CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Continuing Healthcare Training, Support & Community
Connecting, Supporting and Training CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community and support hub for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care. We bring together experienced nurses, offer specialist CHC training and consultancy, and provide a confidential space to share knowledge, challenges and opportunities.
With a strong network of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we help nurses build valuable connections, stay up to date with CHC best practice, and navigate the demands of working in fast-paced community and complex care settings. Our goal is to make agency nursing in CHC safer, better supported and more rewarding.
About CHC Nurses Agency Network
CHC Nurses Agency Network was created by nurses, for nurses, to address the specific professional and emotional needs of those working in Continuing Healthcare and related community care roles.
We understand that only another nurse can truly appreciate the pressure, responsibility and emotional load that comes with delivering complex care in people’s homes, care homes and community settings. That is why our network focuses on peer support, expert CHC training, and practical consultancy that genuinely reflects the realities of frontline practice.
Through events, private social media groups and specialist learning sessions, we help CHC nurses build long-term professional relationships, share best practice and improve outcomes for the adults and children they support.
What CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
1. Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses
We provide tailored Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training that helps agency nurses and healthcare professionals improve their understanding of CHC frameworks, eligibility, assessments and care planning.
Our sessions cover practical topics such as CHC checklists, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) applications, care coordination, documentation standards and CQC expectations, ensuring you remain confident and compliant in your role.
2. CHC Consultancy and Organisational Support
For providers and healthcare organisations, we offer CHC consultancy services, including reviews of policies, procedures and complex care pathways to support high-quality, person-centred care.
We help organisations strengthen their approach to CHC-funded packages, complex community care, risk management, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, with practical recommendations that can be implemented quickly.
3. Professional Networking & Peer Support Community
The heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our vibrant and supportive community of CHC agency nurses who connect, collaborate and share experiences every day.
We run confidential, invite-only social media groups and private channels where nurses can ask questions, seek advice, discuss cases (respecting confidentiality), find shifts, and offer support 24/7, 365 days a year.
4. Regular Events, Meet-Ups and Webinars
We organise regular online and in-person events to bring together CHC agency nurses from across the UK, helping you relax, learn and build lasting professional and personal relationships.
Our events range from CHC-focused workshops and CPD sessions to informal networking meet-ups where you can share ideas, challenges and solutions with colleagues who truly understand your work.
5. Support With CHC Transitions and Complex Care Pathways
Transitions between hospital, home and community settings can be challenging for both patients and professionals, especially when CHC funding and multiple agencies are involved.
We offer guidance and peer-led support on managing complex care transitions, coordinating multi-disciplinary input and maintaining continuity, safety and dignity for individuals receiving CHC-funded care.
6. Learning Disabilities (LD) and Autism: Care & Support Insights
Many CHC-funded packages relate to people with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism and complex behavioural needs, requiring skilled, reflective practice from agency nurses.
Within the network, we share evidence-based approaches, care planning ideas and behaviour support strategies that promote independence, respect and quality of life for people with LD and autism in community settings.
7. Guidance on Community DoL and Legal Frameworks
Agency nurses working in CHC often need to understand community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) applications, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) principles and related legal frameworks.
Our network offers focused training and peer advice to help you apply these frameworks correctly in practice, document decisions appropriately, and work confidently with local authorities and CHC teams.
8. Expert Case Management Insight and Best Practice
Although we are a network rather than a direct care provider, many members are experienced in case management, complex care coordination and multidisciplinary working.
Through shared learning, webinars and case-based discussions, you can enhance your skills in goal setting, risk assessment, outcome measurement and person-centred planning for CHC-funded individuals.
9. Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience Support for Nurses
CHC and complex care roles can be emotionally demanding, especially when working alone in community environments or managing high-risk situations.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a safe, understanding environment where you can discuss stress, burnout, boundary setting and self-care, and receive encouragement from colleagues who truly “get it”.
10. Career Development and Opportunities in CHC
We help agency nurses explore career development opportunities within CHC, including specialist roles, leadership pathways, education and consultancy options.
Members frequently share vacancies, project opportunities, mentorship and guidance to support your long-term professional growth in Continuing Healthcare and complex care nursing.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
1. A community that truly understands CHC agency nursing
Our network is built around the reality that CHC work is unique. You will be connecting with professionals who understand funding reviews, complex family dynamics, lone working, safeguarding pressures and documentation demands.
2. Practical CHC knowledge you can use immediately
Our training, discussions and shared resources focus on real-world CHC practice, including how to navigate assessments, communicate with CHC teams, and document care safely and professionally.
3. Confidential, invite-only support groups
You can participate in our private social media groups, where around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals share advice, updates and support across the year, at any time of day or night.
4. Strong professional and personal relationships
Many nurses in our network become long-term friends and trusted colleagues, helping each other find opportunities, overcome challenges and maintain resilience in demanding roles.
5. Commitment to quality, safety and person-centred care
Everything we do is focused on raising standards of CHC-funded care, supporting nurses to deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred practice that meets regulatory and ethical expectations.
Who the CHC Nurses Agency Network Is For
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is ideal for:
- Registered nurses working as agency staff in CHC-funded packages or complex care.
- Nurses employed in community, domiciliary, home care or care home settings with CHC-funded clients.
- Healthcare professionals involved in CHC assessments, reviews, case management or MDT working.
- Nurses seeking peer support, CHC-specific learning and a stronger professional network.
- New or aspiring CHC nurses who want to build knowledge and confidence in this specialist area.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are committed to professionalism, confidentiality and high-quality CHC practice. Joining the network is simple:
- Contact us via our website or enquiry form to express your interest in joining.
- We will provide information on our membership process, private group access and upcoming events.
- Once approved, you will be invited into our invite-only social media groups and added to our mailing lists for training and event updates.
From your first day in the network, you will have access to a supportive community, expert CHC insights and networking opportunities to enhance your practice and professional life.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC agency nurse, healthcare professional, or organisation interested in our training, consultancy or networking opportunities, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Visit our website or contact our team to learn more about:
- Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- Upcoming CHC training sessions, webinars and events
- CHC-focused consultancy and organisational support
We look forward to welcoming you into our community and working together to improve Continuing Healthcare practice, safety and outcomes across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community that offers specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training, support and networking for agency nurses and healthcare professionals.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and healthcare professionals involved in CHC, complex care, community nursing or CHC assessments are welcome to apply to join the network.
- Do you provide CHC training and education? Yes, we offer focused CHC training on eligibility, documentation, care planning, community DoL, and related legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? Our core membership is CHC agency nurses, but we also support other professionals working in CHC or complex care who value our training and peer community.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your membership is approved, we will invite you to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups and online communities.
- Do you run in-person or online events? We run both in-person and online events, including webinars, workshops and informal meet-ups for CHC nurses across the UK.
- Can organisations access your CHC consultancy services? Yes, we work with providers and organisations to offer CHC-focused consultancy, policy reviews and practice support.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network suitable for newly qualified nurses? Newly qualified nurses interested in CHC can benefit from our education and peer support, although some training is tailored to those already working in complex care.
- How does the network support nurse wellbeing? Our confidential groups and events provide a safe space to discuss stress, workload, resilience and self-care with colleagues who understand CHC pressures.
- How can I join or find out more? Visit our website or contact our team directly to request membership details and information about upcoming training and events.