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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
The UK’s Community and Consultancy Hub for CHC Agency Nurses
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community and consultancy service for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses and agency nursing professionals across the UK. We combine specialist CHC training, case management expertise, and peer support with an active network of over 500 agency nurses, helping you deliver safe, compliant and high-quality care in every setting.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse, new to agency work, or a healthcare provider seeking expert CHC support, our network offers practical resources, live events, and confidential professional forums available 24/7/365.
What Is CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional space created by nurses, for nurses. We understand the realities of agency work, the pressure of CHC assessments, and the complexity of multi-agency care. Only another nurse truly understands the workload, emotional strain and responsibility that come with the role – and that is exactly why this network exists.
Our mission is to make agency nursing in CHC easier, safer, better connected and better informed through:
- Specialist CHC and community DOLs training
- Peer-to-peer networking and mentoring
- Private, moderated social media groups
- Regular online and in-person events
- Consultancy support for providers and commissioners
Core Services and Areas of Expertise
Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses
We offer comprehensive Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training programmes tailored specifically for agency nurses and bank staff. Our courses cover all key aspects of CHC practice, including eligibility assessment, MDT working, care planning, reviews, and documentation standards.
Training is delivered by experienced CHC professionals who understand real-world pressures and provide practical, case-based learning you can apply immediately in practice. Sessions are available as live online workshops, recorded modules, and in-person events.
Healthcare Consultancy for CHC Providers and Commissioners
CHC Nurses Agency Network also offers specialist consultancy services for ICBs, local authorities, care providers, and independent organisations involved in Continuing Healthcare. We support you to strengthen CHC processes, improve compliance, and enhance outcomes for people with complex needs.
Our consultancy team can assist with policy development, pathway mapping, audits, service reviews, and workforce development, ensuring your CHC provision is robust, person-centred and aligned with current guidance.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
24/7 Peer Support in Private Groups
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our confidential, invite-only social media community for CHC and agency nurses. With around 500 active professionals, our groups offer a safe space to:
- Ask clinical and professional questions
- Share CHC practice tips and resources
- Discuss challenging cases in a supportive environment
- Gain advice on contracts, agencies and working conditions
- Connect with colleagues who truly understand your role
Professional issues, guidance, and peer support are shared 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you are never working in isolation.
Networking, Friendships and Long-Term Connections
Many members join us for the professional support and stay for the genuine friendships and long-term connections they form. Our network brings together nurses from across the UK who understand the realities of CHC and agency work, helping reduce burnout and professional isolation.
New members are warmly welcomed into our private online groups and regular events, making it easy to build your professional network and feel part of a strong, knowledgeable CHC community.
Regular Events, Workshops and CHC Updates
Live Events for Learning and Connection
We run regular events to bring our community of CHC nurses together, both online and in person. These include:
- Interactive CHC training workshops
- Webinars on policy changes and best practice
- Peer case discussion sessions
- Informal networking meet-ups
Our events are designed to boost your knowledge, confidence and professional network, while providing a relaxed, supportive environment created by nurses who understand your day-to-day challenges.
Keeping You Up to Date with CHC Practice
We keep agency nurses informed about the latest CHC guidance, frameworks, and regulatory expectations, including updates relevant to CQC-regulated services and ICB commissioning.
By engaging with our events and resources, you stay ahead of changes in CHC, improving both clinical decision-making and documentation quality in your day-to-day work.
Expert Support in CHC Case Management and Care Planning
Person-Centred CHC Case Management
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network are often involved in complex case management across community, care home, and hospital settings. Through our training and shared resources, we help you refine your skills in:
- Holistic assessment and evidence-gathering
- Coordinating multidisciplinary input
- Developing robust, person-centred care plans
- Managing risks and safeguarding concerns
- Ensuring continuity of care across settings
Our focus is always on improving quality of life, safety and autonomy for individuals with complex, long-term health needs.
Support with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
Many CHC agency nurses work with people who have learning disabilities, mental health needs, dementia or multiple long-term conditions. We provide guidance, shared tools and discussion forums that support:
- Person-centred support plans
- Positive risk management
- Communication and engagement strategies
- Best-interest decision making
- Working effectively with families and advocates
Our network promotes evidence-based, respectful and rights-focused practice in all CHC and community settings.
Training on CHC, Community DOLs and Legal Frameworks
Building Confidence in CHC and Community DOL Processes
We deliver targeted training on NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) processes, helping agency nurses understand their role within complex legal and funding frameworks.
Topics typically include:
- CHC eligibility criteria and the Decision Support Tool
- Checklist completion and multidisciplinary meetings
- Care Act interfaces and local authority responsibilities
- Community DOLs application and documentation
- Record-keeping to meet legal and regulatory standards
Enhancing Compliance and Professional Standards
Our courses support nurses to work in line with the NMC Code, CQC expectations, ICB policies and national CHC frameworks, strengthening both individual practice and service-level compliance.
By building strong CHC knowledge and documentation skills, agency nurses can protect patients, themselves and the organisations they work with.
Why Join CHC Nurses Agency Network?
- Created by nurses, for nurses – we understand CHC and agency work from the inside.
- Strong professional community – around 500 CHC agency nurses connected via private groups.
- Real-time peer support – professional discussion and help available 24/7/365.
- Specialist CHC focus – training, events and consultancy all centred on Continuing Healthcare.
- Career development – enhance your CV, skills and confidence in complex care.
- Safe, confidential environment – moderated, invite-only social media spaces.
- Up-to-date resources – stay ahead of policy, practice and regulatory changes.
Joining CHC Nurses Agency Network means having a supportive, knowledgeable professional community at your side throughout your agency career.
How to Join and Get Involved
We welcome new members from across the UK who are working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare and complex community care. To join:
- Get in touch via our website contact form or email
- Connect with us on our official social channels
- Request access to our private, invite-only groups
- Sign up for upcoming training sessions and events
Once you are part of the network, you can immediately start sharing experiences, asking questions, attending events and building your professional support system.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse, CHC specialist, or healthcare provider looking for CHC training, consultancy or community support, CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to help.
Reach out today to discuss your needs and discover how our network can support your professional development, strengthen your services, and improve outcomes for people with complex health needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CHC Nurses Agency Network? CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community and consultancy service for agency nurses specialising in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse working in, or interested in, CHC, community complex care or agency nursing within the UK can apply to join.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership options vary depending on access level and services, so please contact us directly for current details.
- What type of training do you provide? We offer specialist training on CHC eligibility, assessments, documentation, case management, community DOLs and related legal frameworks.
- Do you only support agency nurses? Our core focus is agency and CHC nurses, but we also work with providers, ICBs, and other professionals involved in CHC and complex care.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our invite-only groups are moderated, confidential online spaces where members can ask questions, share resources and support each other 24/7.
- Do you run live events or only online training? We run a mix of live online webinars, interactive workshops and, where possible, in-person networking and training events.
- Can organisations access your consultancy services? Yes, we provide consultancy support to CHC commissioners, providers, and care organisations seeking to improve CHC processes and compliance.
- How can I get updates about upcoming CHC events? Join our network, follow our official channels and sign up to our mailing list to receive regular event and training updates.
- How do I join CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us through our website or social media, and we will guide you through the quick membership and group access process.
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