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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
A Dedicated Community for CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses, bringing together professionals who understand the realities, pressures, and rewards of nursing in complex care environments.
We provide a safe, supportive space where CHC nurses can connect, learn, share experiences, and advance their careers while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and professional practice.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Our network is a private, invite-only community of around 500 CHC agency nurses who work across Continuing Healthcare, community settings, complex care, and learning disability services.
Through our confidential social media groups, online platforms, and regular events, we offer ongoing peer support, professional networking, and practical guidance tailored to the needs of agency nurses specialising in CHC.
Key Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
A Supportive Community That Truly Understands Nursing
Only another nurse really understands the emotional, physical, and mental demands of our work.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you instant access to like‑minded CHC professionals who understand agency life, shift work, complex patients, and the realities of the NHS and independent sector.
Private, Confidential Social Media Groups
We host several confidential, invite‑only social media groups where members can ask questions, share concerns, and discuss professional issues 24/7, 365 days a year.
These groups offer practical advice on CHC processes, clinical scenarios, documentation, safeguarding, and career decisions in a safe and respectful environment.
Regular Events, Meet‑Ups and Networking Opportunities
We run regular online and in‑person events designed specifically for CHC agency nurses, including meet‑ups, discussion groups, Q&A sessions, and informal networking.
Many members build strong professional relationships and long‑term friendships that continue for years beyond their initial introduction through the network.
Professional Development & CHC‑Specific Knowledge Sharing
Expert Insight into CHC, Community DOLs and Complex Care
Our community includes highly experienced CHC nurses who regularly share insight into:
- CHC checklists, Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and eligibility criteria
- Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding pathways and appeals
- Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) application processes
- Best practice in complex care and long‑term conditions
- Effective multi‑disciplinary working in community and CHC settings
This peer‑to‑peer learning helps agency nurses feel more confident, competent, and informed when navigating CHC processes and documentation.
Updating Skills and Staying Compliant
Within the network, members share resources, signpost useful training, and discuss policy updates, CQC expectations, and NHS guidance relevant to CHC and community practice.
This collaborative approach helps CHC agency nurses maintain high standards of record‑keeping, safeguarding, person‑centred care, and regulatory compliance.
Support for Agency Nurses Working in CHC and Community Settings
Navigating Agency Life in Continuing Healthcare
Agency work offers flexibility and variety but can also feel isolating at times.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps members manage the unique challenges of agency contracts, changing placements, rota management, and adapting quickly to new teams and environments.
Sharing Best Practice in Patient Transitions and Care Planning
Many of our members work in transitional care, hospital discharge, and community placements, where safe transitions and robust care planning are essential.
Through case discussions and shared experiences, nurses in the network explore best practice in:
- Safe and coordinated transitions between hospital, home, and community settings
- Person‑centred care plans for adults with complex health needs
- Learning disability care and behaviour support
- Maintaining dignity, safety, and independence in community care
Learning Disability, CHC & Community DOL Discussions
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities in CHC
Many CHC agency nurses in our network work with individuals who have learning disabilities, autism, and complex behavioural needs.
We discuss approaches to person‑centred support planning, risk management, communication strategies, and positive behaviour support in line with current guidance and best practice.
Community DOL Applications and Legal Considerations
Our members regularly share practical tips and experiences relating to Community DOL applications and authorisations, documentation, and legal responsibilities.
This helps CHC agency nurses feel more confident about their roles, duties, and documentation standards when working with people who may lack capacity or require restrictions to keep them safe.
Events, Webinars & CHC‑Focused Networking
Connect with Experienced CHC Nurses and Professionals
The CHC Nurses Agency Network organises and promotes webinars, discussion forums, and informal meet‑ups focused on CHC practice, policy changes, and real‑world nursing challenges.
These events are opportunities to ask questions, share learning, and build contacts with colleagues who have specialist CHC experience in different regions and care settings.
Stay Up‑to‑Date with CHC Policy and Practice
We actively share updates on NHS Continuing Healthcare policy, integrated care board (ICB) processes, safeguarding expectations, and inspection trends across our private groups.
Members leave each event or discussion with clear, practical takeaways that support safer care, better documentation, and more effective collaboration with CHC teams and commissioners.
Peer‑Led Support, Mentoring & Career Guidance
Informal Mentoring and One‑to‑One Support
Within our network, more experienced CHC agency nurses often provide informal mentoring to those who are new to CHC or transitioning into community‑based roles.
Members support each other with CV advice, interview preparation, clinical scenarios, and confidence‑building to help them progress in their careers.
Improving Wellbeing and Work‑Life Balance
We also recognise the importance of mental health, burnout prevention, and work‑life balance in nursing.
Our community openly discusses stress management, boundaries, resilience, and self‑care so that CHC agency nurses can sustain long‑term, fulfilling careers in this demanding field.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you become part of a trusted, respectful and collaborative community dedicated to raising standards in CHC and community nursing.
Members gain access to:
- Private support networks with around 500 CHC agency professionals
- 24/7 discussion of professional issues, practice queries, and clinical challenges
- Regular events, meet‑ups, and online sessions
- A safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and build confidence
- Peer insight into CHC funding, documentation, Community DOLs, and complex care
Whether you are new to CHC agency work or a highly experienced practitioner, the network offers ongoing connection, learning, and support tailored to your role.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are registered nurses working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare and community‑based agency roles.
To join our confidential social media groups and receive invitations to events, simply get in touch via our website or contact details and we will guide you through the simple membership process.
Once accepted, you will be added to our invite‑only online groups and begin connecting with colleagues from across the UK.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you would like to join the network, collaborate, or learn more about what we do:
- Visit our website contact page
- Send us a message outlining your CHC / agency background
- Let us know which areas of CHC nursing, training or support you are most interested in
We look forward to welcoming you into our growing community of CHC agency nurses.
FAQs
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a private community of CHC agency nurses who connect, share knowledge, and support each other professionally and personally.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare and community‑based agency roles are welcome to apply.
- Is the network only for nurses in the UK? Our core community is UK‑based and focused on NHS Continuing Healthcare and UK community care practice.
- How many nurses are currently in the network? We have a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across multiple regions and settings.
- What kind of support does the network provide? Members receive peer support, professional discussion, informal mentoring, and shared resources related to CHC and community nursing.
- Are the social media groups confidential? Yes, our groups are invite‑only, moderated, and designed to be safe, confidential spaces for professional discussion.
- Do you run events or meet‑ups for members? We host online and in‑person events, including meet‑ups, Q&As, and networking sessions for CHC agency nurses.
- Does the network provide formal CHC training? We are primarily a peer network but regularly signpost members to relevant CHC training, updates, and educational resources.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details of any membership requirements or costs are provided when you contact us to express your interest.
- How do I apply to join? Reach out via our website or contact details, share a brief overview of your CHC or agency experience, and we will guide you through the joining process.
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