CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Support & Training for CHC Agency Nurses
A Dedicated Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by CHC nurses, for CHC nurses. We bring together agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) to provide peer support, professional networking, and practical resources that make agency life easier.
Our network offers a safe, confidential space where nurses can share experiences, ask questions, and support each other 24/7/365. With a core membership of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we are one of the UK’s most active and supportive CHC nursing communities.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced CHC assessor or case manager, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you build confidence, stay up to date with CHC practice, and grow your CHC nursing career.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Relaxed, Supportive Space for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place where CHC nurses can truly relax and be understood. Only another nurse really knows the pressure, responsibility and emotional load that comes with CHC nursing – and our community gives you a space to talk openly with peers who “get it”.
Our members work in a wide range of CHC roles, including CHC nurse assessors, CHC case managers, appeal nurses, complex care nurses, and community CHC specialists. Whatever your role, you’ll find colleagues facing similar challenges and opportunities.
A Strong, Long-Term Professional Network
Many nurses in our network build long-term friendships and professional connections that last for years. Members regularly stay in touch, share job leads, discuss agencies and placements, and offer informal mentoring and guidance.
We openly share professional issues, CHC queries, and everyday challenges through our confidential, invite-only social media groups. Our aim is to ensure that no CHC agency nurse ever feels isolated in their role.
Professional Benefits for CHC Agency Nurses
Peer Support & 24/7 Professional Discussion
Within our private online groups, CHC agency nurses can:
- Discuss CHC eligibility criteria, DST (Decision Support Tool) scoring and assessment practice
- Ask for advice on complex CHC cases, funding decisions and appeals
- Share experiences about working with CCGs/ICBs, local authorities and providers
- Talk openly about agency work, rates, contracts and expectations
- Get moral support during difficult placements, complaints or stressful casework
This continuous peer discussion helps you stay confident, avoid burnout and make better-informed decisions in your day-to-day CHC practice.
Knowledge Sharing & Informal Mentoring
Our community is rich in expertise, with many experienced CHC nurses who are happy to share tips, tools and real-world experience with colleagues. This creates natural opportunities for informal mentoring and professional growth.
Members frequently swap templates, checklists, best-practice approaches and signposting to CHC guidance, helping you work more effectively and efficiently in your role.
Events, Workshops & Networking Opportunities
Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
We run regular events – both online and in person – specifically tailored to the needs of CHC agency nurses. These events are designed to help you:
- Stay updated on CHC policy, funding guidance and national frameworks
- Explore best practice in CHC assessment, case management and appeals
- Network with other agency nurses, trainers and CHC specialists
- Develop your career options and professional profile within CHC
From informal meet-ups to structured webinars and focussed workshops, our events provide high-value learning and networking in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Safe Spaces to Talk About CHC Work & Agency Life
We understand that CHC agency nursing can be highly complex, politically sensitive and emotionally demanding. Our events and groups offer you safe, confidential spaces to:
- Reflect on difficult cases and learning points
- Discuss workload, boundaries and self-care
- Share experiences of integrated care boards (ICBs), providers and agencies
- Celebrate professional achievements and milestones
By connecting with peers, you can protect your wellbeing and feel more supported in your professional role.
Support for CHC Practice, Career Development & Compliance
Enhancing CHC Knowledge & Confidence
Through our community discussions, shared resources and events, we help CHC agency nurses to:
- Deepen understanding of CHC eligibility, primary health need and key indicators
- Improve confidence in CHC assessments, MDTs and recommendations
- Navigate CHC review, appeal and dispute processes
- Stay aligned with NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework requirements
This ongoing support enables you to deliver safe, consistent, legally sound CHC practice wherever you are working.
Career Progression for CHC Agency Nurses
Being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network can positively influence your career trajectory by helping you to:
- Discover new CHC contracts, roles and specialist opportunities
- Gain visibility within a national network of CHC professionals
- Build a track record of engagement, learning and leadership within CHC
- Access informal recommendations and peer referrals for roles
As the demand for experienced CHC agency nurses continues to grow, our network helps you to position yourself confidently in the CHC market.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Who Can Join?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network welcomes:
- Registered Nurses working in CHC agency roles
- CHC nurse assessors, case managers and review nurses
- Agency nurses working in complex care and community CHC packages
- Nurses exploring a move into CHC agency work
If you have a professional interest in NHS Continuing Healthcare and agency nursing, our network is designed for you.
How to Get Involved
We welcome new members into our private social media groups and events. Once you join, you can:
- Access invite-only online communities for CHC agency nurses
- Receive information about upcoming events, meet-ups and webinars
- Start building your own trusted professional CHC network
- Share and receive support, advice and resources 24-7-365
To join the CHC Nurses Agency Network, simply reach out via our contact channels or social media links and we will guide you through the process.
Why CHC Agency Nurses Choose the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- By Nurses, For Nurses: Our network is run and shaped by CHC nurses who understand the realities of agency work.
- Supportive Community: We offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk about CHC practice and agency life.
- 24/7 Peer Access: Our members are active around the clock, so you’re rarely alone with a concern or question.
- Professional Growth: Events, discussions and shared resources all support your ongoing development in CHC.
- Stronger Together: By connecting with 500+ CHC agency professionals, you benefit from collective knowledge and experience.
Get in Touch with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in NHS Continuing Healthcare or complex care – or you are looking to move into CHC – the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.
Contact us today to join our private groups, attend our events, and connect with CHC agency nurses across the UK. Discover how being part of a strong, understanding CHC community can make your professional life easier, more rewarding and better supported.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and support network for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse with an interest or role in CHC, complex care or CHC agency work in the UK is welcome to enquire about joining.
- Is the network only for UK CHC nurses? Yes, our focus is on UK-based nurses working within the NHS Continuing Healthcare framework and related community or agency roles.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership details, including any fees, are provided when you contact us to join, and we keep our network as accessible as possible.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Simply get in touch via our contact page or social media, and we will verify your details and send you a confidential invite.
- What kind of topics are discussed in the network? Members discuss CHC assessments, funding decisions, appeals, agency work, self-care, contracts, and everyday professional challenges.
- Do you run training or CPD events for CHC nurses? Yes, we organise regular events, webinars and networking sessions that support CHC knowledge, skills and professional development.
- Can the network help me find CHC agency work? While we are not a recruitment agency, members often share information about roles, contracts and opportunities they become aware of.
- Is everything shared in the groups confidential? Yes, our invite-only groups are confidential spaces where we expect all members to respect privacy and professional boundaries.
- How quickly will I hear back after contacting you? We aim to respond to membership and enquiry requests as soon as possible, usually within a few working days.