CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training, Support & Events

CHC Nurses Agency Network connects Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses across the UK with specialist CHC training, peer support and regular online and in‑person events. Join our invite-only community to discuss real CHC cases, community DOLs and complex care, build confidence with assessments and documentation, and develop your CHC nursing career with trusted colleagues who truly understand your role.






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


CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your Trusted Community for CHC Nursing, Training & Support

Connecting, Supporting and Developing Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Nurses Across the UK

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community created by CHC nurses, for CHC nurses. Our mission is to connect Continuing Healthcare professionals, support agency nurses in their day-to-day practice, and provide specialist CHC training, networking and peer-led guidance that improves both professional wellbeing and patient care.

With a core network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nursing professionals, we offer a confidential, supportive and collaborative space where nurses can share real-world challenges, discuss complex CHC cases, and stay up to date with the latest guidance, policy and best practice in Continuing Healthcare.

Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse or new to agency CHC work, the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you access to a thriving community, regular online and in-person events, and tailored resources to enhance your skills, confidence and career opportunities.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, invite-only community and knowledge hub for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community DOLs (Deprivation of Liberty), and related complex care pathways.

We provide:

  • Private social media groups and forums for confidential peer discussion.
  • Regular events for CHC nurses, including webinars, workshops and networking sessions.
  • Access to CHC-specific training and skill development opportunities.
  • Peer support and mentoring from nurses who understand the realities of agency CHC work.
  • Practical advice on CHC assessments, funding, documentation and regulatory compliance.

As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, workload and emotional impact of our profession. Our network creates a safe space where CHC nurses can talk openly, problem-solve together and develop lasting professional relationships and friendships.

Our Core Services for CHC Agency Nurses

CHC Nurse Community & Peer Support

At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our supportive peer community. We bring together CHC nurses from across the UK to share knowledge, experiences and best practice in a respectful and professional environment.

Through our confidential invite-only social media groups, members can:

  • Ask clinical and professional questions related to CHC assessments, DSTs, reviews and appeals.
  • Discuss complex cases and documentation challenges in a safe, supportive space.
  • Share experiences of working with different ICBs, CCGs, providers and agencies.
  • Access informal peer mentoring and guidance from highly experienced CHC nurses.
  • Give and receive emotional support around the pressures of CHC caseloads and decision-making.

Many nurses in our network become close colleagues and friends, staying connected and supporting each other for years throughout their CHC careers.

Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development

We recognise that Continuing Healthcare is a complex, highly regulated area of practice. To support nurses in this specialist field, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps members access targeted training and development aligned with real-world CHC work.

Our focus includes:

  • CHC assessment training – understanding the National Framework, Checklist, DST, and eligibility criteria.
  • Community DOL application process training – practical guidance on community deprivation of liberty decision-making and documentation.
  • Care planning and risk management in CHC-funded packages across community, residential and nursing settings.
  • Legal and regulatory frameworks affecting CHC nursing practice and decision-making.
  • Documentation excellence to support robust and defensible CHC decisions.

Our sessions and recommended programmes are designed by experienced CHC trainers and expert nurses, ensuring that what you learn is directly applicable to frontline CHC practice and enhances both your competence and confidence.

Events, Networking & Community Meet-Ups

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and promotes regular online and in-person events to help CHC nurses connect, learn and grow together. These gatherings are a key part of what makes our network unique, friendly and supportive.

Our events programme typically includes:

  • Interactive webinars on CHC policy updates, case law and best practice.
  • Workshops on documentation, assessments, advocacy and communication with families.
  • Networking events for agency nurses to build professional contacts and explore new opportunities.
  • Informal meet-ups where members can relax, debrief and share experiences with like-minded professionals.

By regularly bringing CHC nurses together, we help members feel less isolated, more supported, and better equipped to deal with the challenges of CHC nursing and agency work.

Specialist Areas of Focus for CHC Nurses

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Practice & Casework

Real-World Support for CHC Assessments & Reviews

Our network is particularly strong in supporting nurses who work in:

  • CHC Checklist completion and screening.
  • Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) work and Decision Support Tool (DST) meetings.
  • CHC reviews, appeals and dispute resolution.
  • Interface between CHC, social care and other funding pathways.

