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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Expert CHC Support
The UK Community for CHC Agency Nurses, Professional Development & Peer Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-wide community created by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses. We bring together nurses working in CHC, community, and complex care settings to share knowledge, build professional connections, and access expert guidance on CHC assessments, case management, and best practice in patient care.
Through our private online groups, in-person and virtual events, and shared expertise, we support CHC nurses to navigate the demands of agency work, stay updated with national guidance, and improve outcomes for patients with complex health needs.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional hub and safe space for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, local authority, private sector and community-based roles. With around 500 active CHC agency nursing professionals, our network offers:
- A supportive community of nurses who understand the realities of CHC and agency work
- Confidential, invite-only social media groups for 24/7 discussion and peer support
- Regular CHC-focused events, networking opportunities and CPD sessions
- Shared resources, tips and guidance on CHC assessments, funding, and case management
- Opportunities for collaboration, mentoring and long-term professional relationships
Many nurses in our network become trusted colleagues and friends, staying connected for years as their careers progress in CHC and community nursing.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community Where CHC Nurses Truly Understand Each Other
Only another nurse truly understands the clinical, emotional and administrative pressures of CHC work. Our network gives you a place to relax, debrief and problem-solve with peers who share your daily challenges:
- Discuss real-world CHC assessment issues and complex cases (confidentially)
- Share insights on MDT meetings, DSTs, appeals and reviews
- Talk openly about workload, stress, boundaries and work–life balance
- Gain reassurance, encouragement and practical support from colleagues across the UK
Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, you will find nurses at every stage of their CHC career ready to help, guide and listen.
Professional Networking for CHC Agency Nurses
We actively connect CHC agency nurses with each other and with trusted partners in the wider healthcare system. Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network enables you to:
- Build a strong professional network within the CHC and complex care sector
- Share opportunities, tips and recommendations for CHC agency work
- Find mentors or offer mentorship to other nurses
- Stay informed about changes in CHC policy, frameworks and guidance
Our members regularly collaborate on best practice, discuss upcoming roles, and support each other to navigate the agency market more confidently and safely.
Regular CHC Events, Workshops & Networking Sessions
CHC-Focused Events to Grow Your Knowledge & Confidence
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events specifically for CHC agency nurses and community professionals. Our events include:
- CHC assessment and eligibility workshops
- Sessions on evidence gathering, documentation and MDT participation
- Updates on national CHC frameworks, policy and legal developments
- Case study discussions on complex needs, risk management and case coordination
- Informal networking, peer discussion and Q&A sessions
These events provide practical insights you can apply immediately in your CHC roles, helping you deliver safer, more effective and person-centred care.
Continuous Professional Development for CHC Nurses
We recognise that CHC nursing is constantly evolving. Our network helps you maintain and expand your knowledge through:
- Access to CHC-related learning resources, tools and shared templates
- Signposting to high-quality CHC and community nursing training
- Peer-led sessions where experienced CHC nurses share practical tips
- Discussions about career pathways in CHC, community and complex care
By staying connected with our network, you can continually refine your CHC skills, strengthen your professional profile, and deliver better outcomes for patients and families.
Support for CHC, Case Management & Complex Care
Navigating CHC Assessments and Funding Pathways
Working in Continuing Healthcare often means dealing with complex eligibility decisions, funding disputes and high-risk cases. Through our network, CHC nurses can:
- Discuss practical approaches to completion of the Decision Support Tool (DST)
- Share experiences from MDT meetings and panel discussions
- Learn from peers about appeals, reviews and complex decision-making
- Explore how to advocate for patients and families within CHC frameworks
While we are not a training provider or regulator, the shared experience and collective knowledge across our 500-strong core network can help you work more effectively within CHC processes.
Case Management & Person-Centred CHC Practice
Many CHC nurses in our network are involved in case management for individuals with complex and long-term conditions. We support each other to:
- Coordinate safe and person-centred care across multiple agencies and settings
- Consider best practices in risk assessment and care planning
- Share strategies for working with patients, families and MDTs collaboratively
- Balance financial, clinical and ethical responsibilities in CHC casework
The aim is to promote high-quality, person-centred CHC practice and to help nurses feel less isolated when managing challenging or complex caseloads.
