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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
Connecting & Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses in the UK, providing a safe space to connect, learn, and grow together. We bring together experienced CHC nurses, new agency nurses, and healthcare professionals who work in community, acute, and specialist settings. Our network focuses on professional development, peer support, and high-quality CHC practice so that nurses feel confident in delivering safe, person-centred care.
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, long hours, and emotional demands of our profession. The CHC Nurses Agency Network was created to support nurses with real-world advice, shared knowledge, and a community that understands the challenges of agency and CHC work. From networking opportunities and private social media groups to educational events and CHC-specific training, we help nurses develop their careers while improving patient outcomes.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional, invitation-based community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who regularly share experiences, clinical knowledge, and regulatory updates. Our members work across the UK in roles such as CHC assessors, case managers, community nurses, learning disability nurses, mental health nurses, and agency staff supporting complex care packages.
We provide confidential, invite-only social media groups where nurses can ask questions 24/7, seek peer support, and discuss complex CHC cases in a safe and respectful environment. Many members build long-term professional relationships and friendships that last for years, helping each other navigate the complex and fast-changing CHC landscape.
Core Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
A Safe, Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Our network is a place where CHC nurses can relax, debrief, and share professional issues without judgement. We understand the unique pressures of working as an agency nurse in Continuing Healthcare – from navigating eligibility criteria and assessments to liaising with CCGs/ICBs, providers, and families.
Members can openly discuss clinical concerns, professional dilemmas, documentation queries, and regulatory expectations with colleagues who speak the same language and face similar challenges.
Professional Networking & Career Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers rich opportunities for networking, mentoring, and career growth. Many of our nurses form close professional connections, share job leads and opportunities, and support each other in progressing into roles such as CHC nurse assessors, case managers, clinical leads, and specialist practitioners.
By connecting with experienced CHC professionals, members gain insight into career pathways, interview preparation, clinical upskilling, and agency work best practices, helping them build sustainable and rewarding careers in CHC nursing.
24/7 Peer Support via Private Social Media Groups
We maintain several confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can engage in real-time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you want to clarify aspects of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care, discuss a complex assessment, or simply offload after a challenging shift, our network is always active.
This ongoing conversation means you are never alone in your practice; there is always someone to offer guidance, a second opinion, or emotional support.
Events, Workshops & CHC Training for Agency Nurses
Regular Networking Events for CHC Nurses
We run regular online and in-person events designed to bring CHC nurses together from across the UK. These sessions offer a mix of learning, networking, and informal peer support. Many nurses meet at our events, stay in touch, and continue to collaborate professionally for years afterwards.
Events may include CHC case discussions, best practice sharing, Q&A sessions, panel discussions with experienced CHC nurses, and informal meetups that focus on wellbeing and mutual support.
Focused Training on Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
To support agency nurses working in CHC environments, the network promotes and signposts specialist CHC training. Topics often include:
- Understanding the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- CHC eligibility criteria and decision support tools (DST)
- Best practice in assessments, reviews, and appeals
- CHC funding processes, documentation, and evidence gathering
- Working effectively with ICBs, local authorities, and providers
By enhancing knowledge in these areas, CHC agency nurses can confidently deliver safe, lawful, and person-centred care, while supporting teams to remain compliant with UK health and social care regulations.
Support with Complex Care, Transitions & Case Management
Navigating Complex CHC Cases & Transitions of Care
Many CHC agency nurses in our network are involved in complex care packages, discharge planning, and transitions between hospital, community, and care home settings. Through shared learning and discussion, members can explore:
- How to deliver safe transitions of care for CHC-funded individuals
- Approaches to risk assessment, care coordination, and multi-disciplinary working
- Strategies to support patients, families, and carers during stressful transitions
- Documentation standards that support continuity, safety, and regulatory compliance
This collective expertise helps nurses manage complex CHC caseloads more effectively and improve patient safety and outcomes.
