CHC Nurses Agency Network: Training, Events & Support

CHC Nurses Agency Network connects UK CHC agency nurses with specialist Continuing Healthcare training, events and 24/7 peer support. Join an invite‑only community of 500+ nurses to develop CHC assessment skills, strengthen care planning and documentation, stay updated on NHS CHC policy and build your professional network. Discover how our confidential groups, webinars and meet‑ups can support your CHC career and wellbeing.

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

CHC Nurses Agency Network: Expert CHC Training, Support & Nurse Community

Connecting CHC Agency Nurses With Training, Networking and Career Support

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care. We provide a safe, supportive space to connect with like‑minded professionals, access specialist CHC training, and share real‑world expertise that strengthens both your practice and your career.

Built by nurses, for nurses, our network understands the pressures of agency work, CHC assessments and multidisciplinary care. Through our events, private social media groups and learning resources, we help you stay up to date, feel supported and deliver consistently high standards of person‑centred care.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an active professional community of around 500 CHC agency nurses across the UK. Our members work in a range of settings, including hospitals, community teams, care homes and home‑based complex care packages.

We provide:

  • Access to confidential, invite‑only social media groups for CHC agency nurses.
  • Regular online and in‑person events focused on CHC practice, regulation and professional development.
  • Peer‑to‑peer support around agency work, CHC processes, and day‑to‑day clinical challenges.
  • Opportunities to build long‑term professional relationships and friendships with other CHC nurses.

Our goal is to make agency nursing in CHC less isolating, more informed and better connected, so you can thrive in your role and feel confident in the complex decisions you make every day.

Core Benefits for CHC Agency Nurses

Supportive Community & Peer Networking

Agency work can feel lonely, especially in CHC where decisions are high‑stakes and often scrutinised. The CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you an instant community of professionals who understand your pressures and speak your language.

Within our private groups and events, you can:

  • Discuss clinical scenarios and CHC eligibility queries (confidentially, and without sharing identifiable information).
  • Share best practice, templates, tools and tips for assessments, care planning and documentation.
  • Ask for advice on agency issues, contracts, rates, and working conditions.
  • Build trusted professional relationships that frequently become genuine friendships.

Many of our members stay connected for years, supporting one another through career moves, complex cases and professional milestones.

Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development

To practice safely and effectively in Continuing Healthcare, nurses need up‑to‑date knowledge of the National Framework, local policies and funding pathways. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers targeted training and continuing professional development (CPD) tailored to CHC agency roles.

Our training and development opportunities include:

  • Webinars and workshops on CHC eligibility, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), and checklists.
  • Sessions on care planning, risk management and documentation for complex needs and 1:1 care.
  • Updates on NHS Continuing Healthcare policy changes, case law and best practice.
  • Support with professional portfolios, revalidation and reflective practice.

These learning opportunities help you strengthen your CHC expertise, improve your documentation and decision‑making, and enhance both patient outcomes and career prospects.

CHC‑Focused Learning: Eligibility, Assessment & Care Planning

Understanding CHC Eligibility & Assessment Processes

Continuing Healthcare can be complex, especially when you’re handling assessments across different local ICBs and care settings. Through our network, you can access practical guidance and peer insights on how CHC works in real‑world practice.

Within our community and training sessions, we explore:

  • National Framework principles and how they apply to your day‑to‑day work.
  • Completing checklists, DSTs and clinical summaries thoroughly and defensibly.
  • Recognising and articulating nature, intensity, complexity and unpredictability of needs.
  • Interacting effectively with CHC panels, MDTs and commissioners.

This shared learning helps CHC agency nurses advocate appropriately for patients, minimise errors and ensure that decisions are as robust and transparent as possible.

Care Planning, Risk Management & Funding Pathways

Safe, person‑centred care planning is at the heart of effective CHC practice. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a forum to share templates, examples and strategies for creating high‑quality care and support plans.

Through our discussions and events, you can:

  • Explore comprehensive care planning for complex physical, mental health and learning disability needs.
  • Strengthen your risk assessment and risk‑reduction approaches.
  • Understand how care plans link with funding decisions and commissioning.
  • Improve your multi‑disciplinary communication and record‑keeping.

This focus on documentation and planning not only benefits patients and families, but also helps protect your professional accountability as an agency nurse.

