CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
A professional network built by CHC agency nurses, for CHC agency nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community settings. We provide a safe space to connect, share expertise, access specialist training, and grow your CHC nursing career with the support of peers who truly understand your daily challenges.
From regular networking events and online discussion groups to practical CHC training and peer support, our network is designed to make working as an agency nurse in CHC more rewarding, less isolating, and professionally fulfilling.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A supportive community for Continuing Healthcare nurses
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures and responsibilities of nursing—especially in complex CHC roles. The CHC Nurses Agency Network brings together a core community of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses who support one another, share knowledge, and collaborate professionally.
Members regularly stay in touch through our confidential, invite-only social media groups and at our in-person and virtual events. Many nurses build lasting professional relationships and friendships that continue for years.
A safe, relaxed place for connection and professional growth
Our network is a place to relax, debrief, and talk openly about the realities of CHC nursing—from clinical practice and complex cases to workload stress, agency challenges, and career planning. We promote a culture of respect, confidentiality, and mutual support 24/7/365.
By joining, you gain access not just to information, but to a living community that understands CHC work from the inside and shares your professional values.
Core Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
1. Exclusive CHC Agency Nurse Community
Private social media groups and peer support
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network gain access to confidential, invite-only online groups where CHC nurses share professional issues, clinical queries, and work-related challenges in real time.
These spaces allow you to ask questions, discuss cases (within professional boundaries), and learn from hundreds of colleagues working across different regions, ICBs, and care pathways.
24/7 professional conversation and collaboration
Our community is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, meaning you can access support, input, and professional conversation whenever you need it—whether you are on nights, weekends, or between shifts.
This constant connection helps reduce the isolation that agency nurses can often feel and keeps you updated with current CHC practice and trends.
2. CHC-Focused Events, Training & Workshops
Regular CHC events to build knowledge and confidence
We run regular events for CHC agency nurses, including workshops, webinars, and informal meet-ups that focus on real-world CHC practice, policy changes, and documentation standards.
These events are designed to help you stay up-to-date with current Continuing Healthcare frameworks, assessment processes, and community practice, while also providing a chance to meet colleagues face to face or online.
Specialist CHC + Community DoLS training
Our network connects members with specialist training opportunities in areas such as CHC eligibility, Decision Support Tool (DST) completion, care planning, and Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) applications.
Training sessions are delivered by experienced CHC professionals and are tailored specifically to the needs of agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, boosting both competence and confidence in complex processes.
3. Professional Networking & Career Development
Building long-term professional relationships
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is not just about one-off interactions; many members become long-term friends and professional allies, sharing opportunities, recommendations, and support over many years.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced assessor, our network connects you with nurses at every stage of their career, helping you explore new roles, agencies, and development pathways.
Guidance on working as a CHC agency nurse
Members frequently share insights on finding good agency roles, negotiating contracts, managing workload, and balancing CHC caseloads with personal life. This practical peer advice is invaluable for nurses transitioning into, or progressing within, agency CHC work.
4. Shared Knowledge, Best Practice & Peer Learning
Real-world CHC practice insights
Within our confidential groups, nurses share experience around CHC assessments, reviews, appeals, safeguarding, complex care packages, and community case management, always within safe and professional boundaries.
This peer-led learning environment helps you refine your clinical reasoning, documentation skills, and understanding of CHC frameworks across different localities and providers.
Staying current with CHC policy and regulatory changes
As CHC guidance, ICB structures, and legal frameworks evolve, our community helps members stay informed about changes that affect day-to-day practice, from updated tools and templates to new commissioning approaches.
By being part of the network, you are less likely to feel left behind by system changes and more able to adapt your practice quickly and safely.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
Agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare
Our core membership is made up of registered nurses working via agencies in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community roles, including CHC nurse assessors, case managers, review nurses, and complex care coordinators.
If your work involves CHC eligibility assessments, community packages of care, DST documentation, case management, or related roles, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed for you.
Nurses moving into CHC from other specialties
We also welcome nurses who are transitioning into CHC from acute, primary care, mental health, learning disability, or community backgrounds and who want to understand CHC practice, expectations, and career opportunities.
Our network provides an informal, honest space to ask questions about CHC work, agencies, daily responsibilities, and the realities of the role before or during your transition.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built around real CHC agency nurse experience
The CHC Nurses Agency Network has been shaped by the practical, day-to-day experiences of hundreds of CHC agency nurses, not by theory alone. This means the support and advice you receive is grounded in reality and directly relevant to your role.
Confidential, supportive and nurse-led
We prioritise confidentiality, psychological safety, and peer respect so that you can speak openly about professional challenges without judgement. Our groups are moderated to maintain a constructive, supportive tone at all times.
Ongoing connection, not one-off contact
Unlike short courses or single events, our network offers continuous contact and support throughout your career in CHC, evolving with you as your roles and aspirations change.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are actively working in, or seriously interested in, CHC agency nursing. To join:
- Get in touch with us via our contact page or designated sign-up link.
- We will confirm your nursing and CHC background where relevant.
- You will then be invited into our private social media groups and event notifications.
Once inside the network, you can start connecting with peers, joining discussions, attending events, and accessing shared resources to support your CHC practice and professional growth.
Get in Touch with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare—or you are planning to move into CHC—and want support, connection, and practical guidance, we invite you to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
Contact us today to request access to our private groups, find out about upcoming events, and learn how our community can help you build a sustainable, rewarding career in CHC nursing.
FAQs about the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and support network for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and related community roles, mainly via agencies.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses currently working in, or moving into, CHC and community roles—especially those working through nursing agencies—are welcome to join.
- Is membership open to both NHS and private sector nurses? Yes, we welcome CHC and community nurses working with NHS organisations, private providers, and independent agencies.
- What kind of support does the network provide? The network offers peer support, confidential discussion groups, CHC-focused events, informal guidance, and access to shared knowledge from experienced CHC nurses.
- Do you offer formal CHC training courses? We connect members with specialist CHC and Community DoLS training opportunities and host events that focus on practical CHC skills and updates.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you contact us and your eligibility is confirmed, you will receive an invitation to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details about any membership fees or free access options will be provided when you contact us to register your interest.
- Can student nurses or newly qualified nurses join? Newly qualified nurses planning a career in CHC are welcome to enquire, although our discussions focus mainly on practising CHC and community nurses.
- Do you help nurses find CHC agency roles? While we are not a recruitment agency, members often share insights about agencies and roles, which can help you make informed decisions about your CHC career.
- How often do you run events for members? We host events and meet-ups regularly throughout the year, both online and occasionally in person, and notify members through our private groups and mailing lists.