CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for UK Agency Nurses
A Professional Network Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK-based community created to support nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nursing roles. We bring together experienced CHC professionals to share knowledge, offer peer support, and access specialist training and resources.
Our network is designed to help agency nurses, CHC assessors, case managers, and community nurses connect with colleagues who truly understand the demands of CHC work. From managing complex caseloads to navigating funding and compliance, we provide a safe, collaborative space to learn, grow, and thrive in your nursing career.
We are more than a training provider or consultancy – we are a professional CHC nursing community where members support each other every day, online and in person, to deliver high-quality, person-centred, and compliant care.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing community of around 500 Continuing Healthcare agency nursing professionals across the UK. Our members include registered nurses working in:
- Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and reviews
- Complex community care and case management
- Hospital discharge, transitions, and brokerage
- NHS and independent CHC provider settings
- Learning disabilities, mental health, and community DOLs
We provide a relaxed, supportive environment where CHC agency nurses can:
- Connect with like-minded professionals who understand the pressures of CHC nursing
- Share real-world challenges and solutions in a confidential space
- Access guidance on CHC processes, assessments, and documentation
- Grow professionally through events, peer learning, and resources
- Build lasting friendships and professional networks
A Safe, Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Why a CHC Network Matters
As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the emotional, physical, and professional demands of the job. This is especially true in Continuing Healthcare, where decisions can be complex, time-pressured, and heavily scrutinised.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to give you:
- Somewhere to relax and talk openly with peers who “get it”
- Space to share difficult cases, ethical dilemmas, and professional concerns
- Encouragement and support on tough days, from people who understand CHC pressures
- Practical advice on documentation, assessments, and best practice
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
We run several confidential, invite-only social media groups exclusively for CHC agency nurses and professionals. Through these private channels, we:
- Share professional issues 24-7-365 within a trusted core community
- Discuss CHC eligibility, checklists, MDTs, and appeals in real-world terms
- Offer informal mentoring and peer-to-peer guidance
- Provide a non-judgemental environment to ask questions and learn
Many members join initially for professional reasons and go on to become close colleagues and long-term friends, staying connected for years.
Events, Networking & Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Regular CHC-Focused Events
We organise and promote a range of CHC-focused events to support your ongoing professional development, including:
- Online webinars and Q&A sessions for CHC agency nurses
- In-person meetups, networking events, and study days
- Workshops on CHC assessments, care planning, and documentation
- Peer-led sessions sharing recent case experiences and lessons learned
These events are designed to be practical, interactive, and relevant to everyday CHC practice, while also supporting your revalidation and CPD requirements.
Staying Up to Date with CHC Policy and Best Practice
CHC is a constantly evolving field, with regular updates to NHS frameworks, local policies, and legal case law. Our network:
- Shares updates on CHC guidance, best practice, and national changes
- Discusses what policy shifts mean in real-life practice
- Helps members stay compliant, confident, and well-informed
By engaging in our community, you can stay ahead of change and reduce the risk of practice drift or non-compliance.
Support for CHC Practice, Transitions & Person-Centred Care
Transitions in Care & Complex Discharge Support
Many CHC agency nurses are closely involved in transitions between hospital, community, and long-term care settings. Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members regularly share:
- Best practice for safe hospital discharge and step-down care
- Strategies for coordinating CHC-funded packages in the community
- Approaches to communicating with families during complex transitions
- Real-life examples of what works and what to avoid
By learning from each other’s experience, you can improve continuity of care, patient safety, and satisfaction during high-risk transitions.
