CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
Welcome to the CHC Nurses Agency Network
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by and for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing and adult social care settings.
Our aim is to connect agency and bank CHC nurses, share real-world knowledge, and make working in CHC safer, easier and more rewarding through peer support, networking, training and professional collaboration.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Relax, Connect and Share with Nurses Who Understand
We know that only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibility and emotional load that come with CHC and community nursing.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you a safe space to relax, talk openly and be heard by colleagues who face the same daily challenges — from complex eligibility assessments to difficult family conversations and heavy caseloads.
A Private, Confidential Network Built on Trust
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stays in touch 24/7/365 via confidential, invite-only social media groups.
Within these groups, nurses openly share professional issues, seek advice on complex CHC cases and support each other with practical tips, templates and strategies — always in line with confidentiality and professional standards.
Professional Networking, Events & Peer Learning
Regular Events to Bring CHC Nurses Together
We run regular online and in-person events designed specifically for CHC and community nurses, including informal meet-ups, peer supervision sessions, case discussions and themed webinars.
These events are an opportunity to build professional contacts, ask questions in a safe environment and stay up to date with Continuing Healthcare best practice and policy changes.
Making Professional Contacts That Last
Many nurses in our network go on to become friends, colleagues and long-term collaborators, often supporting each other through job moves, complex caseloads and career milestones.
Membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you access to a strong, active peer group that can open doors to new opportunities across CHC, commissioning, case management and quality roles.
Develop Your CHC Knowledge, Skills & Confidence
Peer-Led Learning in Continuing Healthcare
Whether you are new to CHC nursing or an experienced CHC case manager, our network helps you deepen your understanding of:
- CHC eligibility criteria and the National Framework
- Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) working and decision-making
- Checklist completion and DST (Decision Support Tool) documentation
- Care planning and personal health budgets for CHC-eligible individuals
- Appeals, reviews and dispute resolution in Continuing Healthcare
Through shared resources, case examples and discussions, you can build confidence in your CHC practice and stay aligned with current guidance and regulatory expectations.
Sharing Real-World CHC Experience
Members regularly share anonymised case studies, practical examples and lessons learned from CHC assessments, panel outcomes and complex community placements.
This real-world insight goes beyond formal training and gives you the practical edge you need to navigate challenging cases, manage documentation and advocate for safe, person-centred care.
Support with CHC, Community DOL & Complex Care
Navigating CHC and Community DOL Processes Together
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place where you can seek peer input on:
- CHC eligibility assessments and documentation
- Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) application processes
- Risk assessments and best-interest decision-making
- Complex behaviour, mental capacity and safeguarding issues
- Interfacing with local authorities, ICBs and community providers
By learning from each other’s experience, CHC nurses can streamline processes, avoid common pitfalls and improve outcomes for patients and families.
Staying Aligned with Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Discussions within the network focus on maintaining high professional standards and staying aligned with the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS/DoL, and the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Our community approach helps you understand how guidance is applied in practice, so you can work with greater clarity, confidence and compliance.
A Safe Space for Professional & Emotional Support
Because CHC Nursing Is Demanding Work
CHC and community agency nursing can be isolating, emotionally draining and highly pressurised, especially when working across different organisations and unfamiliar teams.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a reassuring, understanding environment where nurses can talk honestly about workload, burnout, moral distress and workplace challenges without judgement.
24/7 Peer Support When You Need It Most
Because our community is active around the clock, there is usually someone available to answer a question, share a resource or simply listen when a shift has been particularly tough.
This ongoing support helps members feel less alone, more resilient and better able to sustain a long-term career in CHC and complex community care.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Who Can Join?
We welcome registered nurses who are:
- Working as CHC agency or bank nurses
- Employed in CHC assessment, review or case management roles
- Involved in community nursing, LD, mental health or complex care
- Interested in moving into CHC and wanting to learn more
If you are involved in or aspiring to work in Continuing Healthcare, our community can help you build knowledge, confidence and strong professional connections.
How to Get Involved
New members are invited to join our private social media groups and community events after a simple vetting process to ensure the safety and professionalism of the network.
Once accepted, you will gain access to peer discussions, resources, event invites and a thriving community of CHC nurses who are ready to support you.
Why Choose the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain more than just another professional group — you join a trusted, active, specialist CHC nursing community that understands your work and supports your growth.
Our members benefit from peer learning, networking, emotional support and practical insights that help them deliver safer, more effective and more person-centred Continuing Healthcare every day.
Connect with colleagues who truly understand CHC, strengthen your practice and build a sustainable, fulfilling nursing career in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – It is a specialist peer network for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community and complex care roles, especially those employed via agencies.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – Registered nurses involved in CHC, community nursing, case management or those interested in moving into CHC are welcome to apply.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? – Our focus is on agency and bank CHC nurses, but we also welcome permanent CHC nurses who wish to share and develop their expertise.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – You can request to join our private social media groups, and after a brief vetting process you will be added to the network.
- Are the discussions in the network confidential? – Yes, our groups are invite-only and members are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
- Does the network provide formal CHC training? – We focus on peer learning, events and shared resources rather than formal accredited training, but members often share useful training opportunities.
- What type of support can I expect from the network? – You can expect professional advice, peer support, case discussion, signposting to resources and a safe space to talk about challenges in CHC nursing.
- Do you run events for CHC nurses? – Yes, we organise regular online and in-person events, meet-ups, webinars and discussion sessions tailored to CHC practice.
- Does it cost anything to join the network? – Membership is currently free, although some optional events or activities may carry a small fee to cover costs.
- How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? – Our core group of around 500 members is active daily, with 24/7 conversation, questions and support across our private platforms.