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CHC Nurses Agency Network: UK CHC Agency Nurse Community, Training & Support
Connecting, Supporting & Developing CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK-wide community for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing and complex care.
We bring together over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals in a private, supportive network to share knowledge, access specialist training, prepare for CQC compliance and improve patient outcomes in complex CHC settings.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place where CHC and complex care agency nurses can connect, relax and grow—professionally and personally.
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibilities and emotional demands of frontline nursing, especially in CHC and community-based care.
Our network has been created to:
- Provide a safe, confidential space to talk about work and professional challenges.
- Help nurses build long-term professional contacts and friendships.
- Offer specialist CHC training, guidance and resources to support your nursing career.
- Share best practice in CHC assessments, DSTs, DOLs and complex care planning.
- Support agency nurses working across NHS, local authority and independent sectors.
Core Services & Support from CHC Nurses Agency Network
1. Professional CHC Nurse Community & Peer Support
We host a thriving, invite-only online community of CHC agency nurses who share real-world experience, advice and encouragement 24/7.
Through our private social media groups and online forums, nurses can:
- Discuss complex CHC cases, assessments and appeals.
- Share tips for working with CCGs/ICBs, CHC teams and care providers.
- Talk openly about shift challenges, workload, boundaries and wellbeing.
- Support each other with career decisions and agency choices.
Many members build friendships that last for years, creating a genuine sense of belonging in what can often be a very isolated way of working.
2. Regular CHC Networking Events, Meet-Ups & Webinars
We run regular events to bring our community of CHC agency nurses together in person and online.
These include:
- CHC-focused webinars on eligibility criteria, DSTs and policy updates.
- Networking meet-ups where nurses share local knowledge and opportunities.
- Peer support sessions focused on resilience, burnout prevention and work–life balance.
- Workshops on documentation, safeguarding and mental capacity in community care.
Our events help keep agency nurses at the cutting edge of CHC practice, while also offering a relaxed space to connect with colleagues who truly understand the job.
3. Specialist Training for CHC & Community Nursing
CHC Assessment, DST & Funding Application Training
We provide specialist training programmes designed specifically for nurses involved in Continuing Healthcare assessments, checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs).
Our training helps CHC agency nurses to:
- Understand national CHC framework guidance and eligibility criteria.
- Confidently contribute to and document robust CHC assessments.
- Recognise how CHC decisions link to funding, commissioning and care planning.
- Support appeals, reviews and complex decision-making in practice.
Community DOLs, Safeguarding & Legal Framework Training
Our training also covers the Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) application process, safeguarding and mental capacity in community and home-based care.
We help nurses to:
- Apply the Mental Capacity Act and best interests decision-making.
- Recognise when DOLs or LPS (Liberty Protection Safeguards) may be required.
- Document care in a way that supports legal and regulatory compliance.
- Work collaboratively with local authorities, CHC teams and care providers.
Learning & Development for Better Patient Outcomes
All of our programmes are designed to ensure CHC agency nurses deliver safe, person-centred, legally sound care across hospital discharge, community and care home settings.
By upskilling CHC nurses in assessment, documentation and clinical decision-making, we aim to:
- Reduce errors and missed information in CHC and complex care.
- Improve care quality, safety and patient experience.
- Strengthen compliance with CQC, NHS and legal frameworks.
- Support career development and professional confidence for agency nurses.
4. Support with CHC Transitions, Discharge & Complex Care Pathways
Transitions between hospital, home, community and care home settings can be challenging for both patients and staff, especially where CHC funding is involved.
Our network supports nurses in:
- Managing safe discharge and step-down pathways for CHC-eligible patients.
- Planning holistic, person-centred care across multiple providers.
- Advocating for the rights, choices and dignity of individuals and families.
- Understanding how CHC affects care packages, providers and commissioning.
By sharing real-life experience and best practice, we help agency nurses deliver continuity of care during these critical transitions.