Through shared case discussions and peer advice, members gain insight into best practice documentation, decision-making, and communication with families, ICBs and providers.

Community DOLs & Legal Compliance

Clarity and Confidence in Community Deprivation of Liberty

Community DOLs are a complex and evolving area of practice, and many CHC nurses work directly with patients and packages of care where deprivation of liberty may be a consideration.

The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports nurses to:

  • Understand the legal principles underpinning deprivation of liberty.
  • Recognise when a community DOL application may be required.
  • Document and escalate concerns appropriately to the relevant professionals or teams.
  • Stay updated on policy and case law changes relevant to community DOLs.

By discussing real-life scenarios with peers, members build confidence in managing complex situations that require careful legal and ethical consideration.

Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Care Pathways

Supporting Safe and Smooth Patient Transitions

Many CHC nurses are involved in care transitions – for example, from hospital to home, care home to nursing home, or between different commissioned packages of care.

Within our network, nurses share approaches and templates to support:

  • Safe discharge planning for CHC-funded patients.
  • Handover and communication between multidisciplinary teams and providers.
  • Risk assessments and contingency planning during transitions.
  • Maintaining continuity of care and patient safety throughout changes in setting or package provider.

This collaborative learning environment helps members deliver more consistent, person-centred and coordinated CHC care, even in complex and high-pressure situations.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Community That Truly Understands CHC Nursing

Working in Continuing Healthcare can be both highly rewarding and uniquely demanding. The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists because we recognise that CHC nurses need specialised peer support that general nursing networks often cannot provide.

When you join our network, you gain:

  • Access to a trusted, confidential community that understands CHC practice.
  • The ability to share concerns 24-7-365 with colleagues who genuinely “get it”.
  • Opportunities for professional development, training and skill-building specific to CHC.
  • A chance to make meaningful, long-term professional connections and friendships.
  • Improved confidence, resilience and job satisfaction in your CHC role.

Dedicated to Quality, Professionalism and Mutual Support

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is committed to high professional standards, respect and collaboration. We promote evidence-based practice, ethical CHC decision-making and supportive dialogue between members.

We encourage all members to:

  • Share knowledge generously and respectfully.
  • Protect confidentiality and uphold professional codes of conduct.
  • Support each other through challenging cases and workloads.
  • Champion high-quality, person-centred care for all CHC patients.

By working together, we help raise standards in CHC nursing, while also protecting the wellbeing and careers of the nurses delivering that care.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you are a nurse working in or moving into Continuing Healthcare, community DOLs or complex care commissioning, we would be delighted to welcome you into our community.

To get started:

  • Contact us via our website to express your interest in joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
  • We will provide details about our private invite-only social media groups and how to access them.
  • Once accepted, you can begin to connect with our core network of CHC nurses, join events and access shared resources.

Join us today and start building the professional support network you need to thrive in your CHC nursing career.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and related complex care roles.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses with experience or a genuine interest in CHC, community DOLs or complex care commissioning are welcome to apply to join.
  3. Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for agency nurses? Our core membership is agency CHC nurses, but we also welcome CHC nurses in permanent roles who share our focus and values.
  4. What kind of support will I get as a member? Members receive peer support, access to private social groups, shared resources, events, and opportunities to discuss real CHC cases and practice issues.
  5. Do you provide CHC training or just networking? We provide both, offering and signposting specialist CHC training, webinars and workshops alongside strong networking and community support.
  6. How do I join your private social media groups? After contacting us via our website, eligible nurses are invited into our confidential, invite-only online groups and forums.
  7. Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership options may vary over time, so please check our website or contact us directly for the latest information on any fees.
  8. Are discussions in the network confidential? Yes, our groups are private and invite-only, and all members are expected to maintain strict professional confidentiality at all times.
  9. Do you organise in-person events as well as online sessions? Yes, we run a mix of online webinars and occasional in-person meet-ups, workshops and networking events for CHC nurses.
  10. How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us through our website contact form or via the contact details provided there to enquire about membership and upcoming events.