CHC Nurses Agency Network – Professional Community & Training for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
A Dedicated UK Network for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-wide community created by and for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and related community care settings.
We provide a safe, supportive space where CHC agency nurses can connect, share expertise, access practical training, and develop their careers while improving outcomes for the people they care for.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a professional group – it is a peer-led community designed to support nurses who work in Continuing Healthcare, case management, complex care, and learning disability services.
Members benefit from ongoing peer support, confidential discussion groups, regular events, and specialist CPD opportunities tailored to the unique demands of CHC nursing in the UK.
Why CHC Agency Nurses Need a Dedicated Network
Agency nurses in CHC face specific challenges – from navigating complex eligibility processes to working across multiple providers, CCGs/ICBs, and community settings.
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibilities, and emotional load that come with this work, which is why our network is exclusively focused on CHC and related fields.
Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
A Safe Space to Connect, Share & Unwind
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a relaxed, friendly environment where members can talk openly about the realities of CHC nursing.
From daily stressors and complex cases to work–life balance and career choices, our members use the network to debrief, encourage one another, and share solutions in a confidential setting.
Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
We host several confidential, invite-only social media groups with a core membership of around 500 experienced CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK.
These groups are active 24/7/365, allowing nurses to ask questions, seek advice, and share professional issues at any time, knowing they are speaking to peers who truly understand CHC practice.
Friendships, Mentorship & Long-Term Connections
Many of our nurses meet through the network and remain friends and colleagues for years, offering each other informal mentorship, supervisory support, and ongoing encouragement.
We actively welcome new members into our CHC Agency Nurses Network and help them integrate into our online community and events programme.
Specialist Training & Professional Development in CHC
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Education for Agency Nurses
We provide and signpost to specialist training opportunities for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, including CHC eligibility, Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) processes, care planning, and documentation standards.
Our aim is to help CHC agency nurses build confidence, improve assessment skills, and stay up to date with national frameworks, policies, and best practice guidance.
Tailored Learning for Different Experience Levels
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced nurse looking to refine your skills, our network helps you identify relevant CPD opportunities, webinars, workshops, and peer learning sessions suited to your experience and goals.
Members frequently share real-life case examples, templates, and practical tips to deepen understanding and strengthen practice.
Career Development & Agency Work Guidance
The network also supports nurses with career planning in CHC and agency work, including advice on contracts, working with multiple agencies, managing workload, and maintaining professional boundaries.
By learning from nurses with broad CHC experience across the UK, members can make better-informed career decisions and progress into senior or specialist roles.
Regular Events, Meet-Ups & CHC Networking
Bringing CHC Agency Nurses Together
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events designed to bring our community together for learning, networking, and mutual support.
These events provide a chance to share experiences, discuss common challenges, and explore solutions in a relaxed, professional environment.
Workshops, Webinars & Peer-Led Sessions
Our programme includes educational webinars, informal Q&A sessions, case discussion groups, and topic-focused meet-ups on issues such as CHC assessments, safeguarding, complex care, and working across systems.
Events are highly interactive and practical, allowing nurses to learn directly from peers and guest speakers with specialist CHC knowledge.
Focus on Continuing Healthcare, Complex Care & Learning Disabilities
Sharing Best Practice in Person-Centred CHC
Many of our members work with individuals who have complex health needs, learning disabilities, autism, or long-term conditions funded via CHC or joint packages.
Within the network, nurses share best practice examples, care planning ideas, and person-centred approaches that improve quality of life and promote independence.
Practical Support with Real-World Challenges
Nurses use the CHC Nurses Agency Network to discuss real-world challenges they are facing in practice – from communication with MDTs and families to service gaps, risk management, and ethical dilemmas.
By engaging with peers who understand CHC frameworks and community care, members gain practical strategies they can apply immediately in their roles.
24/7 Professional Discussion & Peer Support
Always-On Access to Experienced CHC Nurses
Our invite-only social media groups mean support is available any time of the day or night, which is especially valuable for agency nurses working shifts, weekends, and nights.
Members can ask questions, sense-check decisions, and gain reassurance from experienced CHC professionals whenever they need it.
Confidential, Respectful & Professionally Focused
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is run with a strong focus on confidentiality, professional standards, and mutual respect.
We encourage open, honest conversation while maintaining professional boundaries and patient confidentiality at all times.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you access to a unique community of nurses who fully understand the realities of CHC and agency work.
You will benefit from peer support, networking, practical learning, and long-term professional relationships that can make your working life easier, more rewarding, and better informed.
Key Benefits of Membership
- Access to a core network of around 500 CHC agency nurses across the UK.
- Confidential, invite-only social media groups active 24/7/365.
- Regular events, webinars, and peer discussion sessions focused on CHC and complex care.
- Support with CHC processes, documentation, and best practice.
- Opportunities to build friendships, professional connections, and mentorships.
- A dedicated space to share challenges, celebrate successes, and reduce isolation.
How to Get Involved
If you are a nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, complex care, learning disabilities, or related community settings, we’d love to welcome you into the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
Get in touch via our website or social channels to request an invitation to our private groups and find out about upcoming events.
FAQs about CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-wide professional community and support network for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and related agency roles.
- Who can join the network? Registered nurses with experience or an active interest in CHC, complex care, or learning disability services are welcome to join.
- Is there a cost to join? Membership details, including any fees, are provided when you contact us to request an invitation.
- How do I access the private social media groups? After joining, you will receive an invite link to our confidential, invite-only groups.
- Do you offer CHC training or CPD opportunities? We host and signpost to a range of CHC-focused webinars, events, and learning opportunities for members.
- Are the discussions in the network confidential? Yes, we operate closed groups with clear guidelines to protect professional confidentiality and patient privacy.
- Can I ask clinical or practice-related questions in the group? Yes, members regularly discuss real-world CHC practice issues in a supportive, peer-led environment.
- Do you run in-person meet-ups as well as online events? We organise a mix of online sessions and, where possible, in-person meet-ups and networking events.
- Is the network only for NHS-employed nurses? No, we particularly welcome agency nurses and nurses working across different providers and settings in CHC.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Please visit our website or social media pages to send us a message and request more information about joining.