CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
A Dedicated Network 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. We bring together nurses working in CHC, community, complex care and learning disability settings to share knowledge, support one another and develop professionally.
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressure, responsibility and emotional demands of our role. Our network offers a safe, confidential space to connect with like‑minded CHC professionals, access expert guidance and stay up to date with best practice in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) processes and complex care.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing community of around 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals who share experience, ask questions and support each other 24‑7‑365 through invite‑only social media groups and regular online and in‑person events.
We understand the realities of agency work in CHC – from navigating complex funding decisions and MDTs, to balancing work–life pressures. Our network exists to make agency nursing in CHC easier, safer and more rewarding, by offering peer support, practical resources and expert‑led training.
Our Core Offer: Community, Support & Professional Growth
A Supportive Community Just for CHC Agency Nurses
Connect With Nurses Who Understand Continuing Healthcare
We provide a relaxed but professional environment where CHC nurses can talk openly about work, life and practice issues. From clinical queries to shift challenges, you can rely on colleagues who genuinely understand the CHC landscape.
Many members form long‑term friendships and stay in touch for years, building a trusted network they can turn to for advice, encouragement and shared learning throughout their careers.
Private, Invite‑Only Social Media Groups
Confidential Peer Support 24‑7‑365
Our confidential, invite‑only social media groups for CHC nurses allow you to discuss professional issues in a safe space. Members share resources, policies, templates and real‑world tips to help each other work efficiently and safely in CHC roles.
Whether you are on a late shift, between visits, or preparing for a complex assessment, you can tap into the experience of hundreds of CHC nurses in real time.
Events for CHC Agency Nurses
Regular Meet‑Ups, Webinars & Networking
We host regular CHC nurse events, including webinars, workshops, Q&A sessions and informal meet‑ups. These events are designed to bring our community together, share updates on Continuing Healthcare policy and practice, and provide a place to de‑stress with colleagues.
Our events cover topics such as CHC eligibility, MDT preparation, best‑interest decision making, documentation standards, and effective communication with commissioners and providers.
Specialist Focus Areas for CHC Agency Nurses
Transitions in Healthcare & Complex Discharges
Supporting Safe Moves Between Hospital, Community & Home
Many CHC nurses work at the heart of complex discharges and care transitions from hospital to home, community settings or care homes. Within our network, members share best practice on safe transitions, risk management and continuity of care.
We exchange tools, checklists and approaches that help agency nurses reduce delays, maintain patient safety, and support families through stressful moves between services.
Learning Disabilities, Autism & Complex Needs
Practical Guidance on Person‑Centred Care
Our community includes nurses with specialist backgrounds in learning disabilities (LD), autism and complex behaviour. They share person‑centred approaches to assessments, risk management and care planning that promote independence, dignity and quality of life.
Within the network, you can access collective wisdom on working with families, multi‑disciplinary teams and providers, as well as navigating LD‑related CHC and community DoL processes.
Training, Knowledge Sharing & Professional Development
CHC & Community DoL Application Process Support
Build Confidence in CHC Eligibility & Legal Frameworks
Through our network, you can access and share training opportunities focused on CHC assessments, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), community DoL applications and relevant legal frameworks such as the Mental Capacity Act.
Members discuss real‑life scenarios, documentation standards and commissioner expectations so that agency nurses feel more confident in completing robust assessments and supporting lawful, rights‑based care.
Sharing Best Practice in Case Management & Care Coordination
Practical Tips From Experienced CHC Professionals
Many members undertake case management, care coordination and reviewing roles in CHC. Within the community, they share practical strategies for working with providers, monitoring care quality, managing risk and advocating for patients.
This peer‑to‑peer learning helps newer CHC nurses develop quickly and supports experienced nurses to refine their practice and stay aligned with current guidance.
Career Support for CHC Agency Nurses
Develop Your CHC Career With the Right Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also a place to discuss career progression in CHC nursing, from moving into specialist assessor roles to exploring leadership, quality or commissioning positions.
Members exchange advice on CVs, interviews, day‑rate expectations, contract types and negotiating better working conditions as an agency CHC nurse.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is run by nurses who have worked extensively in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care. We understand your pressures and tailor our support to the realities of CHC agency work.
Confidential, Supportive & Non‑Judgemental
We provide a confidential, non‑judgemental environment where you can ask questions, share worries and celebrate successes with people who truly understand the context of CHC nursing.
Up‑to‑Date Insights on CHC Practice
By being part of a large, active community, you naturally stay updated on changes in CHC policy, guidance, funding criteria and best practice across different regions and ICBs.
Stronger Together
Agency nurses can often feel isolated, moving between teams and locations. The CHC Nurses Agency Network ensures you always have a consistent professional home – a place where you belong, are understood and can grow.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who work in, or are moving into, Continuing Healthcare or complex community nursing roles. Joining gives you access to our private groups, events and shared resources.
To become part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, simply get in touch via our website or social channels and we will guide you through the invite‑only membership process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a private community of CHC agency nurses who connect to share knowledge, support and professional development opportunities.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare, complex care or community DoL roles are welcome to apply.
- Is membership to the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? Membership terms may vary over time, so please contact us directly for the latest information on joining costs and options.
- How do I join the private social media groups? After you contact us and your membership is confirmed, we will send you secure invitations to our confidential, invite‑only groups.
- What kind of events do you run for CHC nurses? We host webinars, workshops, Q&A sessions and informal meet‑ups focused on CHC practice, legal frameworks and nurse wellbeing.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We regularly share and signpost high‑quality CHC training opportunities and learning resources recommended by experienced members.
- Can the network help me with CHC assessments and DSTs? Members frequently discuss real‑world CHC assessment scenarios, documentation tips and approaches to robust DST completion.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network UK‑based? Yes, our community is primarily focused on CHC practice within the UK health and social care system.
- Are the discussions in the network confidential? Yes, our groups are invite‑only, and we ask all members to respect strict confidentiality and professional standards.
- How do I get in touch to find out more? You can contact us via our website or social media to ask questions and start the process of joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network.