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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support, Training and Community for CHC Agency Nurses
UK Community and Training Hub for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK-wide community for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care.
We combine peer support, specialist CHC training, consultancy and events to help you build confidence, stay compliant and progress your professional nursing career.
Only another nurse truly understands the pressure, responsibility and emotional load of nursing work.
Our network connects over 500 experienced CHC agency nurses through invite-only, confidential social media groups, regular events and learning opportunities – so you never have to navigate CHC alone.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional support, training and consultancy hub for nurses involved in:
- Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and reviews
- Complex care and case management in community settings
- Care planning, risk assessment and multidisciplinary working
- Transitions of care between hospital, home and care settings
- Care for people with Learning Disabilities (LD) and complex needs
We provide a safe space to connect, learn and collaborate, helping agency nurses stay up to date with NHS CHC frameworks, CQC expectations and best practice in person-centred care.
A Relaxed but Professional Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Private, Supportive Social Media Groups
Our core network connects around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals via confidential, invite-only social media groups.
Here you can share real-world issues, clinical questions and professional challenges 24/7/365 with colleagues who truly understand your work.
Members regularly exchange templates, tips, evidence-based resources and CHC documentation guidance, helping each other solve problems faster and work more effectively in demanding environments.
Building Lasting Professional Relationships and Friendships
We run a range of online and in-person events designed to bring CHC nurses together in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Many nurses in our community go on to become long-term colleagues and friends, supporting one another through career moves, revalidation and complex casework.
Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers an inclusive, welcoming space to develop your career and expand your professional network.
Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses and Healthcare Teams
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessment and Care Planning Training
We deliver targeted CHC training workshops that cover the key components of the NHS Continuing Healthcare framework, including:
- Understanding CHC eligibility and national framework guidance
- Completing the Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) confidently
- Gathering robust clinical evidence to support CHC decisions
- Writing clear, defensible rationales for CHC recommendations
- Person-centred care planning and risk management in CHC
Our courses are delivered by experienced CHC nurses who work actively in the field, ensuring the training is practical, up to date and directly relevant to CHC agency work.
Community DoLS and Legal Safeguards Training
We offer specialised sessions on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in the community and associated legal frameworks for CHC-funded care.
This training helps nurses and providers understand:
- When DoLS may apply in community and care home settings
- How to recognise and escalate potential deprivation of liberty
- Documentation, best interest decisions and lawful restrictions
- Working with local authorities, IMCAs and legal representatives
By improving your understanding of DoLS and related safeguards, we help you protect patient rights while maintaining safe, effective CHC packages.
Events and Workshops to Keep You Up to Date
The CHC Nurses Agency Network hosts regular webinars, seminars and networking events focused on all aspects of Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
These events help you:
- Stay informed on policy updates and CHC framework changes
- Explore emerging best practice in community and complex care
- Share real-life case studies and practical problem-solving strategies
- Connect with CHC leads, case managers and other agency nurses
Attending our events supports your revalidation, CPD requirements and ongoing professional development as a CHC specialist nurse.
Expert CHC Consultancy and Support for Care Transitions
Supporting Safe Transitions of Care
Transitions such as moving from hospital to home, care home to community, or between providers can be high risk for patients and challenging for staff.
Our network provides access to experienced nurses and consultants who can help design and deliver safer transition pathways, including:
- Comprehensive clinical and functional assessments
- Robust discharge planning and handover documentation
- Clear roles, responsibilities and escalation pathways
- Communication plans involving patients, families and MDTs
This support helps minimise avoidable readmissions, maintain continuity of care and improve outcomes for CHC-funded patients.
Person-Centred Transition Planning
We promote a person-centred approach to every transition, ensuring that care plans reflect the individual’s clinical needs, preferences, communication style and cultural background.
Our guidance supports nurses to:
- Involve patients and families meaningfully in decisions
- Respect autonomy, dignity and independence
- Coordinate with community teams, GPs and therapy services
- Identify and manage risks proactively across settings
This approach is especially important for people with Learning Disabilities, dementia or complex behavioural needs, where transitions can be particularly destabilising if not managed well.
