CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support for Continuing Healthcare Agency Nurses
A Dedicated UK Community for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based community built by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses, bringing together specialist training, peer-to-peer support, networking and practical resources for nurses working in complex care and community settings.
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the pressures of nursing—especially in CHC roles—so we provide a safe, confidential and collaborative space where agency nurses can connect, learn, share challenges and grow their careers together.
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
Our network is designed to support CHC agency nurses across the UK with:
- Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training and guidance
- Peer support on complex cases, funding and care planning
- Regular CHC-focused events, workshops and webinars
- Private, invite-only social media groups for real-time discussion
- Practical help with documentation, compliance and CQC expectations
- Networking opportunities to build long‑term professional and personal connections
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we offer 24‑7‑365 access to a community that understands your work and supports your professional development.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a training hub—it is a community where CHC agency nurses can relax, debrief and connect with people who truly understand the demands of the role.
Many nurses in our network stay in touch for years, forming friendships, mentoring relationships and professional collaborations that help sustain them through the realities of CHC work.
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
Members are invited to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups, where CHC agency nurses actively share:
- Clinical queries and complex CHC case discussions
- Practical tips on documentation and MDT working
- Experiences with ICBs, CHC panels and community DOL processes
- Career advice, agency working guidance and shift support
- Emotional support during difficult or stressful episodes of care
Our network is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, ensuring you never feel isolated when working in demanding CHC agency roles.
Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides access to specialist training and learning opportunities tailored to the needs of Continuing Healthcare agency nurses across the UK.
Our focus is on building confidence, competence and compliance in areas that matter most to CHC practitioners, including funding, assessments, risk, legal frameworks and person‑centred complex care.
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & Community DOL Training
We support agency nurses to deepen their understanding of the CHC process and Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) applications through targeted learning and shared experience, including:
- CHC eligibility criteria and the Decision Support Tool (DST)
- Understanding Funded Nursing Care (FNC) and full CHC funding
- Best practice in complex care planning and review
- Community DOL application pathways and legal responsibilities
- Working effectively with ICBs, CHC teams and multidisciplinary professionals
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner, our network helps you stay current with changing policies, legal frameworks and best practice guidance.
Transitions of Care & Complex Case Support
Agency nurses are often central to safe transitions of care and the delivery of complex, community-based packages. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members share real-world experience on how to:
- Support safe hospital discharge into community CHC packages
- Coordinate care transitions between providers and settings
- Advocate for patients and families during funding reviews and reassessments
- Maintain continuity of care and communication across teams
- Balance clinical risk, autonomy and safeguarding
By learning from each other’s cases, CHC agency nurses gain practical insight that directly improves patient safety, dignity and outcomes.
Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs & Person-Centred Care
Many CHC agency nurses support individuals with learning disabilities (LD), autism and complex physical or mental health needs. Our network offers a space to explore:
- Person-centred planning for people with LD and complex needs
- Positive risk-taking and promoting independence
- Managing behaviours that challenge within CHC frameworks
- Collaborating with families, advocates and wider MDTs
- Ensuring care remains rights-based and strength-focused
Through peer feedback and shared resources, members can refine their approach to holistic, respectful and empowering care in community and home settings.
Events, Workshops & Networking for CHC Agency Nurses
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC agency nurse community together, creating opportunities to learn, connect and share best practice.
Events focus on real-world issues in Continuing Healthcare, including policy updates, clinical challenges, documentation, safeguarding and professional wellbeing.
Building Long-Term Connections & Professional Confidence
Our events allow CHC agency nurses to:
- Network with other CHC specialists across the UK
- Discuss case studies and complex scenarios in a safe environment
- Hear from guest speakers and experienced CHC practitioners
- Develop communication, advocacy and leadership skills
- Reduce professional isolation and feel part of a strong community
Many members build lifelong friendships and ongoing peer support networks that enrich both their work and personal lives.
CQC Expectations, Documentation & Compliance Support
While we are a network rather than a consultancy, our community regularly discusses and shares advice around CQC-related expectations, documentation standards and regulatory compliance relevant to CHC and community nursing.
Through shared resources and peer experience, CHC agency nurses can better understand:
- What good documentation looks like in CHC settings
- How to evidence person-centred care and risk management
- The role of agency nurses in CQC-inspected services
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid compliance issues
- How to contribute positively to safe, high-quality services
This peer-led support helps nurses feel more confident when working in CQC-regulated environments and completing complex CHC records.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network connects you to a trusted, supportive and knowledgeable community of CHC agency nurses who share your challenges and goals.
We are committed to:
- Empowering CHC agency nurses with knowledge, tools and support
- Reducing professional isolation and burnout
- Promoting high standards of complex care in community settings
- Encouraging reflection, learning and continuous improvement
- Helping you build a sustainable, rewarding career in Continuing Healthcare
How to Get Involved
We welcome new members into the CHC Nurses Agency Network throughout the year. As a member, you can:
- Join our private, invite-only social media groups
- Take part in regular events, webinars and discussions
- Access a peer network of around 500 CHC agency nurses
- Share and receive advice, resources and moral support
- Grow your professional confidence, skills and connections
If you are a CHC agency nurse in the UK and want to feel supported, informed and connected, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
FAQs About the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK community for Continuing Healthcare agency nurses offering peer support, networking, learning and CHC-focused resources.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership is aimed at registered nurses working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare agency roles in the UK.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? Our primary focus is CHC agency nurses, but nurses working in CHC-related roles who share similar challenges may also benefit from joining.
- How do I join your private social media groups? Once you express interest in joining, you will be given information on how to access our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- What types of events does the network run? We run online and in-person events such as CHC-focused workshops, webinars, networking sessions and peer discussion forums.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We share specialist knowledge, peer learning and guidance on CHC practice, and may signpost members to formal training opportunities where appropriate.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details of any membership fees or free access options are provided when you enquire about joining the network.
- Can the network help with complex CHC cases? Members regularly discuss complex CHC cases in a confidential, anonymised way to share experience and practical insights.
- Do you offer support related to CQC and compliance? While we are not a consultancy, members openly share experience and tips about documentation, CQC expectations and safe practice in CHC settings.
- How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals engages in discussion and support 24-7-365 through our online groups.