CHC Nurses Agency Network: Supporting CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
A Professional UK Network for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK community designed exclusively for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses and other professionals working in CHC. We offer a safe, relaxed, and supportive space where nurses can connect, share knowledge, access guidance, and develop their careers while working in this highly specialised area of healthcare.
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the daily pressures, responsibilities, and emotional load that come with the job. Our network brings CHC agency nurses together so you never feel like you are working alone, whether you are just starting in CHC or are an experienced specialist.
Through our private social media groups, regular events, and professional discussions, we help agency nurses build strong professional contacts, find new opportunities, and gain the confidence and clarity needed to navigate CHC practice and processes.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a community of around 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK who work in all aspects of NHS Continuing Healthcare, community DOLs, case management, and complex care. Our members use the network to:
- Connect with like-minded CHC agency nurses who understand the realities of CHC work
- Ask questions and openly discuss complex cases, practice issues, and documentation
- Stay up to date on policy changes, best practice and CHC guidelines
- Access invitations to CHC-related events, workshops and webinars
- Find peer support during challenging shifts, assessments or decisions
- Build long-term professional and personal friendships in the nursing community
We are not a recruitment agency. We are a peer-led professional network that supports nurses already working with agencies or planning to move into CHC agency work.
Core Benefits for CHC Agency Nurses
Relaxed, Safe and Supportive Community
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is deliberately designed as a relaxed, non-judgemental space where you can speak openly about the realities of agency work in Continuing Healthcare.
Within our confidential invite-only groups, you can:
- Share work-related challenges without fear of criticism
- Ask for advice on CHC assessments, MDTs, DSTs, and funding decisions
- Discuss clinical scenarios, documentation, and complex safeguarding issues
- Talk honestly about work-life balance, burnout, and stress
Our experienced CHC nurses actively participate in discussions, offering practical guidance, reassurance, and peer support.
24/7 Peer Support & Knowledge Sharing
We operate 24-7-365 through multiple confidential, invite-only social media groups, so there is almost always someone online who understands CHC work and can help.
Members regularly use the network to:
- Clarify CHC eligibility, checklist and DST queries
- Share tips on effective MDT presentations and advocacy
- Discuss community DOL application processes and documentation
- Compare regional practices, pathways, and decision-making panels
- Share templates, tools and resources that make CHC work more efficient
This real-time knowledge sharing is one of the key reasons many nurses remain active members for years.
Professional Networking & Career Development
Our community is a powerful platform for professional networking within the UK CHC sector. Many members build connections that lead to:
- New agency opportunities or specialist CHC roles
- Mentoring and informal supervision from experienced CHC practitioners
- Collaborations on complex cases and projects
- Long-term friendships and trusted peer networks beyond social media
We encourage members to share professional opportunities, learning resources and updates that can help others progress in their CHC careers.
Events, Workshops and CHC-Focused Learning
Regular CHC Community Events
We organise and promote regular online and in-person events to bring our community of CHC nurses together. These events are designed to be both educational and social, giving you time to learn and time to unwind with colleagues who genuinely understand your work.
Events typically include:
- Informal meet-ups and networking sessions
- Topic-based discussions on CHC policy changes and legal updates
- Practical sessions on documentation, evidence gathering and MDT preparation
- Peer-led Q&A sessions on complex or unusual CHC cases
Most nurses in our network keep in touch between events, and many members remain friends years after first joining the group.
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Community DOL Learning Support
While we are primarily a peer network rather than a formal training provider, many of our members are highly skilled CHC practitioners who regularly share:
- Guidance on the CHC assessment and eligibility process
- Insights into community DOL applications and best practice
- Tips on preparing robust clinical rationales and evidence
- Recommendations for courses, workshops and external CHC training
Members use the network to continually update their knowledge so they can deliver safe, person-centred care and navigate CHC processes with confidence.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Our Ideal Members
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is open to:
- Registered nurses working as agency nurses in Continuing Healthcare
- Nurses transitioning into CHC, CHC case management or community DOL roles
- CHC nurse assessors, CHC case managers and complex care coordinators
- Experienced community nurses with a strong interest in CHC and funding
If you are unsure whether you are eligible, you can contact us and we will advise whether the network is a good fit for your professional background.
How Our Private Groups Work
To protect confidentiality and ensure professional standards, our main activity takes place in closed, invite-only social media groups. Once you join, you will be able to:
- Introduce yourself to the community and share a brief summary of your CHC experience
- Access live discussions and historic posts packed with practical advice
- Receive invitations to events, informal meet-ups and learning sessions
- Benefit from a network that is active all year round, not just at scheduled events
We maintain clear group rules to ensure that all discussion remains professional, respectful, and confidential.
Why CHC Agency Nurses Trust Our Network
Understanding the Realities of Nursing and CHC
Our network was built on the simple truth that nurses understand nurses. We know that:
- CHC agency work can be isolating compared with traditional team roles
- Complex CHC decisions can leave you feeling professionally exposed if you do not have anyone to sense-check your thinking
- Ongoing policy updates and legal judgements can be hard to keep up with alone
- The emotional toll of nursing, particularly with complex and end-of-life patients, can be significant
By offering a trusted peer community, we help CHC agency nurses feel supported, informed, and connected, no matter where in the UK they are working.
Building Long-Term Professional and Personal Connections
Many of our members join initially for practical support with CHC practice and stay for the friendships and camaraderie that develop over time.
Over the years, numerous nurses in our network have:
- Stayed in touch after moving agencies or regions
- Worked together on complex cases or projects
- Supported each other through personal and professional challenges
- Celebrated career milestones, qualifications, and achievements together
This enduring sense of solidarity is at the heart of what makes the CHC Nurses Agency Network unique.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are committed to professional, ethical CHC practice and who want to both give and receive support within our community.
To join:
- Visit our website and complete a short membership or contact form, or connect with us via our designated social media links.
- Tell us briefly about your nursing background and CHC experience.
- Once verified, you will receive an invitation to join our private social media groups.
- Introduce yourself, explore our existing discussions, and start connecting with other CHC agency nurses.
Membership is focused on maintaining a high-quality, professionally relevant network, so we review each request individually.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network Today
If you are a CHC agency nurse in the UK and want to feel more connected, better supported and more confident in your Continuing Healthcare practice, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
Become part of a community that understands your work, values your experience, and helps you move forward in your career with greater knowledge, resilience and professional support.
Connect with us today to request access to our private groups, attend upcoming events, and start building your CHC professional network.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the CHC Nurses Agency Network for? It is for registered nurses in the UK who work in, or are moving into, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency roles and related CHC practice.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network a recruitment agency? No, we are a professional peer network, not a recruitment or staffing agency.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via our website or social media to request access and we will guide you through the simple joining process.
- Is there a fee to join the network? Membership arrangements vary over time, so please check our latest information or contact us directly for details.
- What kind of support can I expect in the private groups? You can expect professional discussion, peer advice, CHC practice tips and emotional support from fellow nurses.
- Are your social media groups confidential? Yes, they are invite-only groups with clear rules on confidentiality and professional conduct.
- Do you offer formal CHC training courses? We focus on peer learning and signposting, but members frequently share recommendations for formal CHC training and resources.
- Do you run events for CHC agency nurses? Yes, we organise regular online and in-person events, meet-ups, and topic-based sessions for our network.
- Can student nurses or newly registered nurses join? Newly registered nurses with a genuine interest in CHC are welcome to enquire, and we will advise whether the network is appropriate at their stage.
- How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our core group of around 500 CHC agency professionals is active 24-7-365 across our confidential online platforms.