CHC Nurses Agency Network: UK Community & Events

Connect with CHC Nurses Agency Network – a UK-wide community for CHC and agency nurses offering peer support, expert-led training, private social media groups and regular events. Learn about Continuing Healthcare, CHC assessments, community nursing, CQC expectations, complex discharges and career development. Join our invite-only network to share experience, access resources and build your professional confidence in CHC and agency nursing.






CHC Nurses Agency Network | UK Community, Training & Support for Agency Nurses


CHC Nurses Agency Network | Community, Training & Support for Agency Nurses

A Dedicated UK Network for CHC & Agency Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-based community created by nurses, for nurses, bringing together agency and Continuing Healthcare (CHC) professionals who want to connect, share knowledge, and grow their careers.

We understand agency nursing and CHC work from the inside out – the pressures, the responsibility, and the complexity of working across different care settings, providers, and commissioners. That is why our network focuses on peer support, expert-led training, CHC resources, and regular events designed to make professional life easier and more rewarding.

With a core membership of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, our confidential, invite-only online groups are active 24/7/365, supporting nurses across the UK with real-time advice, guidance, and community.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

Built by CHC & Agency Nurses for CHC & Agency Nurses

Only another nurse truly understands the demands of nursing. Our network is led and populated by experienced CHC and agency nurses who share your realities, challenges, and professional goals.

Supportive Professional Community

We bring nurses together through private social media groups, online forums, and regular events, helping you build lasting professional relationships and genuine friendships that often continue for many years.

Career Growth & Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Through shared experience, structured training, and peer learning, our network helps you develop greater confidence in Continuing Healthcare, community practice, care planning, and regulatory standards, supporting your long-term career progression.

Safe, Confidential Space

Our invite-only groups offer a secure environment to discuss professional issues, CHC cases, agency work challenges, and clinical questions with colleagues who understand and respect your professional boundaries.

What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers

1. CHC Community & Peer Support Network

At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our community: a growing group of nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, NHS and local authority CHC teams, care homes, domiciliary care, and agency roles across the UK.

Members share advice on CHC eligibility, DST meetings, appeals, complex care packages, community nursing, and multi-disciplinary working, helping you feel supported and informed wherever you work.

2. Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Discussion

We facilitate several confidential, invite-only social media groups where nurses can ask questions, discuss case scenarios (anonymised), and share resources at any time of day or night.

Our members openly exchange views on clinical practice, CHC framework interpretation, agency contracts, working conditions, documentation, and professional dilemmas, creating a rich, real-world learning environment.

3. Regular Events, Meet-Ups & Networking Opportunities

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in‑person events to bring the community together, support networking, and encourage shared learning.

Events include CHC-focused workshops, webinars, case-based learning sessions, social meet‑ups, and informal peer support gatherings, helping you expand your professional network and stay current with best practice.

4. CHC & Community Nursing Training and CPD

We support members with access to specialist CHC training and CPD opportunities, focused on the realities of agency and community practice.

Topics include Continuing Healthcare assessments, Decision Support Tool (DST) documentation, care planning, community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) processes, risk management, and working effectively across multi‑agency teams, helping you feel more confident and compliant in your role.

5. Support with Care Transitions & Complex Discharges

Many of our members work at the interface of hospital discharge, community nursing, and CHC, where safe and effective care transitions are critical.

Within the network, nurses share best practice guidance, templates, checklists, and practical tips to support smoother transitions from hospital to home, between care settings, and into long‑term CHC-funded care packages.

6. Learning Disability, Mental Health & Complex Care Support

Our community includes nurses experienced in Learning Disabilities (LD), mental health, autism, and complex physical health needs, who share insights on specialist care and support planning.

Members exchange person‑centred approaches to LD care plans, PBS (Positive Behaviour Support), capacity assessments, safeguarding, and family liaison, improving confidence in delivering safe, dignified care.

7. CQC, Quality, and Compliance Discussions

While the CHC Nurses Agency Network is not a regulator, our members regularly discuss CQC expectations, documentation standards, care quality, and audit‑ready practice relevant to agency and CHC roles.

Shared learning around policy implementation, record-keeping, clinical governance, and best practice in community and care home settings helps you align your practice with current regulatory standards.

8. Career Development, Mentoring & Agency Work Advice

Agency nursing and CHC work can be rewarding but complex to navigate. Our network provides a space to gain honest, experience‑based advice on agencies, contracts, pay rates, and role expectations.

Many nurses informally mentor each other, offering CV tips, interview preparation support, guidance on moving into CHC roles, and suggestions for specialist upskilling that can enhance your long‑term career prospects.

How the CHC Nurses Agency Network Supports You

Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you more than just another online group – it connects you to a professionally focused, mutually supportive community that understands the realities of CHC and agency nursing.

Whether you need quick advice on a CHC case, moral support after a difficult shift, insight into agency working, or ideas for your next career move, there is usually someone in the network who has faced a similar situation and is happy to share their experience.

Over time, many of our members develop strong professional bonds and lasting friendships, making agency and CHC work feel less isolating and more sustainable.

Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?

  • Registered nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) roles in the NHS, local authority, or independent sector.
  • Agency nurses working in hospitals, community settings, care homes, or complex care packages.
  • Nurses involved in CHC assessments, DSTs, appeals, and reviews.
  • Community nurses, practice nurses, and specialist nurses who frequently interact with CHC pathways and complex discharges.
  • Nurses with a special interest in Learning Disabilities, mental health, autism, and complex long‑term conditions.

If you are an NMC‑registered nurse working in or around CHC, community, or agency roles, you are likely to benefit from joining our network.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

We welcome new members who are actively working in or moving into CHC and agency nursing roles.

To join:

  1. Register your interest via our website contact form or email (details on our contact page).
  2. We will confirm your nursing background and current role to keep the network professionally focused and secure.
  3. Once verified, you will receive invite-only links to our private social media groups and information on upcoming events.

From there, you can immediately start connecting, asking questions, and sharing your own expertise with colleagues across the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community for CHC and agency nurses offering peer support, events, and shared learning.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? NMC-registered nurses working in or around CHC, community, or agency roles are welcome to apply to join.
  3. Is the network only for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses? No, we welcome agency and community nurses who work with CHC pathways, complex care, or long-term conditions.
  4. How do I apply to become a member? You can express your interest through our website or contact page, after which we verify your professional background before sending invites.
  5. Are the social media groups private and confidential? Yes, all groups are invite-only, moderated, and designed to provide a safe, professionally focused space for discussion.
  6. Does the network offer formal training or CPD? We provide access to CHC-focused learning opportunities, events, and shared resources that support your CPD.
  7. What kinds of events do you run? We host online webinars, case-based discussions, networking sessions, and occasional in-person meet-ups for CHC and agency nurses.
  8. Is there a membership fee to join? Membership terms, including any applicable fees, are outlined during the joining process and may change over time.
  9. Can student nurses or newly qualified nurses join? Newly qualified nurses working in CHC or agency roles are welcome; student nurses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  10. How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our core community of around 500 CHC agency nurses engage daily across our invite-only social media groups, sharing support and expertise 24/7.