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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support, Training & Community for CHC Nurses
Connecting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nursing roles. We bring CHC nurses together to share knowledge, build confidence, access specialist training, and develop resilient, rewarding careers.
Only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibility and emotional toll of nursing. Our private, invitation-only network provides a safe, confidential space where CHC nurses can connect, problem-solve, and support one another 24/7.
With a core community of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses, we help you grow your professional network, stay ahead of policy changes, and navigate the complexities of CHC assessments, funding and care planning.
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
Professional Community and Peer Support
A Safe Space for CHC Agency Nurses
Our network is a supportive environment where CHC nurses can openly share professional issues, ask questions, and discuss complex cases with peers who understand the realities of frontline care.
We facilitate confidential, invite-only social media groups that operate 24-7-365, giving you instant access to colleagues for advice, encouragement and practical support whenever you need it.
Building Lasting Professional Relationships
Many nurses in the CHC Nurses Agency Network form strong professional relationships that evolve into long-term friendships. Our members regularly keep in touch, mentor one another, and collaborate across organisations and regions.
By joining, you gain a powerful network of CHC nurses who can help you find new opportunities, share best practice, and navigate challenges in agency and CHC work.
Specialist CHC Training and Education
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Application and Assessment Training
We provide focused training on the CHC application, assessment and review process, including eligibility criteria, evidence gathering, MDT meetings, CHC funding pathways and robust documentation standards.
Our training is designed for nurses at all levels, from those new to CHC to experienced clinicians wishing to update their knowledge in line with current National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare guidance.
Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) and Legal Frameworks
We also support nurses in understanding the Community DOL application process, legal safeguards, and best practice in balancing safety, rights and person-centred care in community settings.
Our expert-led sessions help CHC nurses feel confident working within complex legal and regulatory frameworks while advocating effectively for the people they support.
Events, Networking and Professional Development
Regular Online and In-Person Events
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events, webinars, workshops and meet-ups to connect CHC nurses, share updates, and discuss real-world practice issues in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Events cover topics such as CHC assessments, case management, documentation, independent practice, agency working, regulatory changes and self-care for nurses.
Staying Up to Date with CHC Policy and Best Practice
Through our events and online groups, members stay informed about Continuing Healthcare policy changes, NHS guidance, funding pressures and emerging best practice.
We curate and share relevant resources, tools and updates so that busy CHC agency nurses can quickly access the information they need to remain compliant and effective in practice.
Support with CHC Case Management and Practice
Peer-Led Problem Solving
Within our private groups, nurses can discuss complex CHC cases, care planning, risk management and multi-agency working in a confidential environment, gaining insight from colleagues with diverse experience.
This collaborative approach helps agency nurses manage workload, make informed clinical decisions, and improve outcomes for individuals receiving CHC-funded care.
Practical Guidance for Agency and Independent Nurses
We understand the unique challenges faced by agency, bank and independent CHC nurses, from managing workloads across providers to maintaining documentation standards and negotiating rates.
Our network shares real-world tips on contracts, professional boundaries, revalidation, compliance requirements and building a sustainable CHC career.
Specialist Focus Areas for CHC Nurses
Transitions in Care and Discharge Planning
Supporting Safe Transitions Between Settings
Many CHC nurses play a crucial role in discharge planning and transitions from hospital to home, care homes or community settings. Our network shares strategies to improve communication, reduce readmissions and support safe, person-centred transitions.
We focus on collaborative working with MDTs, families and providers to ensure people receiving CHC funding experience continuity of care and clear, robust care plans.
Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
Person-Centred CHC Care Planning
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network frequently work with individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex health needs, where high-quality, person-centred care planning is essential.
Through shared experience and resources, we support nurses to develop care plans that promote dignity, independence, communication, and meaningful engagement while meeting CHC criteria and legal requirements.
Holistic, Rights-Based Practice
Our community champions a holistic, rights-based approach, integrating physical, mental, emotional and social needs in CHC-funded care.
Nurses in the network exchange practical approaches to positive risk-taking, least restrictive practice, advocacy and co-production with individuals and their families.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is run and shaped by nurses who actively work in CHC and agency environments, so our support, resources and discussions always reflect real-world practice and current challenges.
Confidential, Invite-Only Support 24-7-365
With multiple private social media groups, you can ask questions, decompress after a difficult shift, or seek advice on documentation and decision-making at any time of day or night.
Focused on Your Long-Term Career and Wellbeing
We are committed to helping CHC agency nurses build sustainable careers, avoid burnout, maintain professional standards, and feel valued and understood in their roles.
From training and events to daily peer support, everything we do is centred on strengthening your practice and protecting your wellbeing.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, agency nursing, case management or related community roles, we welcome you to apply to join our network.
New members are invited into our private social media groups, where you can immediately connect with colleagues, access shared resources, and hear about upcoming events and training.
To get started, simply contact us with a brief overview of your CHC or agency nursing experience. We will guide you through the next steps and help you join the right groups for your interests and level of expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private professional community offering peer support, training, and networking for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and agency roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is open to registered nurses involved in CHC, community case management, agency work or related fields with an interest in Continuing Healthcare.
- Is membership to the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? Membership details and any associated costs vary by programme, so please contact us directly for the most up-to-date information.
- How do I join the private social media groups? After a brief verification of your professional background, we will send you confidential invitations to the most suitable private social media groups.
- Do you offer CHC training for nurses new to Continuing Healthcare? Yes, we provide accessible training and peer support specifically designed to help nurses new to CHC understand assessments, eligibility and care planning.
- Are your events online, in-person, or both? We run a mix of online webinars and occasional in-person meet-ups, depending on demand and location of our members.
- Can I discuss specific CHC cases in the network? Yes, you can discuss cases in a de-identified, confidential way within our invite-only groups to seek peer advice and support.
- Do you support agency nurses working outside CHC? While our main focus is Continuing Healthcare, many discussions and resources are also highly relevant to wider agency and community nursing practice.
- Will joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network help my career development? Yes, members benefit from networking, shared job leads, best-practice advice, and learning opportunities that support long-term career growth.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us with your details and a short summary of your CHC or agency nursing experience, and we will guide you through the joining process.
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