Pre-CQC Readiness Support for CHC Services and Providers
Preparing CHC Services for Inspection
Although we are primarily a network for agency nurses, we also collaborate with providers and commissioning teams, offering pre-CQC readiness support related to CHC and complex care.
Drawing on the expertise of our members, we can help you:
- Review policies and procedures related to CHC-funded care
- Strengthen documentation, care plans and risk assessments
- Evidence person-centred practice and outcome-focused care
- Prepare staff for CQC inspection questions and scenarios
This collaborative approach helps organisations demonstrate compliance, improve quality and provide a better working environment for agency and permanent staff alike.
Embedding Continuous Improvement
We encourage providers and nurses to view CQC standards as part of an ongoing journey of continuous quality improvement, not just a one-off inspection.
Our network shares tools, checklists and real-life learning to support safer practice, clearer communication and better patient experiences across CHC services.
Person-Centred Care for People with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Developing Individualised Care and Support Plans
Many CHC agency nurses work with individuals who have Learning Disabilities and complex health needs.
Our network shares knowledge and expertise on creating individualised, person-centred care plans that:
- Promote independence, choice and communication
- Support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Address physical health needs and co-morbidities
- Respect rights, preferences and cultural background
By drawing on collective experience, we help agency nurses deliver consistent, dignified and compassionate LD care in a variety of settings.
Using Evidence-Based LD and Complex Care Practice
Members actively share research, guidance and best-practice tools for working with people with LD, autism and complex behavioural needs.
This includes:
- Communication aids and accessible information
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
- Reasonable adjustments in community and acute settings
- Safeguarding and advocacy considerations
Access to these resources helps CHC agency nurses deliver care that is not only safe and effective, but also rights-based and truly person-centred.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Network Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our community is led and shaped by experienced Continuing Healthcare nurses who understand the realities of agency work, from last-minute shift changes to complex case reviews and funding disputes.
We focus on practical solutions, peer support and real-world advice rather than theory alone.
Tailored Support for Agency and Bank Nurses
Unlike many generic nursing groups, we concentrate specifically on the needs of agency and bank nurses working in CHC and complex care.
Our network helps you:
- Navigate different providers, documentation systems and procedures
- Build a strong professional identity as a CHC specialist
- Access training aligned with your current and future roles
- Find peers who understand the flexibility and challenges of agency work
Continuous Professional Development and Career Growth
Through our training, events and shared resources, we support your continuing professional development (CPD) and NMC revalidation.
Members gain insights into:
- Progression routes into senior CHC roles and leadership
- Portfolio-building and documenting outcomes from CHC work
- Specialist skills in assessment, case management and advocacy
- Staying current with national CHC and safeguarding guidance
By being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you invest in a stronger, more confident and more connected CHC nursing career.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome registered nurses with experience or an interest in Continuing Healthcare to join our private network.
To get started:
- Contact us via our website or email to request membership
- We will confirm your professional details and CHC involvement
- Once approved, you will be invited into our confidential social media groups
- You will receive updates about upcoming events, training and networking opportunities
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse, new to agency work or looking to move into Continuing Healthcare, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support, guide and connect you.
FAQs About the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community offering training, support and consultancy for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses with current or planned involvement in CHC, complex care or community nursing can apply to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? Our focus is agency and bank nurses, but we also welcome CHC nurses in permanent roles who want to engage with our community and training.
- What type of CHC training do you provide? We offer training on CHC assessments, DST completion, care planning, community DoLS, LD care and best practice in community complex care.
- How do your private social media groups work? Approved members are added to confidential, invite-only groups where they can share questions, resources and professional issues 24/7.
- Do you organise in-person events? Yes, we run a mix of online webinars and in-person workshops and networking events across the UK, depending on demand.
- Can you help with CQC preparation for CHC services? We can connect you with experienced nurses and consultants who provide pre-CQC readiness support related to CHC and complex care.
- Is there support for nurses working with Learning Disabilities? Yes, our network shares evidence-based resources and guidance on person-centred LD and autism care within CHC packages.
- Do you offer ongoing support after training? Members continue to receive peer support, updates and access to our online community long after individual training sessions.
- How can I apply to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website or email, and we will guide you through a simple membership and verification process.
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