Learning Disabilities, Mental Health & Community DOLs
Many CHC agency nurses work with people living with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, often in community or specialist settings. Through our network, you can:
- Share person-centred care planning approaches for complex needs
- Discuss community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) applications and safeguards
- Explore how to balance safety, rights, and independence
- Gain peer perspectives on multi-agency working and advocacy
This collective knowledge helps you deliver more holistic, rights-based care while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Professional Development, Skills & Career Growth
Growing Your CHC Career Through Networking
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a powerful way to develop your professional career in nursing, particularly if you are working through agencies or in independent CHC roles. As part of the network you can:
- Build strong professional contacts across multiple regions and organisations
- Hear about new CHC roles and opportunities through peers
- Learn how others have progressed into senior CHC, commissioning, and case management roles
- Gain confidence in promoting your skills and experience
Whether you’re new to CHC or an experienced CHC nurse specialist, the network provides ongoing peer support throughout your career journey.
Informal Learning, Mentoring & Shared Resources
While we are not a traditional training company, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers significant informal learning and mentoring opportunities through:
- Shared templates, checklists, and documentation tips (where appropriate)
- Peer review of anonymised cases and care plans
- Guidance on handling difficult conversations with families and MDTs
- Advice on maintaining quality, safety, and person-centred care under pressure
This collaborative learning environment helps you build confidence, competence, and resilience in all aspects of CHC practice.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community That Understands CHC Agency Nursing
Our members live and work in the same world you do – tight deadlines, complex assessments, emotional family situations, and heavy responsibility. This means:
- You will be understood and supported, not judged
- You can talk openly about agency life, CHC pressures, and caseload challenges
- You can access collective wisdom from hundreds of experienced CHC nurses
Relaxed, Professional & Confidential
We aim to make the CHC Nurses Agency Network a relaxed and enjoyable place to be, while staying professional and patient-focused. Membership includes:
- Access to invite-only social media groups
- Opportunities to attend online and in-person events
- Connection with a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals
- A confidential environment where you can safely share professional concerns
Long-Term Connections & Friendships
Many nurses in our network form long-term friendships and professional partnerships. Members often:
- Stay in touch for years, even when changing roles or locations
- Support each other through revalidation, new jobs, and career changes
- Collaborate on projects, training, or service developments
When you join the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you are not just joining a group – you are becoming part of a supportive professional community.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are working in, or have a strong interest in, Continuing Healthcare and agency nursing. To get started:
- Visit our website and complete a simple membership or contact form.
- Tell us briefly about your nursing background and CHC experience.
- Once approved, you’ll receive an invite to our private social media groups.
- You can then begin connecting with peers, joining discussions, and attending events.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse or newly moving into CHC from another area of practice, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support your growth, wellbeing, and professional development.
Get Involved with the CHC Nurses Agency Network Today
If you are looking for a supportive professional home as a CHC or agency nurse, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is ready to welcome you. Join us to:
- Build meaningful professional relationships and friendships
- Share knowledge, resources, and real-world CHC experience
- Access ongoing peer support 24-7-365
- Strengthen your career in CHC and agency nursing
Contact us today to find out how to join our network, access our private groups, and start benefiting from a community of CHC agency nurses who understand your world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nursing in the UK can apply to join.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership options may vary over time, so please check our website or contact us directly for current details.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your membership is confirmed, we will send you secure invitations to our confidential, invite-only groups.
- Are your groups only for NHS CHC nurses? No, we welcome CHC nurses from NHS, independent, and agency backgrounds, as long as they work within CHC-related roles.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We focus primarily on peer support and informal learning, but we regularly share details of CHC-related events, webinars, and learning opportunities.
- Can I discuss specific cases in the network? Yes, as long as you fully anonymise all patient details and comply with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- Do you organise in-person events as well as online sessions? Yes, we host a mix of online and, where possible, in-person meetups, study days, and networking events.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network suitable for newly qualified nurses? It is best suited to nurses with some clinical experience, but newly qualified nurses interested in CHC are welcome to enquire.
- Can non-nurses or managers join the network? Our core community is specifically for registered nurses, though we may occasionally collaborate with CHC-related professionals on events.
- How do I contact you for more information or to join? You can reach us through our website contact form or by using the contact details provided on our site to request further information about joining the network.