Events, Meet‑Ups & Ongoing Professional Connection

Regular CHC Networking & Education Events

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs a variety of regular events to bring nurses together, share expertise and build confidence in CHC practice. Our sessions are designed to fit around busy agency schedules.

Events typically include:

  • Online seminars and Q&A sessions on current CHC issues and case examples.
  • Workshops focused on documentation, MDT meetings, and communication skills.
  • Informal networking meet‑ups where members can connect socially and professionally.
  • Guest speakers from CHC commissioning teams, legal experts or specialist clinicians.

By attending these events, you stay current with evolving guidance, build your profile within the CHC community and gain practical ideas to take straight back into your practice.

Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support

Our confidential, invite‑only social media groups are the backbone of the CHC Nurses Agency Network. Here, members openly and safely share professional issues, questions and updates 24/7, 365 days a year.

Within these groups you can:

  • Post anonymised clinical or CHC process queries and get rapid peer feedback.
  • Share opportunities such as shifts, project work or development roles.
  • Offer and receive emotional support during challenging periods at work.
  • Stay updated on our latest training sessions and events.

This constant connection means you are never practising in isolation; you always have a network of CHC colleagues to turn to for shared wisdom and reassurance.

Supporting CHC Nurses Working With Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

Best Practice in Learning Disability & Autism Care Within CHC

Many CHC nurses work with people who have learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural or mental health needs. Our network recognises the specialist knowledge and sensitivity required in these roles.

Through shared experience and focused sessions, members explore:

  • Person‑centred care and support planning for people with LD and autism.
  • Promoting independence, dignity and communication for individuals and families.
  • Positive behaviour support and least restrictive practice.
  • Legal and ethical frameworks, including capacity, consent and safeguarding.

This collaborative learning helps ensure that people with learning disabilities supported through CHC receive safe, respectful and individualised care across different settings.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

Membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a powerful combination of community, education and advocacy for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare.

By joining, you can:

  • Connect with a trusted network of around 500 CHC agency nurses across the UK.
  • Access specialist CHC knowledge and practical advice that textbooks and policies often don’t provide.
  • Strengthen your confidence and resilience in a complex, high‑pressure field.
  • Develop your professional profile and open up new career opportunities in CHC and complex care.
  • Know that you are not alone when facing difficult decisions, challenging cases or agency‑related problems.

If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare – or planning to move into CHC – the CHC Nurses Agency Network is a valuable resource to support your practice, protect your wellbeing and grow your career.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

We welcome new members who are actively working, or have strong professional experience, in CHC or complex care. Joining our community is straightforward:

  • Step 1: Visit our website and complete a brief membership or contact form.
  • Step 2: We’ll review your details to ensure the group remains professionally focused and confidential.
  • Step 3: You will receive invite‑only links to our private social media groups and information about upcoming events.

Once you are in, you can immediately introduce yourself, ask questions and start building connections with other CHC agency nurses.

Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you would like to join our network, collaborate on training, or discuss CHC‑related projects, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch via our website contact form or by phone to find out how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support you and your Continuing Healthcare career.

FAQs about CHC Nurses Agency Network

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a professional community for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care, offering support, training and networking.
  2. Who can join the network? Registered nurses with experience or an active role in CHC or complex care are welcome to apply to join.
  3. Is there a membership fee? Membership options may vary; please check our website or contact us directly for current details.
  4. How do I join the private social media groups? Once your membership is confirmed, we will send you secure, invite‑only links to our confidential groups.
  5. Do you offer CHC training or CPD sessions? Yes, we run regular webinars, workshops and events focused on CHC eligibility, assessments, care planning and documentation.
  6. Are your groups confidential? Yes, our groups are private, moderated and invite‑only, and we require members to follow strict confidentiality and professionalism standards.
  7. Can I ask clinical questions in the network? You can post anonymised scenarios for peer discussion, as long as no patient‑identifiable information is shared.
  8. Do you support nurses working with learning disabilities and autism? Yes, many members work in LD and autism services and share best practice, resources and peer support.
  9. How often do you run CHC events? We organise CHC‑focused events and networking opportunities regularly throughout the year, both online and in person where possible.
  10. How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us via the contact details on our website to ask about membership, events or collaboration opportunities.



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