Person-Centred Care for People with Complex Needs & Learning Disabilities
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network work with people who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or long-term complex conditions. Our community shares good practice on:
- Developing person-centred care and support plans
- Balancing independence, dignity, and safety
- Legal and ethical considerations, including capacity, consent, and best-interest decisions
- Working collaboratively with families, advocates, and multidisciplinary teams
Through peer learning, CHC nurses can deliver care that enhances quality of life while meeting professional and regulatory expectations.
Regulatory Awareness & Best Practice in CHC Nursing
Staying Aligned with UK Regulatory Standards
Although the CHC Nurses Agency Network is not a regulator, we encourage members to stay up-to-date with CQC expectations, NMC standards, and national CHC guidance. Our community frequently discusses:
- Changes to national CHC policy, frameworks, and guidance
- Good practice in record keeping, clinical governance, and risk management
- Professional responsibilities under the NMC Code
- How agency nurses can support providers to meet CQC fundamental standards
By sharing knowledge and resources, the network helps CHC nurses deliver care that is both evidence-based and compliant with current standards.
Improving Confidence, Competence & Wellbeing
Our aim is not only to build skills but also to enhance nurse confidence and wellbeing. CHC work can be emotionally and mentally demanding, especially in agency roles where you may move frequently between teams and settings.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a place to share challenges, celebrate successes, and reduce professional isolation, which ultimately contributes to better care for patients and better resilience for nurses.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
- Specialist community: A focused network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK.
- Confidential support: Invite-only social media groups offering 24/7 peer support and discussion.
- Professional growth: Access to CHC-focused learning, training, and shared best practice.
- Networking opportunities: Regular events and meetups to build lasting professional relationships and friendships.
- Real-world advice: Practical guidance from nurses who understand the day-to-day realities of CHC and agency work.
- Improved practice: Shared resources that support safe, person-centred, and compliant CHC care.
- Emotional support: A space to debrief, reflect, and feel heard by colleagues who “get it”.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is ideal for:
- Agency nurses regularly working with CHC-funded patients in community or care home settings
- Registered nurses looking to move into CHC roles, assessments, or case management
- CHC nurse assessors and case managers seeking peer support and knowledge sharing
- Learning disability, mental health, and complex care nurses involved in CHC packages
- UK-based nurses who want to deepen their understanding of Continuing Healthcare and connect with like-minded professionals
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who share our commitment to high-quality CHC nursing and professional collaboration. To request access, you can:
- Contact us via our website to express your interest and provide brief details about your current CHC or agency role
- Connect with existing members who can recommend and introduce you to our invite-only social media groups
- Attend one of our online events or webinars and speak to the organisers about joining the core network
Once accepted, you will be invited into our private social media groups, where you can start connecting with other CHC nurses, attending events, and benefiting from shared knowledge and support.
Start Building Your CHC Nursing Network Today
If you are a nurse working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a unique opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive in your professional practice. Join a community that understands your challenges, values your experience, and is committed to improving care for CHC-funded individuals across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-based professional community of CHC agency nurses who share knowledge, support each other, and promote best practice in Continuing Healthcare.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is aimed at registered nurses working in CHC, agency roles, complex care, assessments, and related community or care home settings.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Some groups and activities may be free while others may have fees; details are provided when you express interest in joining.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your membership is confirmed, you will receive invitations to join our confidential, invite-only social media communities.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? The network promotes and signposts CHC training opportunities and shares resources, though formal courses may be delivered by partner organisations or external providers.
- Can I get help with CHC assessments and documentation? Members often discuss CHC assessments, DSTs, and documentation in the groups, offering peer advice and shared best practice (not individual case decisions).
- Are the discussions in the network confidential? Yes, we expect all members to respect confidentiality, follow professional standards, and avoid sharing identifiable patient information.
- Do you organise events for CHC nurses? Yes, we run regular online and in-person events focused on CHC learning, networking, and mutual support.
- Is this network suitable for newly qualified nurses? Newly qualified nurses with an interest in CHC or agency work are welcome, provided they are committed to learning and professional standards.
- How can I express interest in joining? You can contact us via our website or speak to an existing member who can introduce you to the network and help with the membership process.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network today and become part of a supportive community that understands CHC nursing, values your expertise, and helps you grow professionally while improving care for the people you support.
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