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

A Dedicated UK Network for CHC Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community created specifically for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses and healthcare professionals involved in CHC assessments, care planning, and case management.

We bring CHC nurses together to network, share knowledge, access specialist training, and support each other through the unique pressures of agency and CHC work. Our goal is to help you build your career, strengthen your expertise, and feel less isolated in a highly demanding role.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the emotional, physical, and professional demands of the job. This is even more true in Continuing Healthcare, where agency nurses often work independently, across multiple organisations, and within complex regulatory frameworks.

The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to make your professional life easier through connection, community, training, and accessible peer support.

• Connect with a core network of around 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK.
• Share real-life challenges and solutions in confidential, invite-only social media groups.
• Access regular events, webinars, and meetups focused on CHC practice, policy and professional development.
• Expand your professional network, build friendships, and find new opportunities.
• Stay updated with best practice, CHC policy changes, and CQC expectations.

A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses

Relax, Connect & Share with People Who Understand

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed to be a safe space to relax and talk openly about your work. Members regularly comment that it feels like “finally finding people who get it”.

Through our private social media groups, CHC nurses stay in touch daily, discuss complex cases (confidentially and in line with professional standards), compare agency experiences, and support each other through the pressures of CHC assessments, reviews, and funding decisions.

Many nurses in our network go on to build long-term professional relationships and friendships that last for years, both online and in person.

Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups

We host multiple confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can connect 24/7/365. These spaces are moderated to remain professional, supportive, and safe, with a strong focus on respect, confidentiality, and peer support.

Within these groups you can:

• Ask questions about CHC eligibility, Decision Support Tools (DST), and reviews.
• Discuss best practice for assessments, documentation, and appeal processes.
• Explore issues around agencies, contracts, pay, and working conditions.
• Share templates, resources and tips that make CHC work more manageable.
• Get emotional support from people who understand the real-world pressures of CHC nursing.

Professional Development, Training & CHC Expertise

Alongside community and peer support, the CHC Nurses Agency Network also focuses on professional development so that agency nurses can thrive in complex CHC environments, improve outcomes, and stay compliant with current regulations.

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training & Skills Development

We connect our members with specialist CHC training opportunities tailored to the needs of agency nurses who work in Continuing Healthcare, complex care, and community settings.

Our training and shared learning resources typically include:

• CHC eligibility criteria and National Framework updates.
• Best practice in completing DSTs, checklists, and robust clinical rationales.
• Documentation, evidence gathering and decision-making for panel-ready submissions.
• Understanding appeals, reviews, and dispute resolution.
• Person-centred care planning for complex and long-term conditions.

Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, our community helps you stay up-to-date, confident, and effective in your role.

Support with CHC Processes, Transitions & Case Management

Many CHC agency nurses in our network are involved in case management, patient transitions, and community-based CHC packages. Within the network, members regularly support each other with:

• Planning safe transitions between hospital, home, and community placements.
• Developing person-centred care plans for individuals with complex health needs, including learning disabilities.
• Navigating multi-disciplinary working across ICBs, local authorities, and providers.
• Understanding CQC expectations around CHC, documentation and quality of care.

This peer-to-peer knowledge sharing helps to improve confidence, care quality, and professional decision-making in real-world practice.

Events, Webinars & Networking for CHC Nurses

Regular Online & In-Person Events

We run regular events to bring our CHC agency nursing community together, both virtually and face-to-face where possible. These events are relaxed but structured enough to provide real learning value.

Typical CHC Nurses Agency Network events include:

• Online webinars on CHC updates, case law, and best practice.
• Peer-discussion sessions on specific clinical or ethical topics.
• Informal meetups to strengthen connections and reduce professional isolation.
• Panel discussions with experienced CHC nurses and healthcare leaders.

All events are designed to help you build confidence, expand your network, and stay current with the fast-changing world of Continuing Healthcare.

Knowledge Sharing & Staying Ahead of Policy Changes

CHC policy, guidance and interpretation can change regularly across the UK. Through our network, we help members stay on top of important updates and practical implications.

Nurses in our community regularly share:

• National and local CHC policy changes and what they mean for frontline work.
• Updates on appeals, case law, and guidance.
• Examples of effective documentation and rationales that stand up to scrutiny.
• Tools, checklists, and templates developed by nurses for nurses.

By being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to collective experience and real-time learning that would be difficult to access alone.

Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?

Our network is open to registered nurses and allied professionals working in or around Continuing Healthcare in the UK, particularly those engaged in agency or independent practice.

You will benefit from joining if you are:

• An agency nurse specialising in CHC assessments, reviews or appeals.
• A community or complex care nurse delivering CHC-funded packages.
• A nurse involved in hospital discharge, fast-track, or end-of-life CHC.
• A case manager or nurse assessor working with ICBs or local authorities.
• A nurse who is new to CHC and wants to understand it properly.

We warmly welcome new members who are committed to high standards of care, professional integrity, and mutual support.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

Becoming part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is straightforward. We keep our groups invite-only to protect confidentiality, but we are always happy to welcome new CHC professionals.

1. Get in touch via our website or contact details to express your interest in joining.
2. Confirm your professional background (e.g. CHC/agency/complex care experience).
3. Receive your invitation to our private, moderated social media groups.
4. Start connecting with hundreds of CHC nurses across the UK.

From the moment you join, you will have access to a supportive, knowledgeable and active community of professionals who face similar pressures and share similar goals.

Partner with the CHC Nurses Agency Network for CHC Excellence

Whether you are an individual nurse, an agency, or a healthcare organisation, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a powerful combination of community, expertise, networking, and shared learning focused entirely on Continuing Healthcare.

By engaging with our network, you can:

• Enhance your CHC knowledge, confidence and professional credibility.
• Reduce the isolation and stress often associated with CHC and agency work.
• Connect with nurses who understand the realities of CHC practice.
• Stay ahead of policy, guidance and best practice in Continuing Healthcare.

Contact us today to learn more about joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, accessing our groups, or collaborating on events and training. Together, we can strengthen CHC practice and support the nurses who deliver it every day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, with a focus on agency and independent practice.
2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and related professionals involved in CHC assessments, complex care, or CHC-funded services in the UK are welcome to join.
3. Is membership free? Membership of our core online networking and peer-support groups is typically free, although some events or training may carry a separate fee.
4. How do I join the private social media groups? You can contact us via our website or listed details, and once we confirm your CHC-related role, we will send you an invite to the appropriate groups.
5. What kind of support will I get as a member? You will gain access to peer support, shared resources, case discussions, networking opportunities, and updates on CHC practice and policy.
6. Do you offer formal CHC training? We signpost members to relevant CHC training opportunities and may host or collaborate on webinars and educational events tailored for CHC nurses.
7. Are discussions in the group confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and moderated, and members are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
8. Do you organise in-person events? Yes, we periodically run in-person meetups and networking events, alongside regular online sessions and webinars.
9. Can CHC agencies or organisations collaborate with you? We welcome collaboration with agencies and organisations on networking events, professional development, and CHC-related initiatives.
10. How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us through our website contact form or the contact details provided on our platform to enquire about membership, events, or collaborations.