CHC Nurses Agency Network: UK Continuing Healthcare Nursing Community, Training & Support
The UK’s Dedicated Community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by CHC nurses, for CHC nurses. We bring together agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care across the UK, offering expert support, training, peer networking and a safe space to share the realities of CHC nursing practice.
Whether you are new to CHC, an experienced assessor, or a complex-care nurse looking to deepen your knowledge, our network helps you build connections, enhance your CHC skills and confidently navigate the demands of agency nursing in Continuing Healthcare.
A Supportive CHC Nursing Network That Understands Your World
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibility and emotional weight that come with our work. This is even more true in Continuing Healthcare and complex case management, where decisions impact funding, care planning and families’ lives.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place to relax, offload and connect with professionals who “get it”. Our members openly discuss CHC practice, funding decisions, assessment challenges and ethical dilemmas in a confidential, invite-only environment, available 24/7, 365 days a year.
A Community of Over 500 CHC Agency Nursing Professionals
Our core network includes around 500 CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals from across the UK. Many build long-term friendships, collaborate on professional opportunities and support each other through challenging cases, contract changes and career decisions.
Members stay in touch regularly through our private social media groups, online forums and in-person events. You’ll always find someone who has worked in your setting, understands your client group or can offer insight into a local CHC team or process.
CHC Training, Learning and Professional Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a social community; it is a hub for Continuing Healthcare training, education and professional growth. We share up-to-date information, best practice and resources so you can feel confident and credible in every CHC role you take on.
Continuing Healthcare Training and Knowledge Sharing
Through our network, you can access guidance and peer-led education on:
- CHC eligibility criteria and the National Framework
- Completing robust CHC assessments, checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Best practice in CHC funding applications and reviews
- Care planning for complex, long-term and high-dependency needs
- Working effectively with ICBs, local authorities, case managers and MDTs
Our content and discussions are designed to help you stay current with policy changes, legal considerations and CHC processes, giving you an advantage in agency roles and interviews.
Supporting Your Career as a CHC Agency Nurse
We provide ongoing support for nurses who want to specialise or progress in CHC, including:
- Insight into CHC agency contracts and day-to-day expectations
- Peer advice on rates, availability and role suitability
- Guidance on maintaining professional standards, documentation and NMC requirements
- Shared learning from complex cases, safeguarding concerns and multi-agency work
By being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can develop your expertise while maintaining the flexibility and independence that agency nursing offers.
Regular Events, Webinars and CHC-Focused Meet-Ups
We run regular events and meet-ups to bring our CHC nurse community together both online and in person. These sessions are designed to balance education, discussion and networking, so you can learn while also building supportive relationships.
CHC Networking Events and Peer Support Sessions
Our events give you the chance to:
- Meet other CHC agency nurses working across the UK
- Share real-world experiences of CHC assessments, reviews and panel decisions
- Discuss complex care coordination, discharge planning and multidisciplinary working
- Explore self-care strategies and resilience in high-pressure CHC roles
Many members value these events as a rare opportunity to talk honestly about the realities of CHC nursing with people who understand the system from the inside.
Webinars and Updates on CHC Policy and Best Practice
We also host and share access to webinars, Q&A sessions and learning updates focusing on:
- Changes to the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework
- Case law, appeals and CHC funding challenges
- Documentation standards, evidence gathering and MDT decision-making
- Innovative approaches to person-centred CHC care planning
By attending our events, you stay up to date with CHC developments, which supports your practice and strengthens your CV for future agency and consultancy roles.
Safe, Confidential CHC Discussion Spaces Available 24/7
Our members gain access to private, invitation-only social media groups where CHC nurses can talk openly about professional issues in a non-judgemental, supportive environment.
Invite-Only CHC Social Media Groups
Within our confidential online groups, nurses regularly:
- Ask questions about CHC cases, documentation and decision-making
- Share experiences of working with different ICBs, CCGs and providers
- Discuss ethical dilemmas, safeguarding and risk management
- Offer emotional support during stressful or complex CHC situations
These groups are active 24-7-365, so there is always someone available to offer a listening ear, a practical suggestion or a different perspective.
A Place to Relax, Connect and Be Understood
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is intentionally designed as a place where you can relax and be yourself. You are surrounded by colleagues who understand:
- The workload and pressure of CHC assessments and complex care
- The emotional impact of funding decisions and family expectations
- The challenges of balancing agency flexibility with professional responsibility
Many nurses in our community have built friendships that last for years, offering both professional collaboration and genuine personal connection.
Who We Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network welcomes a wide range of professionals involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care, including:
- Agency Registered Nurses (RNs) working in CHC assessment and review teams
- Agency nurses providing complex, long-term or domiciliary care funded by CHC
- Nurses looking to transition into CHC roles from ward, community or primary care
- Nurse assessors, case managers and clinical leads interested in peer networking
If Continuing Healthcare is part of your current role or your future career plan, our network is designed to support you, connect you and help you grow.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
- Specialist focus on CHC: A community built specifically around NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Genuine peer understanding: Connect with people who do what you do and face the same pressures.
- Confidential support: Private, invite-only groups for honest discussion and problem-solving.
- Continuous learning: Access to CHC knowledge, updates, events and shared best practice.
- Stronger career prospects: Network with experienced CHC professionals and explore new opportunities.
- Long-term connections: Many members build friendships and supportive networks that last for years.
Our mission is to create a trusted, professional and human space where CHC agency nurses can learn, share and thrive together.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC nurse, agency nurse, or healthcare professional working in or exploring NHS Continuing Healthcare, we invite you to join our community.
Become part of a supportive, knowledgeable and friendly network of CHC professionals who can help you navigate your career, share insight and reduce the isolation that often comes with agency work.
Get in touch today to find out how to join our private social media groups, attend upcoming events and connect with CHC nurses from across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide community for nurses working in or interested in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse or healthcare professional with an interest or role in CHC, complex care or CHC agency work is welcome to apply to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? No, we primarily support agency nurses but also welcome permanent staff, case managers and assessors involved in CHC.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you join the network, we will send you an invitation to our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- Does the network provide formal CHC training courses? We focus on peer learning, shared resources and educational events rather than accredited training courses, but we signpost useful CHC training where relevant.
- Are there any membership fees? Membership details, including any applicable fees, will be explained when you contact us to join the network.
- What kind of events does the network run? We organise online and in-person meet-ups, webinars, discussion sessions and networking events focused on CHC practice and support.
- Is the group confidential and safe for discussing work issues? Yes, our groups are private, moderated and invite-only, and we encourage members to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Can the network help me progress my CHC career? Yes, through shared knowledge, peer support and networking, many members use the community to develop their CHC expertise and explore new opportunities.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us via our website or listed contact details to ask questions and request to join the network.