CHC Nurses Agency Network: Connecting and Supporting Continuing Healthcare Nurses Across the UK
A Specialist Community for CHC Agency Nurses, Training, and Professional Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care across the UK. We bring agency nurses together to share expertise, access specialist CHC resources, and build long‑term professional connections.
Our network offers a relaxed, supportive space where CHC nurses can ask questions, discuss real‑world clinical and professional challenges, and stay up to date with the latest guidance on NHS Continuing Healthcare, CHC frameworks, and community-based care.
Who We Are and What We Do
A Trusted Network for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is built by nurses, for nurses. We understand the realities of agency work, CHC assessments, and community care, because we work in it every day.
Our core community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stays connected through confidential, invite‑only social media groups, where members can share experiences, knowledge, and support 24/7, 365 days a year.
A Place to Relax, Connect, and Grow
We know how demanding Continuing Healthcare can be. The Network offers a space to decompress, connect with colleagues who truly understand your work, and get honest, practical advice on day‑to‑day CHC issues.
Many nurses within our network become friends and stay in touch long after they first joined, creating a strong, trusted professional community that supports both personal wellbeing and career development.
Core Benefits of Joining CHC Nurses Agency Network
Professional Networking and Peer Support
As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures of the job. Within our network, you can:
- Connect with experienced Continuing Healthcare nurses across the UK.
- Share clinical and professional issues in a safe, confidential environment.
- Ask questions about CHC assessments, DSTs, MDTs, and reviews.
- Access peer support on contracts, agencies, and working conditions.
- Build strong professional relationships that often become genuine friendships.
Access to Specialist CHC Knowledge and Resources
We openly share up‑to‑date information and lived experience around:
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) frameworks and guidance
- CHC eligibility criteria and Decision Support Tool (DST) processes
- Best practice in care planning for complex health needs
- Working effectively with ICBs (Integrated Care Boards), local authorities, and providers
- Community-based Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and capacity issues
This shared knowledge helps agency nurses gain confidence, improve documentation, and support better, person‑centred outcomes for patients and families.
Events, Workshops, and Ongoing Learning
Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in‑person events to connect our community and support ongoing learning, including:
- Interactive CHC-focused workshops and Q&A sessions
- Webinars on updates to CHC guidance, law, and local practice
- Peer-led sessions on complex cases, risk management, and documentation
- Networking meet‑ups to relax, share experiences, and build relationships
Most nurses in our network keep in touch between events through our private groups, ensuring ongoing connection and support.
Supporting Your CPD and Career in Continuing Healthcare
While we are first and foremost a community, the CHC Nurses Agency Network naturally supports your continuing professional development (CPD).
By engaging with our events and discussions, you can:
- Deepen your understanding of Continuing Healthcare practice and law.
- Gain insight into best practice in assessment, review, and care planning.
- Explore new opportunities in CHC, complex care, and community nursing roles.
- Build a strong professional profile within the CHC nursing community.
Focus Areas: CHC, Community Care & Person‑Centred Practice
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Practice Support
Our network is particularly valuable for agency nurses working in or moving into CHC roles, such as:
- CHC assessors and case managers
- Complex care community nurses
- Fast‑track and end‑of‑life CHC nurses
- Nurses supporting CHC appeal, review, or dispute processes
By sharing real‑world CHC experiences, templates, and tips, we help nurses navigate complex assessments, multidisciplinary meetings, and documentation with more clarity and confidence.
Community DoLS, Capacity, and Safeguarding Discussions
CHC nurses often work with patients who have reduced capacity, challenging behaviour, or significant cognitive impairment. Within the Network, nurses can discuss:
- Community DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) processes and practice
- Mental capacity assessments and best‑interest decision‑making
- Risk management in community and home‑based care
- Safeguarding responsibilities in CHC and complex care packages
These peer discussions support safer, more consistent, and person‑centred practice in the community.
Person‑Centred Care and Support Planning
Many CHC agency nurses work with people with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, acquired brain injury, and complex physical health needs. Our members regularly share insights on:
- Developing person‑centred care and support plans
- Promoting independence, dignity, and choice in community care
- Working collaboratively with families, carers, and multi‑disciplinary teams
- Balancing clinical risk, autonomy, and quality of life
This collective expertise helps nurses deliver safer, more effective care that truly reflects the needs, preferences, and rights of the people they support.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
We understand how isolating agency and CHC work can feel. Our Network is specifically tailored to the realities of Continuing Healthcare and complex community nursing, offering practical support instead of generic advice.
Because the community is made up of practising CHC nurses, the guidance you receive is grounded in real‑world experience and current practice, not theory alone.
Confidential, Invite‑Only Social Media Groups
New members are welcomed into our private social media groups, where discussions are confidential and moderated to keep the space respectful and supportive.
Within these groups, you can:
- Discuss professional issues day or night
- Share resources, policies, and tools relevant to CHC
- Ask for advice on complex cases or workplace dilemmas
- Access a wide range of CHC expertise whenever you need it
Support for Your Wellbeing and Work–Life Balance
CHC nursing is demanding, both emotionally and practically. The CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you a place to:
- Talk honestly about stress, burnout, and workload
- Find peers who understand the pressures of agency and CHC work
- Share strategies for maintaining boundaries and resilience
- Feel less alone in the challenges you face at work
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new CHC agency nurses and nurses aspiring to work in Continuing Healthcare who want to connect, learn, and grow.
To join the Network and access our private social media groups and events, simply get in touch via our website or social channels. Once verified, you will receive an invitation to our confidential online community where you can start connecting immediately.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse or just starting out, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to help you build knowledge, confidence, and professional relationships that last.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide community of Continuing Healthcare and complex care agency nurses who support each other through private groups, events, and shared expertise.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The Network is open to registered nurses working in, or interested in working in, NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex care, and community-based CHC roles.
- Is there a cost to join the Network? Membership arrangements may vary over time, so please check our website or contact us directly for the latest information on joining.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Once you contact us and we verify your details as a CHC nurse, we will send you an invitation to our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- What topics are discussed in the Network? Members discuss CHC assessments, DSTs, care planning, community DoLS, safeguarding, contracts, agencies, and real-world professional challenges.
- Does the Network offer formal CHC training? We focus mainly on peer learning, events, and shared resources, though some sessions may contribute to your informal CPD development.
- Are the discussions in the groups confidential? Yes, our groups are private, invite-only spaces and we expect all members to respect confidentiality and professional standards.
- Do you run in-person events as well as online ones? We organise a mix of online events and, where possible, in-person meet-ups to bring CHC nurses together.
- Is the Network only for UK-based nurses? Our focus is UK Continuing Healthcare practice, so the Network is primarily designed for nurses working within the UK health and social care system.
- How can joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network help my career? By joining, you gain access to specialist CHC knowledge, peer support, networking opportunities, and insights that can strengthen your practice and open up new career options.