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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Expert CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
Empowering Agency Nurses Working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and support hub for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care across the UK. We connect CHC nurses with high-quality training, consultancy, peer support, and networking opportunities designed to enhance practice, improve patient outcomes, and support career progression.
Built and led by experienced CHC nurses, our network understands the unique pressures, responsibilities, and challenges of agency work in Continuing Healthcare. We provide a safe, confidential space where nurses can share knowledge, ask questions, access expert guidance, and build lasting professional relationships.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse or new to Continuing Healthcare, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you stay up to date with CHC frameworks, tools, and policies, while giving you the community and support only fellow nurses can provide.
A Supportive Network Just for CHC Agency Nurses
A Safe Space to Connect, Share and Decompress
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the reality of the role. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a friendly, understanding environment where CHC agency nurses can relax, connect and talk openly about the daily demands of nursing, caseloads, assessments, and system pressures.
Our private groups and events give you a place to ask for advice, share experiences, and support one another 24/7, without judgment. Many of our members develop friendships that continue for years, providing both personal and professional support throughout their careers.
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
We run several confidential, invite-only social media groups exclusively for CHC agency nursing professionals. Within our core network of around 500 CHC agency nurses, we openly share professional issues, case queries, CHC updates, and best practice tips 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
These groups help you:
- Discuss complex CHC cases in a confidential, professional space
- Stay informed about changes in CHC frameworks, policies and tools
- Gain different perspectives from nurses across the UK
- Feel less isolated when working in agency or remote roles
We warmly welcome new members into the CHC Nurses Agency Network and support you to connect with others as soon as you join.
Specialist Training & Education for CHC Agency Nurses
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training Tailored to Agency Roles
The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides specialist CHC training and education designed specifically for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care. Our training supports nurses involved in:
- CHC assessments and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Fast Track and complex discharge planning
- Case management and person-centred care planning
- Review processes and appeals
Our expert-led sessions focus on practical skills you can use immediately in your CHC work, while ensuring you remain aligned with current NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework guidance and local policies.
Keeping Up to Date with CHC Frameworks, Policy & Compliance
CHC policy, guidance and funding arrangements are complex and frequently updated. We help agency nurses stay confidently up to date with:
- The NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework
- Eligibility criteria and key principles of CHC decision-making
- Local Integrated Care Board (ICB) processes and expectations
- Documentation standards, evidence gathering and audit requirements
Our aim is to help agency nurses consistently deliver safe, lawful, person-centred CHC practice that meets both clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for CHC Nurses
We promote a strong culture of continuous professional development within our network. Many of our learning sessions and events are designed to support your CPD requirements, helping you build confidence in CHC practice, strengthen your portfolio, and enhance your employability as a CHC agency nurse.
By being active in the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you demonstrate your commitment to best practice, lifelong learning and high-quality patient care in the CHC arena.
Events, Webinars & Knowledge-Sharing for CHC Agency Nurses
Regular CHC-Focused Events and Networking
Workshops, Online Sessions & In-Person Meet-Ups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events to bring our community of CHC nurses together, both online and in person. These events may include:
- Practical CHC training workshops and webinars
- Small-group case discussion sessions
- Networking events for CHC agency nurses across different regions
- Informal meet-ups to relax, debrief and connect socially
Our events are designed to combine learning with peer support, ensuring you leave with both new knowledge and stronger professional connections.
Staying Ahead of Changes in CHC & Complex Care
Through our network and events, we keep members updated on:
- Changes to the CHC National Framework and related guidance
- Developments in CHC funding, Fast Track and Discharge to Assess pathways
- Best practice in assessment, care planning and evidence gathering
- Emerging trends and challenges in CHC and complex commissioning
This constant flow of current, relevant information helps you adapt quickly, maintain compliance, and deliver excellent CHC practice wherever you are working.
Supporting Your Career as a CHC Agency Nurse
Professional Growth, Confidence and Career Development
Build Your CHC Expertise and Reputation
Being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network positions you within a highly skilled, specialist community. You benefit from:
- Exposure to a wide range of CHC cases and perspectives
- Advice from experienced CHC practitioners and peers
- Opportunities to develop your niche expertise within CHC
- Support to build a strong, specialist professional identity
Over time, many members become the “go-to” CHC specialists in their local areas, with the network providing the knowledge base and encouragement to get there.
Reducing Isolation in Agency & Remote Working
Agency nursing and CHC roles can sometimes feel isolated or disconnected from wider teams. Our network helps you stay professionally and socially connected, even when working independently or across multiple organisations.
Through regular contact with peers, you can share the emotional load of challenging work, celebrate successes, and feel part of a wider community that truly understands your role.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is run by experienced CHC agency nurses who understand the realities of Continuing Healthcare practice. Everything we offer – from training to groups to events – is designed around the real needs of CHC nurses in the field.
Confidential, Supportive and Professionally Focused
We prioritise confidentiality, professionalism and mutual respect within all our spaces. Members know they can raise complex issues, explore dilemmas and ask questions in a safe environment with peers who understand the context and pressures.
Focused on Quality, Compliance and Person-Centred CHC Care
While we provide community and emotional support, we are equally focused on high standards of clinical practice. Our resources and discussions aim to support:
- Person-centred CHC assessments and care plans
- Robust, defensible documentation and evidence
- Ethical, lawful and compassionate decision-making
- Continuous improvement in CHC outcomes and patient experience
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, case management or complex community care, we would love to welcome you into the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
By joining our community, you will gain access to:
- Private, invite-only social media groups with 24/7 peer support
- Regular events, workshops and webinars focused on CHC practice
- Specialist CHC guidance, resources and knowledge-sharing
- A community of around 500 CHC agency nurses across the UK
Get in touch today to find out how to join our network, access our groups and start benefiting from expert CHC support, training and community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for UK agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, offering training, support and peer networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse working in, or interested in working in, NHS Continuing Healthcare or complex community care through agency roles can apply to join.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Yes, our focus is on UK-based CHC practice aligned with the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you join the network, you will receive an invitation and instructions to access our confidential, invite-only groups.
- Does the CHC Nurses Agency Network provide formal CHC training? We offer specialist CHC-focused training sessions, webinars and events to support your knowledge, skills and confidence in CHC practice.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership options may vary, so please contact us directly for the latest information on joining and any associated fees.
- Can student nurses join the network? Student nurses with a clear interest in CHC may be considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact us to discuss your situation.
- Does the network help with CHC job opportunities? While we are not a recruitment agency, being in the network can help you hear about CHC opportunities and connect with other professionals and agencies.
- Are discussions within the groups confidential? Yes, our groups are private and invite-only, and we expect all members to maintain strict professional confidentiality.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us via our website or social channels, and we will guide you through the quick process of joining and accessing our community.
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