UK CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training & Support

Join the UK CHC Nurses Agency Network for specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) training, peer support and community. Connect with over 500 CHC agency nurses, access expert-led webinars, guidance on eligibility, DSTs, documentation, DoLS and CQC compliance, plus confidential social media groups and networking events. Build confidence, share complex case advice and develop your CHC and agency nursing career with practical, real-world support.

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CHC Nurses Agency Network: UK Continuing Healthcare Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses

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

The UK’s Dedicated Community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community built by nurses, for nurses, focused on Continuing Healthcare (CHC), complex care and agency nursing across the UK. We connect CHC nurses, provide expert-led training, share practical guidance on funding and assessment processes, and offer a safe, confidential space to discuss the realities of nursing life.

Only another nurse truly understands the pressure, responsibility and emotional demands of our work. Our network brings together over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who support each other, share best practice, and build lasting professional and personal relationships.

A Supportive Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place to connect, unwind and grow in your professional practice. Our private, invite-only groups and regular events create a trusted space where CHC nurses can:

  • Discuss complex CHC cases and share practical solutions.
  • Ask questions about eligibility, DSTs, funding decisions and appeals.
  • Swap experiences of working with different ICBs, CCGs and providers.
  • Access peer support for stress, burnout and work–life balance.
  • Build long-term friendships with nurses who truly understand the job.

Many nurses in our network remain friends and professional contacts for years, creating a strong, reliable support system across the UK.

Specialist CHC Training for Agency & Community Nurses

We provide practical, nurse-focused CHC training to help agency and community nurses feel confident in every aspect of Continuing Healthcare. Our sessions are designed around real-world practice and the current National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare.

Our training for CHC agency nurses covers:

  • Understanding the CHC eligibility criteria and key domains.
  • Completing high-quality assessments, evidence and documentation.
  • Working with Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and MDT processes.
  • Contributing to review meetings, appeals and dispute resolution.
  • Person-centred care planning and risk management in CHC packages.

Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced nurse seeking updates and refreshers, our training will help you navigate the system more effectively and deliver safe, compliant, person‑centred care.

Professional Guidance on Compliance & Best Practice

As CHC agency nurses, you are often at the front line of care, documentation and communication with providers, families and commissioners. The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports you with up-to-date guidance on:

  • Regulatory requirements affecting CHC and community care.
  • Best practice for record-keeping, consent and capacity.
  • Working safely across multiple providers, agencies and care settings.
  • Supporting organisations ahead of CQC inspections from a nursing perspective.
  • Maintaining professional standards and revalidation as an agency nurse.

Our community discussions, learning sessions and shared resources help CHC nurses stay compliant, confident and current in a rapidly changing health and social care environment.

Support with Transitions of Care & Patient Journeys

Transitions between hospital, home, care homes and community settings are some of the most challenging aspects of CHC work. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, we share practical strategies to:

  • Manage safe discharges and continuity of care.
  • Reduce avoidable readmissions and breakdown of packages.
  • Support families and carers through complex decisions.
  • Ensure dignity, safety and choice are maintained at every step.

Our experienced CHC nurses offer peer-to-peer insights on managing transitions smoothly while keeping the patient at the centre of every decision.

Person-Centred Care for People with Learning Disabilities

Many CHC packages involve individuals with learning disabilities (LD) and complex needs. Our network includes nurses with extensive experience in LD and specialist community services, who share:

  • Approaches to person-centred, strengths-based care planning.
  • Strategies to promote independence, communication and choice.
  • Risk management that still respects rights and autonomy.
  • Ways to collaborate effectively with families, advocates and MDTs.

This shared expertise helps CHC nurses deliver holistic, evidence-based care that supports both safety and quality of life.

CHC & Community DoLS Application Knowledge Sharing

The CHC Nurses Agency Network actively supports learning around Continuing Healthcare and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in community and care home settings. Through our events and private groups, nurses can:

  • Clarify when a DoLS authorisation may be required.
  • Share examples of applications, reviews and best practice.
  • Discuss how DoLS interacts with CHC-funded packages.
  • Improve understanding of capacity, consent and legal frameworks.

This practical peer learning helps CHC agency nurses feel more assured when dealing with complex legal and ethical decisions in community care.

Regular CHC Events, Workshops & Networking Opportunities

We run regular online and in-person events designed specifically for CHC and agency nurses across the UK. These include:

  • Live CHC training sessions and webinars.
  • Case study discussions with experienced CHC practitioners.
  • Informal networking meet-ups to build connections and support.
  • Updates on policy changes, ICB guidance and CHC best practice.

Our events are an ideal way to stay up to date, re-energise your practice and expand your professional network of CHC specialists.

Confidential Social Media Groups for Everyday Support

At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network are our confidential, invite-only social media groups, where around 500 CHC agency nurses share:

  • Daily professional challenges and practical tips.
  • Questions about CHC processes, funding and documentation.
  • Advice on agencies, placements and working conditions.
  • Peer support around stress, boundaries and resilience.

These groups are active 24-7-365, giving you immediate access to colleagues who understand the pressures of CHC and agency nursing and can offer real-world support.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to:

  • A large, trusted community of CHC and agency nurses across the UK.
  • Specialist CHC training and learning opportunities.
  • Confidential spaces to discuss real clinical and professional issues.
  • Peer support that understands the unique realities of agency work.
  • Networking that can lead to new roles, collaborations and friendships.

We exist to empower CHC nurses with knowledge, connection and support, so you never feel isolated in your practice—no matter where or how you work.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

We welcome new CHC and agency nurses from across the UK into our network. Joining is simple:

  1. Get in touch via our website contact form or email to express your interest.
  2. We will provide details on how to join our private social media groups.
  3. You can then access our events, discussions and shared resources.

Whether you are just starting out in CHC or have years of experience, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to help you learn, connect and thrive in your professional practice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-wide professional community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nurses offering support, training and networking.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any nurse working in or interested in CHC, community or agency nursing within the UK can apply to join.
  3. Is membership of the network free? Membership of our core online community is free, with some optional paid training and events.
  4. What kind of CHC training do you offer? We offer practical training on CHC eligibility, assessments, documentation, reviews and person‑centred care planning.
  5. How do your social media groups work? We run confidential, invite‑only social media groups where CHC nurses can ask questions, share experiences and support each other 24-7-365.
  6. Do you organise in-person events? Yes, we host a mix of online webinars and occasional in‑person meet‑ups and networking events for CHC nurses.
  7. Can newly qualified nurses join? Yes, newly qualified nurses interested in CHC or agency work are very welcome to join and learn from more experienced colleagues.
  8. Do you help with CQC or compliance issues? We share peer-to-peer advice and best practice around documentation, compliance and supporting services ahead of CQC inspections.
  9. How will joining benefit my nursing career? You will gain knowledge, contacts, confidence and support that can open up new CHC and agency opportunities and strengthen your practice.
  10. How do I get in touch to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website or email, and we will guide you through the simple steps to join our private groups and events.



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