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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Empowering CHC & Agency Nurses Through Community, Training & Expert Support
Your UK Community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Nurses & Agency Professionals
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK-based professional community and support hub for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community services, and agency nursing.
We help you build your career, strengthen your clinical knowledge, and navigate complex CHC processes, all within a trusted network of like-minded professionals.
Only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibility, and emotional demands of nursing.
Our network provides a place to connect, decompress, share challenges, and access real-world advice from experienced CHC and agency nurses who face the same realities of practice every day.
From CHC assessments and funding applications to care transitions, CQC expectations, and person-centred case management, our aim is to support you to deliver safe, effective care while protecting your own wellbeing and professional development.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing, invitation-based community of around 500 CHC and agency nursing professionals across the UK.
We connect through confidential, private social media groups, online discussions, and regular events focused on Continuing Healthcare practice, community nursing, and professional wellbeing.
Members stay in touch daily, offering peer support, sharing learning, and developing long-term friendships and professional partnerships.
Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, you will find a safe, supportive environment to ask questions, discuss complex cases, and access up-to-date information on best practice.
Our Core Services & Support for CHC and Agency Nurses
1. Professional CHC Nurse Community & Peer Support
Our private social media groups operate 24/7/365, giving you constant access to a trusted network of CHC and agency nurses who understand the unique pressures of your role.
You can share professional issues, request informal guidance, discuss complex Continuing Healthcare cases, and gain reassurance from colleagues who have been through similar situations.
This ongoing peer-to-peer support helps reduce isolation, burnout, and uncertainty, while improving confidence in clinical decision-making and CHC processes.
Many members build long-term friendships and professional connections that last throughout their careers.
2. Regular CHC-Focused Events, Meet-Ups & Webinars
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC and agency nursing community together.
These include informal meet-ups, webinars, workshops, and discussion sessions on topics such as:
- CHC eligibility criteria and Decision Support Tool (DST) best practice
- Care planning and case coordination within CHC frameworks
- Managing complex community care packages and hospital-to-home pathways
- Working effectively as an agency nurse in CHC and community settings
- Professional resilience, wellbeing, and reflective practice
Our events are designed to be practical, supportive, and highly relevant to day-to-day CHC nursing practice, with opportunities to ask questions, share experiences, and expand your professional network.
3. Training & Guidance on CHC Processes and Community DoLS
CHC Assessment, Funding & Application Process Training
We provide focused training and peer-led guidance to help nurses understand and navigate the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessment and funding process.
This includes the Checklist, Decision Support Tool (DST), Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, and ongoing review and appeal pathways.
Our sessions are delivered by experienced CHC practitioners and senior nurses, giving you practical insight into real-world CHC decision-making, documentation standards, and how to advocate effectively for patients and families.
Community DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) & Legal Compliance
We also support nurses to increase their understanding of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and wider legal, ethical, and safeguarding requirements in community and CHC settings.
Through shared resources and expert-led discussions, you will gain clarity on documentation, consent, best interests decisions, and working alongside local authorities and IMCAs.
This knowledge helps protect both patients and professionals, ensuring that practice remains person-centred, lawful, and compliant with current UK guidance and regulations.
4. Support with Care Transitions & Complex Case Management
Transitions in Care: Hospital to Home & Community Settings
Transitions between acute, community, and home settings are high-risk moments for patients receiving Continuing Healthcare or complex care in the community.
Within our network, nurses regularly share practical strategies, examples, and tools to help ensure smoother, safer transitions and reduce interruptions to care.
Discussions focus on safe discharge planning, communication between teams, equipment provision, risk management, and person-centred care planning, helping you to improve outcomes for patients and families.
Person-Centred Case Management in CHC
Many of our members are involved in case management, care coordination, and lead roles within CHC-funded packages.
Within the network, you can access shared knowledge on commissioning, care package oversight, multidisciplinary working, and measuring quality in long-term community care.
