CHC Nurses Agency Network | Continuing Healthcare Nurse Community, Training & Support
A UK Nurse-Led Network Dedicated to Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for nurses and healthcare professionals working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) across the UK.
We connect CHC agency nurses, provide expert training, networking, consultancy and peer support, and help you navigate the complexities of CHC funding, assessments and regulatory compliance with confidence.
A Supportive CHC Nurse Community That Understands Your Work
Only another nurse truly understands the reality of CHC nursing – the workload, responsibility, and daily pressures involved in delivering safe, person-centred care.
Our network gives you a safe, confidential space to share challenges, ask questions, get advice and feel supported by professionals who do what you do every day.
A Private, Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses
Connect with Experienced CHC Nurses Nationwide
The CHC Nurses Agency Network brings together a core community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals from across the UK.
Through our confidential, invite-only social media groups, you can make professional contacts, share clinical and professional issues 24/7/365, and build long-term friendships with like-minded CHC nurses.
Relax, Reflect and Grow in a Safe Space
Our network is a place to relax, debrief and gain perspective with colleagues who understand CHC pressures, funding complexities and agency working patterns.
By being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can reduce isolation, manage stress and feel more supported in your professional life.
Regular CHC Nurse Events, Meet-Ups & Learning Sessions
Building Community Through Regular Events
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our community of CHC agency nurses together.
These sessions include peer-support meet-ups, CHC updates, case discussions and informal networking, helping you stay connected, informed and professionally confident.
Staying Up-To-Date with CHC Policies and Best Practice
Our events often focus on Continuing Healthcare policy changes, assessment processes, community DoLS, discharge to assess, and CQC expectations.
By attending, you can keep your practice current, gain practical tips from experienced colleagues and ensure you are working to the latest CHC best practice standards.
Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports your career development in CHC nursing through targeted training, knowledge-sharing and peer-led learning.
Our aim is to make your professional life easier by giving you the tools, information and support you need to work confidently in complex CHC environments.
Comprehensive CHC Training for Nurses & Healthcare Teams
Deepening Your Knowledge of CHC Eligibility & Funding
We support nurses in understanding the CHC National Framework, eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tool (DST), checklists and funding pathways.
Our training and shared resources help you feel more confident in CHC assessments, documentation, appeals and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working, improving outcomes for patients and families.
Practical Training for CHC & Community DoLS Applications
Through our network, you can access guidance and training focused on efficient CHC applications and community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) processes.
This support helps you streamline paperwork, reduce delays and ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met in community-based care settings.
Support for CQC Readiness & Regulatory Compliance
Understanding CQC Expectations in CHC Settings
Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, we openly share best practice on Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations for CHC, domiciliary care and complex community packages.
Discussions and shared resources help you and the teams you work with to align documentation, risk assessments and care planning with CQC standards.
Peer-Led Guidance on Policies, Procedures & Governance
Our members frequently discuss policies, procedures, clinical governance, safeguarding and audit in relation to CHC packages of care.
This peer-led learning environment supports you to improve compliance, identify gaps and promote safer, more consistent standards of care in every setting you work in.
Person-Centred Care Planning & Learning Disability Support
Many CHC Nurses Agency Network members work with people with complex needs, long-term conditions and Learning Disabilities who receive CHC funding in the community.
Our community enables you to share strategies, tools and experiences to improve person-centred practice and outcomes.
Developing Robust, Person-Centred Care Plans
Real-World Support for Complex Community Packages
Members regularly discuss how to develop and implement bespoke care and support plans for individuals with complex physical health needs, Learning Disabilities and/or autism.
By learning from each other’s experience, you can refine your approach to risk management, communication, behaviour support and promoting independence.
Promoting Dignity, Independence & Quality of Life
Our network is committed to approaches that maximise quality of life, dignity and autonomy for people receiving CHC in the community.
Discussions focus on evidence-based, person-centred practice, helping you advocate effectively for patients and their families.
Case Management, Coordination & Transition Support
Many nurses in our network have strong experience in complex case management, community coordination and discharge planning.
Through shared learning and peer support, you can access practical insights into managing complex caseloads, multi-agency communication and safe transitions of care.
Supporting Safe Transitions Between Care Settings
From Hospital to Community and Beyond
Our community regularly explores issues around discharge planning, step-down care, community placements and transition between hospitals, care homes and home settings.
By learning from others, you can strengthen your skills in planning safe, person-centred transitions that protect continuity of care and reduce avoidable risk.
Coordinating Multi-Disciplinary Support
Discussions within the CHC Nurses Agency Network cover multi-disciplinary team working, liaison with commissioners, GPs, therapists, carers and families.
This helps you to coordinate complex care packages more effectively, ensuring individuals receive the right interventions at the right time.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you more than just professional contacts – it offers community, knowledge and ongoing support tailored to CHC nursing.
- Access to a confidential, invite-only network of around 500 CHC agency nurses.
- 24/7 peer support to discuss professional and clinical issues safely and constructively.
- Regular events, updates and learning opportunities focused on CHC and community practice.
- Shared expertise on CHC funding, CQC expectations, community DoLS and complex care.
- A professional community where many members become long-term friends and colleagues.
Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, our network helps you grow professionally, stay informed and feel connected within a specialist area of nursing.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We actively welcome new CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals into our community.
Once you join, you will be invited into our private social media groups and online community spaces, where you can immediately start connecting, sharing and learning.
To express interest in joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, please contact us via our website or enquire through our social channels, and we will guide you through the simple joining process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community for CHC agency nurses offering peer support, networking, training and shared expertise.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is primarily for nurses and healthcare professionals working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex community care.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Yes, our network and discussions focus on the UK healthcare system, CHC National Framework and UK regulatory standards.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Once you express interest and are accepted into the network, we will send you invitations to our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We offer and signpost members to CHC-focused learning, events and peer-led training sessions designed to deepen knowledge and skills.
- Are your events suitable for newly qualified nurses? Yes, our events welcome nurses at all stages of their career, from newly qualified to highly experienced CHC professionals.
- Can I discuss specific clinical cases in the groups? Yes, cases can be discussed in a confidential and anonymised way, in line with professional guidance and data protection requirements.
- Does the network help with CHC funding and DST queries? Members frequently share practical advice and experience on CHC funding, checklists, DST completion and MDT meetings.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Please contact us directly for the most up-to-date information on membership and any associated fees.
- How often does the CHC Nurses Agency Network run events? We run regular online and, where possible, in-person events throughout the year to support networking, learning and peer support.