CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Nursing Support, Training & Community

A Dedicated UK Network for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care across the UK. We connect CHC agency nurses with expert training, peer support, and professional guidance so they can deliver safe, person‑centred care and grow successful careers in CHC.

Built and led by experienced CHC nurses, our network understands the realities of agency work, funding assessments, and complex community caseloads. We provide a relaxed but highly professional space where nurses can ask questions, share experiences, and access resources that make everyday practice easier and more rewarding.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network brings together over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals via confidential, invite‑only social media groups, events, and online sessions. Our aim is to support nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, Local Authority funded care, and complex community packages with practical help, education, and community.

Only another nurse truly understands the pressures of frontline CHC work: heavy caseloads, challenging assessments, tight timescales, and emotionally demanding situations. Our network gives you instant access to peers who “get it” – 24/7, 365 days a year.

Comprehensive Support, Training & Networking for CHC Nurses

Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced assessor, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers flexible, nurse‑led support designed around real‑world practice. We focus on Continuing Healthcare, community DoLS, and complex care so you can develop specialist expertise and confidence in your role.

Our activities include structured training, informal peer support, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to build long‑term professional relationships and friendships with other CHC agency nurses across the country.

Key Areas of CHC Support & Consultancy

CHC Assessment & Funding Process Support

We provide guidance and training on the full NHS Continuing Healthcare pathway, including screening (Checklist), Decision Support Tools (DST), evidence gathering, and MDT decision‑making. Our aim is to help agency nurses understand CHC eligibility, documentation standards, and funding criteria so they can contribute confidently to assessments and reviews.

Through our community and events, you can discuss real‑life cases (confidentially), explore grey areas in the National Framework, and learn how other CHC specialists manage complex presentations and disputed decisions.

Transitions in Care & Complex Community Packages

Safe transitions between hospital, residential, and community settings are critical for people with high levels of need. The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports nurses to plan and manage these transitions effectively within CHC frameworks, helping you reduce risk, promote continuity, and advocate for appropriate funding and support.

We discuss best practice in handovers, contingency planning, and multi‑agency working so that patients experience seamless care, and nurses feel well‑equipped to coordinate and deliver complex community packages.

Pre‑CQC & Quality Assurance Support for CHC Providers

Many CHC agency nurses work within services that are regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Through our training and peer advice, we help nurses understand what “good” and “outstanding” look like in CHC‑related services, and how to evidence safe, effective, and well‑led practice.

We share practical tips on documentation, risk assessments, governance, and person‑centred care planning so that agency nurses can contribute actively to quality assurance and inspection readiness in every placement.

Learning Disabilities, Autism & Complex Behavioural Needs

CHC packages for people with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism, and complex behavioural needs require specialist skills and a strong understanding of legal and ethical frameworks. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, nurses share evidence‑based approaches to person‑centred care, positive behavioural support, and risk management.

Our discussions and learning sessions focus on promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life while working safely within CHC, DoLS, and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) requirements.

CHC Training, Events & Professional Development

CHC & Community DoLS Application Process Training

We offer focused training and guidance around Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) and its relationship with CHC funding and complex care. Sessions cover legal frameworks, best‑interest decision‑making, documentation, and how to work effectively with Local Authorities and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

Our goal is to ensure agency nurses understand their responsibilities within CHC and Community DoLS processes so they can safeguard vulnerable adults while providing least‑restrictive, rights‑based care.

Regular CHC Networking Events & Knowledge Sharing

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in‑person events to bring our community together. These include webinars, case‑discussion groups, informal meet‑ups, and themed workshops on current CHC topics such as National Framework updates, documentation standards, and managing high‑risk packages.

Nurses in our network stay in touch every day through private social media groups and often build friendships that last many years. Events provide the opportunity to learn from peers, ask questions in a safe environment, and connect with other CHC professionals across the UK.

Career Support for CHC Agency Nurses

We understand that CHC is a highly specialised field with unique career pathways. Through the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members share advice on roles, agencies, rates, contracts, and how to build a sustainable long‑term career in Continuing Healthcare.

From your first CHC placement through to advanced assessor and case‑management roles, our community offers honest, nurse‑to‑nurse guidance on skills development, professional boundaries, and work‑life balance.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network stands out as a supportive, confidential, and highly knowledgeable space created by and for CHC nurses. We combine practical Continuing Healthcare expertise with genuine peer support so you never have to work through complex situations alone.

Membership gives you access to private social media groups, ongoing discussions, resources, and regular events – all designed to strengthen your CHC practice, support your wellbeing, and enhance the care you provide to people with complex needs.

If you are an agency nurse involved in CHC assessments, reviews, or complex community packages, our network can help you feel more confident, more connected, and better informed every day.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

We welcome new members who are actively working, or planning to work, within Continuing Healthcare or complex community nursing. To join, simply contact us via our website and we will share details of our confidential invite‑only social media groups and upcoming events.

Once you are part of the community, you can start contributing to discussions straight away, ask for advice whenever you need it, and access our growing library of CHC‑focused knowledge and support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK‑based community and support hub for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.

2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

Registered nurses who currently work, or intend to work, in CHC assessments, reviews, or complex community packages are welcome to join.

3. Is there a cost to join the network?

Details on membership and any associated costs are provided when you contact us to discuss joining the network.

4. How do I access the private social media groups?

Once accepted into the network, you will receive secure invitations to our confidential, invite‑only social media groups.

5. Do you offer formal CHC training courses?

We provide CHC‑focused training sessions, webinars, and events that cover eligibility, documentation, community DoLS, and complex care best practice.

6. Can the network help me understand CHC eligibility and funding?

Yes, our members and training resources regularly discuss CHC eligibility criteria, funding processes, and real‑world assessment scenarios.

7. Are your events online, in person, or both?

We offer a mix of online events and, where possible, in‑person meet‑ups and workshops for CHC nurses across the UK.

8. Will joining the network help my CHC nursing career?

Yes, the network offers peer support, shared opportunities, and guidance that can help you progress in specialist CHC roles.

9. Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network confidential?

Yes, our groups are invite‑only and we expect all members to maintain strict professional confidentiality and respect.

10. How do I contact you to join or find out more?

You can contact us directly through our website contact form or published contact details to discuss joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network.