CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
A Dedicated UK Community for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional, peer-led community created specifically for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and related settings across the UK. Our mission is to connect CHC agency nurses, share knowledge and practical resources, and make day-to-day working life easier, safer and more rewarding.
Only another nurse truly understands the realities of nursing practice, the pressure of caseloads, and the complexity of Continuing Healthcare assessments, reviews and case management. Our network provides a safe, confidential space to talk honestly about work, get support from colleagues, and stay up to date with CHC best practice and policy changes.
Through our invite-only online groups, regular CHC-focused events, and shared learning opportunities, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you build strong professional relationships, gain confidence in your CHC role, and develop your nursing career.
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
A Supportive Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses
Peer Support from Nurses Who Understand CHC
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals connects daily in private, moderated groups to ask questions, share experience and offer practical, real-world advice.
Members use the network to discuss complex CHC eligibility decisions, national framework interpretation, caseload pressures, documentation queries, and day-to-day challenges of working as an agency nurse in Continuing Healthcare.
- Confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- 24/7 access to peer support and shared expertise.
- Safe space to discuss professional issues and ethical dilemmas.
- Feedback from nurses actively working in CHC across the UK.
Regular Events, Meet-Ups and Learning Sessions
Connecting CHC Nurses Online and In Person
We run regular events designed to bring our community of CHC nurses together for connection, learning and professional development. These include informal meet-ups, webinars, case discussions and topic-based sessions focused on Continuing Healthcare practice.
Many nurses in our network build strong friendships that continue for years, creating a supportive circle that goes beyond individual assignments or contracts.
- Online webinars and discussion groups on CHC topics.
- Networking events for CHC agency nurses across the UK.
- Opportunities to share case studies and best practice.
- A relaxed environment where nurses can genuinely switch off and connect.
Knowledge Sharing in Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Real-Time Insights, Guidance and Peer Learning
Within our network, CHC nurses openly share professional issues 24-7-365, including updates related to the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework, local commissioning practices, documentation standards and multidisciplinary working.
This real-time sharing of information helps agency nurses stay current, avoid isolation, and feel more confident when handling complex assessments, reviews and appeals.
- Peer advice on CHC assessments, reviews and appeals.
- Discussion of CHC policy changes and how they apply in practice.
- Shared templates, tips and approaches that work in real settings.
- Support with documentation, evidence gathering and MDT meetings.
Professional Growth for CHC Agency Nurses
Develop Your Career in Continuing Healthcare
Build Skills, Confidence and Professional Visibility
The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you develop your professional career in nursing by giving you access to peers, mentors and experienced CHC practitioners. Whether you are new to CHC or an established specialist nurse, our community supports your ongoing growth.
Members use the network to understand new CHC opportunities, strengthen their assessment and documentation skills, and build a professional identity as a CHC specialist.
- Guidance and informal mentoring from experienced CHC nurses.
- Opportunities to ask questions in a non-judgemental environment.
- Insight into how different ICBs and providers approach CHC.
- Support to build a sustainable and rewarding CHC agency career.
A Place to Relax and Recharge with Colleagues
Because Nursing in CHC Can Be Intense
Nursing in Continuing Healthcare can be emotionally demanding. The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also a place to relax, debrief and be understood by people who know the pressures of the role.
Our community encourages open, respectful conversation about workload, workplace culture and the emotional impact of CHC decision-making, while always maintaining professional confidentiality.
- A supportive environment to talk through stressful days.
- Colleagues who genuinely understand CHC workloads.
- Space to share wins, frustrations and reflections.
- Friendships that continue long after specific assignments end.
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Who the Network Is For
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is open to registered nurses working in, or interested in working in, NHS Continuing Healthcare and related areas, especially in agency, bank or independent roles.
- CHC assessors and reviewers.
- Case managers and complex care nurses.
- Agency nurses working within CHC-funded packages.
- Nurses transitioning into CHC roles who want peer support.
How to Get Involved
Step Into a Community That Shares and Supports
We welcome new members into our CHC Nurses Agency Network throughout the year. Once you join, you will gain access to our private social media groups, learning opportunities and events.
Our groups are strictly moderated to protect confidentiality and ensure the focus remains on professional support, sharing and development.
- Request access to our invite-only social media groups.
- Introduce yourself to fellow CHC nurses across the UK.
- Start sharing questions, insights and experiences from day one.
- Stay connected with a strong, supportive professional community.
Why CHC Nurses Choose the CHC Agency Network
- A niche community focused specifically on Continuing Healthcare.
- Around 500 active CHC agency nursing professionals sharing daily.
- Confidential, invite-only groups for safe, open discussion.
- Regular CHC-related events, networking and learning opportunities.
- Real-world advice from nurses actively working in CHC now.
- Support that recognises the realities of agency work and complex cases.
- A place to connect, learn and relax with like-minded professionals.
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain more than a contact list – you gain a genuine professional community that understands the demands of CHC nursing and is committed to raising standards of care while looking after each other.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide, peer-led community for nurses working in or interested in NHS Continuing Healthcare, with a focus on agency and independent roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses involved in CHC assessments, reviews, case management or CHC-funded care packages are welcome to join.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for agency nurses? No, we primarily support agency nurses, but we also welcome CHC nurses in bank, permanent or independent roles who want to connect and share knowledge.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you request to join and are accepted, you will be invited into our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- What kind of support will I receive in the network? You will receive peer support, practical advice, shared resources and real-time help with CHC-related professional issues.
- Do you run training or CPD events for CHC nurses? Yes, we host regular online and in-person events such as webinars, discussions and networking sessions focused on Continuing Healthcare practice.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network confidential? Yes, our groups are private and moderated, and we expect all members to maintain professional confidentiality at all times.
- Does it cost anything to join the network? Membership terms may vary over time, so please check our current joining information for the latest details on any fees.
- Can newly qualified nurses join if they are interested in CHC? Yes, nurses at all stages of their career who are interested in developing in Continuing Healthcare are encouraged to join.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us via our website or social channels to express your interest, and we will guide you through the quick joining process.