This practical peer learning helps you to optimise resources, maintain high standards of care, and support individuals to live as independently and safely as possible in their chosen environment.
5. Insights on CQC Expectations, Governance & Best Practice
Although the CHC Nurses Agency Network is not a regulatory consultancy, our members collectively bring significant experience of working in CQC-regulated services, community providers, and NHS-funded CHC environments.
Through shared experience, we highlight what good looks like in terms of documentation, governance, patient safety, and person-centred care in the context of CHC and complex community practice.
This helps agency and CHC nurses understand how their practice fits within wider organisational quality frameworks, and how to contribute positively to inspections, audits, and service improvement.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Expert-Led, Peer-Driven Knowledge Sharing
Our network brings together highly experienced Continuing Healthcare nurses, case managers, community nurses, and agency professionals with in-depth knowledge of the UK healthcare system.
You gain direct access to people who have navigated complex CHC cases, appeals, and challenging care environments, and who are willing to share what they have learned.
A Personal, Supportive Approach to Professional Development
We recognise that every nurse has different goals, experiences, and pressures.
Within the network, you can engage at your own pace – whether that is attending events, joining discussions, or simply reading and learning from others’ posts and resources.
Our culture is grounded in respect, confidentiality, and mutual support, making it easier to ask questions, admit uncertainty, and grow professionally without judgement.
Career Growth, Confidence & Community
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you position yourself within a strong professional community that can open doors to new roles, specialist CHC opportunities, and collaborative projects.
Members frequently share job insights, agency experiences, and tips on negotiating contracts and working conditions in CHC and community nursing.
Most importantly, you gain a sense of belonging in a community that understands the realities of CHC and agency nursing, and is committed to raising standards of care while looking after each other.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are actively working, or aspiring to work, in Continuing Healthcare, community complex care, or agency nursing roles across the UK.
Membership provides access to our confidential, invitation-only social media groups, events, and discussion spaces.
To join, simply contact us via our website, email, or social media channels and tell us a little about your current role and interest in CHC or agency work.
Once verified, you will be invited into our private groups where you can immediately begin connecting with the wider CHC nursing community.
Ready to Connect With Like-Minded CHC & Agency Nurses?
If you are looking for a safe, professional community where you can share experiences, build your CHC expertise, and develop your nursing career with the support of colleagues who truly understand the pressures you face, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
Get in touch today to find out how to join our network, access our CHC-focused discussions and events, and start benefiting from the strength of a dedicated Continuing Healthcare nursing community.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community for Continuing Healthcare and agency nurses offering peer support, training, and networking. -
Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Any registered nurse or nursing professional with an interest in CHC, community complex care, or agency nursing in the UK can apply to join. -
Is membership to the network confidential?
Yes, discussions take place within private, invitation-only social media groups with a strong emphasis on professionalism and confidentiality. -
Do you provide formal CHC training courses?
We offer peer-led learning, webinars, and guidance on CHC processes, with some structured sessions delivered by experienced CHC practitioners. -
Can the network help me understand CHC assessments and funding?
Yes, members regularly share knowledge and practical tips on CHC eligibility, assessments, DST completion, and funding processes. -
Do you support agency nurses working in community and CHC settings?
Absolutely, our network is designed to support agency nurses with practical advice, peer support, and shared experience of CHC and community roles. -
Are there regular events or meet-ups?
Yes, we run regular online and occasional in-person events, webinars, and informal meet-ups for CHC and agency nurses. -
Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network a regulatory or CQC consultancy?
No, we are a professional peer network, but many members share experience and insights from working within CQC-regulated services. -
How do I join the private social media groups?
Contact us via our website or social media, and once verified, we will send you an invitation to the relevant private groups. -
What are the main benefits of joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
You gain access to ongoing peer support, CHC-specific knowledge sharing, professional networking, and a community that understands the realities of CHC and agency nursing.
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