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CHC Nurses Agency Network – Specialist Continuing Healthcare Support for Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK-wide community for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), offering specialist training, peer support, consultancy and networking opportunities designed to make professional life easier, more rewarding, and better connected.
Built and run by nurses for nurses, our network recognises the unique pressures, responsibilities and professional challenges of CHC agency work and provides a safe, confidential space where members can share experiences, grow their skills, and improve the quality of care they deliver every day.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional hub and online community for CHC agency nurses, nurse assessors, case managers and healthcare professionals involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care across the UK.
Only another nurse truly understands the workload, emotional impact and daily stress that comes with nursing; our network brings like-minded professionals together to provide mutual support, ongoing education and a sense of belonging within the busy world of CHC.
With a core membership of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, our confidential, invite-only social media groups are active 24/7/365, enabling members to discuss real-world practice issues, share advice, and access help whenever they need it.
Key Benefits of Joining CHC Nurses Agency Network
1. Professional Community & Peer Support
We provide a welcoming, nurse-led community where CHC agency nurses can relax, connect and talk openly about their professional challenges, successes and day-to-day practice in Continuing Healthcare.
Many members form strong friendships through our network and stay in touch for years, supporting each other through career changes, complex cases and personal milestones.
2. Specialist CHC Training & Knowledge Sharing
Our network offers access to specialist CHC training, webinars and knowledge resources to help agency nurses stay up to date with:
- Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessment frameworks and eligibility
- Care planning and complex case management
- CHC review processes, documentation and evidence gathering
- Legal, ethical and regulatory expectations for CHC practice
- Best practice in coordinating multidisciplinary care
Training is designed to be practical, accessible and directly relevant to the real-life situations CHC agency nurses face every day, helping members improve their clinical confidence and professional outcomes.
3. Networking & Career Development for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you develop your career in Continuing Healthcare by connecting you with other agency nurses, independent nurse assessors, case managers and healthcare leaders working in CHC services.
Through our online groups and regular events, you can:
- Build a strong professional network within the CHC sector
- Learn about new CHC roles, contracts and opportunities
- Share insights on agency work, rates, contracts and working conditions
- Access informal mentorship and career guidance from experienced CHC nurses
4. Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our community of CHC agency nurses together in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Our events include:
- CHC-focused webinars and workshops
- Peer discussion groups and case study sessions
- Networking meetups for CHC agency nurses
- Wellbeing and resilience sessions tailored to nursing
These events give you space to step back from day-to-day pressures, connect with colleagues who truly understand your work, and gain fresh energy and insight for your CHC practice.
How We Support CHC Practice & Healthcare Organisations
Support for CHC Assessments & Care Planning
Through our network, CHC agency nurses can access shared practical guidance on completing CHC assessments, documenting evidence, preparing for Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, and developing robust person-centred care plans for complex needs.
Members regularly discuss challenging scenarios, share templates and examples, and offer peer feedback that helps raise the overall quality and consistency of CHC practice.
Transitions in Care & Complex Discharge Support
Continuing Healthcare often involves managing complex transitions between hospital, community and home-based care; our network provides a forum to share strategies, tools and experiences that promote safer, smoother transitions.
Members exchange ideas on multidisciplinary working, communication with families, discharge planning, and managing risk to protect patient safety and continuity of care.
Support for Individuals with Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Many CHC agency nurses work with people who have learning disabilities, autism or multiple long-term conditions; the CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place to learn from others with specialist expertise in these areas.
We actively promote person-centred, dignity-focused care, sharing practical approaches to communication, behaviour support, reasonable adjustments and advocacy for vulnerable individuals within CHC pathways.
Case Management & Multidisciplinary Working
Our members include nurses involved in case management and complex care coordination, who regularly share experience and resources around:
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and services
- Working with social care, therapy, mental health and voluntary sector partners
- Balancing clinical, legal and funding requirements
- Ensuring that the person and their family remain central to decision-making
This collective expertise helps CHC agency nurses deliver care that is safe, efficient and genuinely person-centred.
Confidential, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network operates through several confidential, invite-only social media groups where members can:
- Discuss professional issues in a private, supportive setting
- Ask questions and share advice about CHC processes
- Exchange experiences about agency work and local services
- Access peer support around workload, stress and wellbeing
These groups are active throughout the year, giving you real-time access to a collective pool of CHC knowledge, as well as emotional support from peers who truly understand your role.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network means becoming part of a trusted, experienced and friendly community of CHC agency nurses who are committed to supporting one another and improving the quality of Continuing Healthcare across the UK.
By getting involved, you will:
- Feel less isolated in your agency role
- Gain fast access to CHC expertise and resources
- Develop your career, skills and professional confidence
- Make meaningful connections and friendships with other CHC nurses
- Stay informed about changes and best practice in Continuing Healthcare
Our Commitment to CHC Agency Nurses
We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive community where every CHC agency nurse feels valued, heard and supported.
Our focus is on practical, real-world support – not just theory – so that you can immediately apply what you learn and share in your day-to-day CHC practice, improving outcomes for the people you care for.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are actively working in, or have a strong interest in, NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care as agency nurses.
To join our private social media groups, be invited to events, and access our CHC community resources, simply get in touch with us via our contact page or social media channels and we will guide you through the short joining process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community providing support, training and networking for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses, nurse assessors and related professionals with an interest in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care are welcome to join.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Yes, our community, events and discussions are focused on UK Continuing Healthcare pathways and practices.
- How do I join your private social media groups? Contact us via our website or social media and we will send you details of how to join our invite-only groups.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We offer specialist CHC-focused webinars, workshops and learning sessions designed to support agency nurses’ professional development.
- Are your groups confidential? Yes, our social media groups are private, invite-only spaces where professional issues can be shared safely and respectfully.
- Do you run events for CHC agency nurses? We run regular online and occasional in-person events for CHC agency nurses to network, learn and share experiences.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Some aspects of the community are free, while certain training or events may have a fee; details are shared when you enquire.
- Can I get career advice through the network? Yes, members often share insights, informal mentorship and advice on CHC roles, agencies and career development.
- How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nurses is active 24-7-365 across several confidential online groups.
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