5. CQC Readiness & Quality Support for Agency Nurses and Providers
Although the CHC Nurses Agency Network primarily supports individual nurses, many of our members work closely with care homes, community providers and agencies during CQC inspections and quality reviews.
Through shared learning and peer advice, our network helps nurses to:
- Understand CQC key lines of enquiry (KLOEs) relevant to CHC and complex care.
- Improve record-keeping, risk assessment and care planning.
- Demonstrate safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led practice.
- Contribute to organisational pre-CQC preparation and continuous improvement.
6. Confidential, Invite‑Only Social Media Groups
We maintain several confidential, invite-only social media groups where core members can talk openly, share ideas and ask for help 24-7-365.
Within these groups, CHC agency nurses can:
- Post clinical or professional questions (anonymised and appropriate).
- Get rapid peer feedback on CHC-related issues.
- Share policy updates, CHC framework changes and guidance.
- Access supportive conversations around wellbeing and stress.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
Our network is designed for registered nurses who are:
- Working as agency nurses in CHC, community or complex care roles.
- Supporting CHC assessments, fast-track applications or DST meetings.
- Providing care to CHC-funded adults and children at home or in care homes.
- Interested in moving into CHC, case management or community complex care.
- Seeking a supportive professional network and opportunities for growth.
We also welcome interest and collaboration from:
- NHS trusts and ICBs involved in CHC commissioning.
- Care homes and domiciliary care providers delivering CHC packages.
- Nursing agencies specialising in CHC and complex community care.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
- Specialist CHC focus: A community built specifically around Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Real peer support: Connect with nurses who live the same daily realities as you.
- Ongoing CPD and learning: Access training, webinars and resources relevant to CHC practice.
- Career development: Gain insight into new roles, skills and opportunities in CHC and community nursing.
- Confidential space: Share professional concerns in a safe, invite-only environment.
- National network: Build contacts with CHC nurses working across the UK.
- Stronger voice: Contribute to collective knowledge around CHC, policy and best practice.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are committed to high-quality, person-centred CHC and complex care.
To get started:
- Contact us via our website or email to express your interest.
- We will verify your nursing background and CHC/agency experience.
- You will receive an invite to our private social media groups and events.
- Start connecting with other CHC agency nurses and accessing our shared expertise.
If you are an NHS organisation, agency or provider interested in training, collaboration or support for your CHC workforce, please get in touch to discuss bespoke options.
Building a Stronger Future for CHC Agency Nurses
Our mission is to empower CHC agency nurses with the community, knowledge and confidence they need to deliver outstanding care in complex situations.
We believe that high-quality Continuing Healthcare begins with well-supported, well-trained nurses who can rely on each other as a professional network.
Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a place to learn, share and belong.
Contact us today to discover how joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your nursing career, enhance your CHC practice and improve outcomes for the people you care for.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-wide community of agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex care, offering peer support, training and networking.
- Who can join the network? Registered nurses with an interest or role in CHC, community or complex care, especially those working via nursing agencies, are welcome to apply.
- Is membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? Core access to our community and groups may be free or low-cost, with some specialist training and events offered on a paid basis.
- Do you offer CHC training and education? Yes, we provide training on CHC assessments, DSTs, funding, community DOLs, safeguarding and complex care practice.
- Are your groups really private and confidential? Yes, our social media groups are invite-only, moderated and run with strict expectations of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Can newly qualified nurses join? Newly qualified nurses who are moving into CHC or community agency roles are welcome, as long as they are registered and committed to learning.
- Do you organise in-person events as well as online sessions? We run a mix of online webinars, virtual meet-ups and, where possible, in-person networking events.
- Does the network work with NHS organisations or agencies? Yes, we collaborate with NHS bodies, agencies and providers to support CHC workforce development and best practice.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network a recruitment agency? No, we are a professional network and support community, not a recruitment agency, though members may share work-related information.
- How do I get started and request to join? Simply contact us via our website or email, and we will guide you through the quick membership and verification process.
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