQC Readiness & Quality Compliance
Supporting Nurses to Work to CQC Standards
Many CHC agency nurses work in environments regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), where documentation, safeguarding and governance must be impeccable.
We provide guidance, checklists and shared learning around CQC expectations in CHC, helping nurses understand what “good” and “outstanding” care look like in practice.
This informal support helps nurses feel better prepared for inspections and more confident that their practice aligns with national standards.
CHC for People with Learning Disabilities & Autism
Promoting Independence, Rights and Safety
Many CHC agency nurses support individuals with learning disabilities (LD) and autism who have complex physical, mental health or behavioural needs.
Within the network, members share best practice, tools and approaches for delivering person‑centred CHC, managing risk, promoting independence and respecting human rights.
This peer learning helps nurses provide safer, more personalised care and write stronger CHC evidence for this client group.
CHC & Community DoLS Application Process
Improving Confidence in Legal and Ethical Processes
The network offers guidance and shared experience around the CHC and community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) / Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) application process.
Nurses discuss real‑world scenarios, documentation pitfalls and ethical considerations, helping each other understand the legal framework and apply it correctly in practice.
This focus supports safer decision‑making and strengthens the quality of CHC documentation and assessments.
CHC Events, Workshops & Networking Meet‑Ups
Staying Current with CHC Policy and Practice
We run regular online and in‑person events dedicated to Continuing Healthcare, including webinars, small group workshops and informal networking sessions.
These events help CHC nurses stay up‑to‑date with policy changes, case law, best practice guidance and documentation standards, while also giving them time to connect with colleagues.
Members can ask questions, share challenges and leave with practical tools they can apply immediately in their roles.
Peer‑Led Case Discussions & Informal Case Management Support
Learning from Real CHC Cases
Through confidential, anonymised case discussions, our network gives CHC nurses the chance to reflect on complex cases, review approaches and learn from each other’s practice.
Nurses share ideas on care coordination, risk management, multidisciplinary working and evidence gathering for CHC eligibility and review meetings.
This peer‑led support strengthens clinical reasoning and person‑centred planning across the CHC workforce.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you:
- A supportive community of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals
- Access to confidential, invite‑only social media groups available 24‑7‑365
- Regular CHC‑focused events, training, workshops and meet‑ups
- Opportunities to build long‑term professional and personal relationships
- Informal access to advice, templates, tools and shared resources
- A space to de‑stress and talk honestly with people who understand the pressures of CHC nursing
Whether you are new to agency CHC work or an experienced CHC nurse, the network helps you develop your skills, protect your wellbeing and progress your career in a demanding and highly specialised field.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a nurse working in or moving into Continuing Healthcare, we invite you to join our CHC Nurses Agency Network and become part of a supportive, knowledgeable community.
Connect with like‑minded CHC professionals, gain access to our private groups and events, and build the confidence and knowledge you need to thrive in CHC nursing.
Together, we can raise standards, support each other and deliver safe, person‑centred CHC for the people we care for.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for Continuing Healthcare agency nurses offering support, training, events and peer networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or interested in working in, NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care can apply to join.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Yes, our focus is on UK-based CHC practice, policy and regulation, so membership is primarily for nurses working within the UK system.
- How many nurses are currently in the network? We have a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals active across our private groups.
- What kind of training do you provide? We provide CHC‑focused training on assessments, DSTs, documentation, CQC expectations, community DoLS/LPS and complex care planning.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our groups are confidential, invite‑only spaces where members can ask questions, share resources and discuss professional issues 24‑7‑365.
- Do you run in‑person events as well as online sessions? Yes, we run a mix of online webinars and workshops as well as occasional in‑person meet‑ups and networking events.
- Is there formal case management provided by the network? We do not provide formal case management but we offer informal, peer‑led discussion and guidance around complex CHC cases.
- Can the network help me improve my CHC documentation? Yes, members share tips, examples and training on writing clear, robust CHC evidence, checklists and DSTs.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get started by contacting us to request membership and, once accepted, you will be added to our private groups and notified about upcoming events.
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