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CHC Nurses Agency Network – Your UK Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Supporting and Connecting Continuing Healthcare Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK community created by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses, bringing together professionals who understand the realities, pressures and rewards of working in complex care and CHC-funded services.
We provide a safe, supportive space where CHC agency nurses can connect, share experiences, access practical guidance and develop their professional careers through peer networking, CHC-focused learning and ongoing mentorship.
With a core network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses active 24/7/365 across confidential, invite-only social media groups, we help members navigate CHC processes, improve care quality and feel less isolated in their work.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the workload, emotional strain and responsibility that come with frontline care, especially in Continuing Healthcare and complex community settings.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to:
- Connect CHC agency nurses working across hospitals, community and care home settings
- Provide a supportive peer-to-peer community that understands CHC challenges
- Share best practice in CHC assessments, care planning and case management
- Offer access to regular events, CPD opportunities and CHC-focused discussions
- Create trusted, long-term professional and personal relationships between members
Many nurses in our network become friends and remain in contact years after first joining, building a strong professional and social support system that makes agency life more sustainable and rewarding.
Join a Private, Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses
Confidential, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
We host a number of private, invite-only social media groups specifically for CHC agency nurses across the UK, providing a confidential environment to discuss professional issues, share learning and support one another.
Our members openly share CHC-related queries, clinical dilemmas, documentation tips and regulatory concerns 24-7-365, so you are rarely more than a message away from someone who has been through the same situation.
Regular Networking Events and Meet-Ups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular in-person and online events to bring our community together, helping members build stronger professional connections and friendships.
Events may include peer-support sessions, CHC case discussions, informal social meet-ups and topic-focused webinars, all designed around the real needs of CHC agency nurses working at the frontline of care.
Relaxed, Supportive Space for Busy Agency Nurses
The network is intentionally designed as a place to relax, debrief and feel understood, while still gaining valuable professional insight and up-to-date information on Continuing Healthcare practice.
Whether you need quick practical advice on a CHC checklist, want feedback on documentation, or simply need to vent after a challenging shift, you will find experienced nurses who understand and support you.
Professional Development and CHC-Focused Learning
CHC Knowledge Sharing and Best Practice
Through our community discussions and events, members gain deeper understanding of key areas of Continuing Healthcare, including eligibility assessments, MDT meetings, care planning, documentation and appeals.
Nurses share real-world examples, templates and tips on how to navigate CHC processes effectively, improve person-centred outcomes and work more confidently with ICBs, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
Support Around Regulation, CQC and Community DOLs
Working in CHC-funded settings often involves complex regulatory frameworks, including CQC standards, safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) authorisations.
Within the network, nurses regularly discuss CQC expectations, record-keeping, risk management and community DOL applications, helping each other stay compliant and confident in their practice.
Career Development for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network also supports members to develop their careers in CHC and complex care nursing, whether they are new to agency work or highly experienced professionals.
Members can access guidance on role progression, specialising in CHC, balancing agency work with life, interview preparation and building a strong CHC CV, all informed by nurses who have walked the same path.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community That Truly Understands CHC Agency Work
Our network is made up of nurses who live and breathe Continuing Healthcare and complex care every day, so you never have to explain the basics or justify the challenges you face in your role.
Stronger Professional Contacts and Real Friendships
By joining our community, you can build a powerful professional network of CHC specialists, case managers, community nurses and complex care practitioners – many of whom also become trusted friends.
24/7 Peer Support, 365 Days a Year
Our confidential groups are active day and night, ensuring that whenever you need support, advice or simply a listening ear, another CHC agency nurse is there to respond.
Practical Help That Makes Agency Life Easier
From shift tips and documentation shortcuts to CHC eligibility insights and communication strategies, you gain access to practical, experience-based guidance that can immediately make your working life easier.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network welcomes:
- Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) working in CHC-funded roles
- Agency nurses frequently involved in CHC packages, complex care and community-based nursing
- Nurses who attend or contribute to CHC MDTs, eligibility assessments and reviews
- Professionals interested in developing a career in Continuing Healthcare and complex case management
Whether you are new to CHC or have many years of specialist experience, you will find like-minded colleagues and relevant support within our network.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We are always happy to welcome new members into the CHC Nurses Agency Network and our private online communities.
To join:
- Reach out via our website contact form, email or social channels to express your interest
- Confirm your status as a registered nurse working, or wanting to work, in CHC/complex care
- Receive an invitation to our private social media groups and upcoming events
Once you’re a member, you can immediately start connecting with other CHC agency nurses, joining discussions and attending events that support your practice and wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide community of Continuing Healthcare agency nurses offering peer support, networking, and CHC-focused learning.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and agency nurses working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare and complex care roles can apply to join.
- Is membership to the CHC Nurses Agency Network free? Membership access to our core online community is typically free, with some optional paid events or learning opportunities.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Contact us through our website or email, and once we verify your CHC nursing background, we will send you an invitation link.
- What kind of events does the network run? We run online and in-person events such as CHC case discussions, peer support sessions, networking meet-ups and topic-based webinars.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Yes, we are focused on UK nurses working within the NHS, independent sector and CHC-funded services.
- Can student nurses or newly qualified nurses join? Newly qualified nurses interested in CHC are welcome, while student nurses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Is the network confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and we expect all members to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.
- Will the network help me understand CHC processes better? Yes, members regularly share practical advice and experiences on CHC eligibility, MDTs, documentation and complex care practice.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network to get started? Please visit our website or get in touch via email or social media to request information about joining the network.
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