CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your Specialist Community for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Through Community, Training and Expert Support
In today’s demanding healthcare system, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses play a crucial role in delivering safe, person-centred care in the community. The CHC Nurses Agency Network is dedicated to supporting CHC nurses, agency nurses and independent practitioners by providing a professional community, specialist education and ongoing peer support.
Our network helps you build strong professional connections, deepen your CHC knowledge, stay compliant with current guidance, and manage the daily pressures of nursing with the support of colleagues who truly understand your role.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing, invite-only community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK who work in, or alongside, NHS Continuing Healthcare and community services.
We provide a safe, confidential space for nurses to share professional issues 24/7/365, discuss complex CHC cases, access resources, and develop their careers through networking, peer mentoring and specialist events.
Our Core Services for CHC Agency Nurses
1. Professional CHC Nursing Community
A Safe Space Where CHC Nurses Truly Understand Each Other
Only another nurse understands the emotional and practical challenges of agency and CHC work. Our network offers a supportive professional community where you can talk openly about workload, complex decisions, ethical concerns and everyday pressures, without judgement.
Many nurses in our network build long-term friendships, support each other through career changes, and remain in contact for years, creating a strong, trusted foundation for professional and personal resilience.
2. Confidential, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
24/7 Peer Support for CHC Agency Nursing Professionals
We host several confidential, invite-only social media groups exclusively for CHC agency nurses, where members can:
- Ask questions about CHC processes, DSTs and MDTs
- Share experiences from Continuing Healthcare assessments and reviews
- Discuss professional concerns in a safe, moderated environment
- Access peer advice on agency work, contracts and working patterns
- Connect with CHC-experienced nurses across different regions and providers
Our aim is to make your professional life easier, more informed and better supported, no matter when or where you are working.
3. Specialist Training in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Expert-Led CHC Training for Agency and Community Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers specialist training programmes focused on NHS Continuing Healthcare, community care and complex needs. Our sessions help you:
- Understand CHC eligibility criteria, National Framework and key principles
- Develop confidence in Decision Support Tool (DST) completion and MDT participation
- Navigate funding decisions, appeals and review processes
- Strengthen documentation, clinical reasoning and professional record-keeping
- Stay aligned with best practice, regulatory expectations and current policy
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced CHC nurse looking to refresh your knowledge, our training supports safe, consistent and high-quality practice.
4. Guidance on Community Care Transitions and Case Coordination
Supporting Safe Transitions and Complex Community Packages
Transitions between hospital, home, care homes and other community settings can be complex for both patients and providers. Through our network and events, we share best practice on:
- Managing discharge planning and step-down into community CHC packages
- Coordinating with local authorities, ICBs and community teams
- Supporting families to understand CHC processes and care options
- Maintaining continuity of care and safeguarding during transitions
Our members benefit from real-world, nurse-led insights into what works best in Continuing Healthcare and community care coordination.
5. Learning Disability and Complex Needs Support
Sharing Best Practice in LD Care, Risk Management and Support Planning
Many CHC agency nurses work with people who have Learning Disabilities (LD), autism and complex physical or mental health needs. Within the network, members share:
- Approaches to person-centred care and positive risk-taking
- Examples of effective care and support plans
- Strategies for promoting independence, dignity and quality of life
- Ways to balance safety, legal frameworks and individual preferences
This collaborative learning environment helps CHC nurses deliver safe, compassionate care to people with highly complex needs in a variety of settings.
6. Regular Events, Workshops and Networking Opportunities
Stay Updated on CHC Practice, Policy and Professional Development
We run regular events designed to bring our community of CHC agency nurses together, both online and in person, including:
- Workshops on CHC assessments, documentation and case studies
- Seminars on policy changes, ICB processes and legal updates
- Peer networking sessions and informal meet-ups
- Professional development events focusing on resilience, wellbeing and career planning
These events help you deepen your knowledge, build your CV, meet other CHC professionals and feel part of a strong, informed community of practice.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is run by nurses who have worked in CHC and agency roles themselves, so we understand the realities of maintaining professional standards while managing unpredictable workloads, shifts and expectations.
This lived experience means our guidance, training and community discussions are practical, realistic and directly relevant to your daily work.
Support for Your Career and Your Wellbeing
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is not just about clinical knowledge; it is about supporting the whole nurse – your career aspirations, your mental health and your long-term resilience in a demanding profession.
By connecting with colleagues who face the same challenges, you are more likely to feel supported, stay in the profession you love and continue to grow in confidence and competence within CHC and community nursing.
A Strong, Growing Professional Network
With around 500 members and growing, the CHC Nurses Agency Network brings together a wide range of CHC expertise, from new agency nurses to highly experienced practitioners and clinical leaders.
Members frequently collaborate, share opportunities and support each other to navigate complex roles, contracts and clinical situations in Continuing Healthcare and community settings.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
We welcome applications from:
- Registered Nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Agency nurses working on CHC packages in the community or care homes
- Independent CHC practitioners and case managers
- Nurses transitioning into CHC, complex care or community nursing
- Nurses seeking to understand CHC to better support their patients and families
If you are involved in CHC or planning to move into Continuing Healthcare, our network can provide the connections, knowledge and support you need.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network is straightforward:
- Register your interest via our website or contact page.
- We will confirm your nursing background and CHC/agency experience.
- Once accepted, you will receive invitations to our private social media groups, events and mailing list.
From the moment you join, you can start asking questions, sharing insights and building connections with other CHC agency nursing professionals.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC agency nurse, independent practitioner or community nurse looking for a supportive, knowledgeable professional network, we would love to hear from you.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network today to learn more about our community, upcoming events and how we can support your development in Continuing Healthcare.
Join a network that understands your work, values your expertise and helps you grow in confidence, competence and connection within CHC nursing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a professional, invite-only community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and CHC agency roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in CHC, agency nurses on CHC packages and nurses interested in moving into Continuing Healthcare can apply to join.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Yes, our focus is on nurses working within the UK NHS Continuing Healthcare and community systems.
- How does the network support CHC agency nurses? We provide confidential social media groups, peer support, training, events and a strong professional network to share CHC knowledge and experiences.
- Do you offer training on NHS Continuing Healthcare? Yes, we run specialist training covering CHC eligibility, the National Framework, DSTs, MDTs and related processes.
- Are the social media groups private and confidential? Yes, all our groups are invite-only, moderated and designed to protect members’ confidentiality and professionalism.
- Does it cost anything to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership details and any associated costs are provided upon enquiry, depending on the level of access and services required.
- How often do you run events and workshops? We organise regular online and in-person events throughout the year, focusing on CHC practice, policy updates and professional development.
- Can I join if I am new to CHC but want to learn? Yes, we welcome nurses new to Continuing Healthcare who are committed to learning and developing in this specialist area.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us via our website contact form or the contact details listed on this page to request more information or apply to join.