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CHC Nurses Agency Network | Continuing Healthcare Training, Support & Community
Specialist Support for CHC Agency Nurses, by CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist hub for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community settings. We combine expert CHC training, professional consultancy and a strong peer network so that nurses can build confidence, stay compliant and progress their careers in a highly demanding environment.
Because our network is led and shaped by experienced CHC agency nurses, we understand the pressures of assessments, documentation, CQC expectations and day-to-day case management. Our aim is to make your professional life easier, more supported and more rewarding.
About CHC Nurses Agency Network
A Professional Community for CHC and Community Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network was created to connect, support and upskill agency nurses specialising in Continuing Healthcare, complex care and community-based services. Our core network includes around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share knowledge, resources and real-world experience through confidential, invite-only social media groups and regular events.
Members use the network to:
- Access up-to-date CHC training and guidance on national frameworks
- Share professional issues and clinical challenges 24/7/365
- Build long-term professional contacts and friendships
- Stay informed about CQC requirements, best practice and policy changes
- Develop their careers in specialist CHC and complex care roles
We welcome new members to join our private online groups, training sessions and in-person events, creating a safe, supportive environment where only another nurse truly understands the realities of the role.
What We Offer CHC Agency Nurses
CHC Training, Education & Events
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Community DoLS Training
We provide specialist training focused on the CHC assessment process, eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tool (DST) documentation, MDT working and community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications. Training is delivered by experienced CHC nurses who have hands-on knowledge of NHS processes, panel expectations and local protocols.
Our CHC training helps agency nurses to:
- Understand the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Complete high-quality CHC and community DoLS documentation
- Confidently contribute to MDT meetings and reviews
- Reduce errors and challenges that can delay funding decisions
- Demonstrate competence to commissioners, providers and regulators
Workshops, Webinars & Networking Events
We run regular workshops, webinars, seminars and networking events to share good practice in CHC, complex care and community nursing. These events give agency nurses a chance to:
- Stay current with CHC policy updates and guidance changes
- Discuss real case examples and problem-solve together
- Hear from guest speakers including CHC leads and clinical experts
- Build professional networks that often become long-term friendships
Consultancy & Professional Support for CHC Nurses
Support with CHC Casework & Documentation
Practical Guidance from Experienced CHC Nurses
Through our network, CHC agency nurses can access peer-led support on complex CHC cases, evidence gathering, care planning and documentation. We focus on practical, real-world advice so you can feel more confident in clinical decision-making and written records that may be scrutinised by panels, families or regulators.
Transitions of Care & Complex Discharge Support
Promoting Safe, Seamless Care Transitions
Nurses in our network routinely manage transitions from hospital to home, care homes, hospice and community settings. We share frameworks, checklists and best practice to reduce readmissions, avoid gaps in care and maintain a strong person-centred approach throughout changes in care environment or funding status.
CQC-Linked Quality and Compliance Support
Understanding CQC Expectations in CHC & Community Care
While we are not a regulator, we help agency nurses understand how CQC standards apply day-to-day in CHC and community roles. Through our resources and discussions, nurses learn how to:
- Align documentation with safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led standards
- Contribute positively to CQC inspections in the organisations they work with
- Recognise and escalate concerns in line with policy and professional codes
Person-Centred Care for Learning Disability & Autism
Specialist Support for Complex Community Care
Many CHC agency nurses within our network support people with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural needs. We share approaches to developing person-centred care and support plans that promote independence, dignity, choice and positive risk-taking, whilst meeting legal and ethical obligations.
Case Management and Long-Term CHC Packages
Co-ordinated, Holistic, Person-Centred CHC Care
Our members have extensive experience in CHC case management, particularly in long-term, complex community packages. Through peer support and shared resources, agency nurses learn how to coordinate multidisciplinary input, manage risks, communicate with families and ensure care remains safe, effective and person-centred over time.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Only CHC Nurses Truly Understand CHC Nursing
As any nurse knows, only another nurse fully understands the mental, emotional and physical demands of the job. The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a space where you can:
- Talk openly about professional issues with peers who “get it”
- Access honest, supportive feedback from experienced CHC colleagues
- Share stress, celebrate wins and feel less isolated in agency work
Confidential 24/7 Peer Support
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stays in touch through confidential, invite-only social media groups. Members share questions, resources and advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, giving you instant access to a trusted professional community whenever you need it.
Career Development and Professional Growth
By engaging with our training, events and online discussions, you can:
- Strengthen your expertise in Continuing Healthcare, community nursing and case management
- Improve your professional profile with up-to-date knowledge and skills
- Discover new opportunities, roles and agencies through networking
- Build relationships that often become long-term friendships and mentoring links
Relax, Connect and Recharge
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also a place to relax and connect on a human level. Our social events and informal meet-ups allow nurses to step back from the pressures of paperwork and caseloads, and spend time with people who understand the realities of CHC, community and agency work.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We actively welcome new CHC and community agency nurses into our network. When you join us, you gain access to:
- Private, moderated social media groups for confidential discussion
- Regular CHC-focused training sessions and webinars
- In-person events and networking opportunities
- Peer support for CHC casework, documentation and clinical queries
- A community that understands, supports and champions CHC nurses
How to Get Started
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, complex care or community nursing, we would love you to be part of our network.
Contact us to:
- Request to join our private social media groups
- Find out about upcoming CHC training courses and events
- Discuss how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your professional development
Join today and connect with hundreds of like-minded CHC professionals who are committed to improving care, sharing knowledge and supporting each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – It is a professional community and support network for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex care and community roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – Any registered nurse working as an agency nurse in CHC, community or complex care settings is welcome to apply to join.
- Do you provide CHC and community DoLS training? – Yes, we offer specialist training on CHC assessments, documentation, eligibility and community DoLS processes.
- Is the network free to join? – Membership terms may vary over time, so please contact us directly for current joining details and any applicable fees.
- How do I access the private social media groups? – Once your membership is accepted, we will send you secure, invite-only links to our confidential groups.
- Do you run in-person events and workshops? – Yes, we organise regular in-person and online events, including workshops, webinars and networking sessions focused on CHC best practice.
- Can the network help me with difficult CHC cases? – Members often use the groups to seek peer advice on complex CHC cases, documentation and MDT working, within confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Will joining help my career progression? – Yes, you can build CHC expertise, expand your professional network and access learning that supports progression into specialist or senior roles.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network linked to the CQC or NHS? – We are an independent professional network and not a regulator, but we help nurses understand and align with CQC and NHS expectations.
- How do I contact you to join or learn more? – Please visit our website or get in touch via email or phone to request membership information and details of upcoming CHC training and events.
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