A Safe, Confidential Space for CHC Nurses
Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
The core of our network is built around several confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can connect and communicate 24/7/365. Within these private communities, you can:
- Ask clinical and professional questions in a safe environment
- Share challenges and seek informal advice from experienced CHC peers
- Access peer support during difficult shifts, complex cases or high-pressure periods
- Build long-term friendships and professional relationships
We are committed to maintaining a respectful, non-judgemental and confidential space where nurses can speak openly about the realities of CHC agency work.
Wellbeing, Work–Life Balance & Peer Support
Nursing in CHC can be emotionally and mentally demanding. Our network recognises the importance of nurse wellbeing and offers:
- Informal peer support and check-ins during stressful times
- Spaces to talk about burnout, boundaries and self-care
- Discussions about managing workload as an agency nurse
- Opportunities to relax, connect socially and have fun with colleagues
Many nurses join us for professional reasons and stay because they have found a genuine community and long-term friendships.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Our network is open to:
- Registered nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Agency nurses providing CHC, community or complex care services
- Nurses interested in moving into CHC or developing their CHC expertise
- Experienced CHC practitioners who want to share knowledge and mentor others
If you are involved in CHC assessments, reviews, case management or community-based complex care, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is the ideal place to connect, grow and share your experience.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members into our CHC Nurses Agency Network throughout the year. To join:
- Visit our website and complete a short expression of interest form (or use the contact details on this page).
- We will confirm your eligibility as a registered nurse working in or interested in CHC.
- Once accepted, you will receive invite-only links to our private social media groups.
- You can then start connecting with our community, attend events and join ongoing discussions.
Membership gives you immediate access to hundreds of CHC agency nurses, a bank of shared experience and a supportive environment for your ongoing professional development.
Key Benefits of the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- UK-wide community of around 500 CHC agency and community nurses
- Safe, confidential and invite-only online groups for real-time discussion
- Regular CHC-specific events, networking and peer-learning sessions
- Shared knowledge on CHC assessments, eligibility and complex casework
- Support with career development and navigating the CHC agency market
- Opportunities to build long-term professional relationships and friendships
- Space to discuss wellbeing, workload and work–life balance in CHC
- Peer-led insights into best practice in Continuing Healthcare and complex care
- Access to nurses who truly understand CHC pressures, expectations and roles
- A dedicated network committed to raising standards and supporting nurses
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a nurse working in or moving into Continuing Healthcare and want to join a supportive, knowledgeable and active community, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
Get in touch via our website or contact details on this platform to:
- Request to join our private CHC nursing groups
- Find out about our next CHC events and networking sessions
- Learn more about how our network can support your CHC career
We are dedicated to empowering CHC agency nurses across the UK with connection, knowledge and peer support.
FAQs
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-wide community of CHC and agency nurses offering peer support, networking, and shared knowledge about Continuing Healthcare.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or interested in working in, NHS Continuing Healthcare, community and complex care are welcome to apply.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for agency nurses? No, while many members are agency nurses, we also welcome nurses in permanent roles who work within CHC or complex community care.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Contact us through our website or this platform, and we will guide you through a simple joining process and invite you to our private groups.
- Are your social media groups public? No, all our groups are confidential, invite-only spaces reserved for verified CHC and agency nursing professionals.
- Do you run training courses? We organise CHC-focused events and peer-learning sessions and often signpost to reputable training, but we are primarily a professional network, not a formal training provider.
- What kind of topics are discussed in the network? Members discuss CHC assessments, eligibility, case management, documentation, MDTs, wellbeing, career development and agency work.
- Does it cost anything to join? Please contact us directly for the latest information on membership options and any associated fees.
- Can I get help with specific CHC cases? While we cannot provide formal advice, members often share general experiences, approaches and peer support around complex CHC scenarios.
- How often do you hold events? We run regular online and, where possible, in-person CHC events and networking sessions throughout the year, which are promoted within our private groups.
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