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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Supporting UK Continuing Healthcare Nurses & Agency Professionals
The UK’s Specialist Community for CHC Nurses, Agency Nurses & Complex Care Professionals
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community and support hub created by nurses, for nurses. We connect Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses, agency nurses, case managers and complex care professionals, offering a safe space to learn, share experiences, access expert guidance, and grow your career in complex and community-based care.
Through our private social media groups, regular events, peer support and specialist training, we help nurses feel less isolated, more informed, and better equipped to navigate the challenges of CHC, agency work, and regulatory frameworks such as CQC and NHS Continuing Healthcare.
A Professional Network Built by CHC & Agency Nurses
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, emotional load and complexity of nursing work. The CHC Nurses Agency Network was founded to bring together like-minded professionals who work in Continuing Healthcare, community nursing, learning disabilities, and complex care settings, particularly those working via nursing agencies.
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stay connected through confidential, invite-only online groups and in-person meetups. Many members not only develop strong professional links but also form friendships that last for years, creating a genuine sense of community, belonging and mutual support.
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
We provide a blend of professional development, peer support, networking and specialist guidance tailored to the realities of CHC and agency nursing in the UK. Our mission is to make your professional life easier, more informed and better connected, while promoting safe, person-centred care for the people you support.
Relax, Connect & Share with Nurses Who Understand
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place where you can switch off from judgement and switch on to genuine understanding. Members openly share:
- Everyday professional issues related to CHC, community and agency work
- Best practices for assessments, care planning and care coordination
- Challenges around funding, eligibility and appeals in Continuing Healthcare
- Real-world experiences with providers, commissioners and CQC
- Career questions, contract queries and agency nursing tips
Discussion is ongoing 24-7-365 across our private online communities, so you are never alone with a problem. There is almost always another CHC or agency nurse available who has been where you are and can offer insight, reassurance or practical advice.
Specialist Focus on Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Continuing Healthcare is complex, fast-changing and often misunderstood. Our network has a particular focus on NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), helping nurses and agency professionals build confidence in:
- Understanding CHC eligibility criteria and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Navigating assessment, appeal and review processes
- Working effectively with ICBs, local authorities and MDTs
- Delivering complex care packages safely in the community
- Balancing funding expectations, risk and person-centred care
Through webinars, peer discussions and shared resources, we support nurses to stay up-to-date with CHC policy changes, frameworks and best practice across the UK health and social care landscape.
Learning About Transitions, Discharge & Community Care
Transitions between settings – for example hospital to home, acute to community, residential to supported living – are often where care can break down. Our community actively shares learning on:
- Safe and effective hospital discharge and step-down processes
- Coordinating multi-agency input to avoid gaps in care
- Ensuring continuity and consistency for people with complex needs
- Practical tips for handover, documentation and communication
- Promoting person-centred, dignified transitions for patients and families
By learning from each other’s experiences across different regions, agencies and settings, members improve their practice and help to reduce risk, delays and distress for the people they support.
Community Events, Webinars & Meetups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and participates in a variety of CHC-focused and agency nursing events throughout the year. These are designed to keep you informed, connected and inspired, whether you are new to Continuing Healthcare or a highly experienced complex care nurse.
Professional Development & Learning Opportunities
Our events, workshops and webinars typically include:
- Updates on CHC policy, guidance and national frameworks
- Best practice sessions on care planning, risk management and documentation
- Insights into CQC expectations and community care regulation
- Case discussions around complex packages and ethical dilemmas
- Career-focused sessions on agency work, contracts and portfolio careers
All content is designed to be practical, real-world and relevant to nurses working in CHC-funded services, community-based complex care and learning disability or mental health settings.
Networking & Collaboration with CHC Professionals
Our meetups and online events are a chance to build strong professional relationships with:
- Fellow CHC nurses and agency nurses
- Case managers and complex care leads
- Professionals working with learning disabilities, autism and mental health
- Colleagues involved in CQC-regulated services and ICB commissioning
This collaborative environment encourages shared learning, mutual support and cross-organisation improvement, ultimately raising standards of CHC and complex care across the sector.
A Safe, Confidential Space for Professional Issues
Central to the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our set of confidential, invite-only social media groups, where nurses can openly discuss:
- Clinical concerns and complex care challenges
- Workplace stress, burnout and resilience
- Ethical questions about capacity, consent and safeguarding
- Experiences with agencies, providers and commissioners
- Balancing professional boundaries with compassionate care
All groups are moderated to support respectful, professional and supportive interaction, ensuring that members can share honestly and safely while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
Supporting Care for People with Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network work with individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism, brain injury and other complex needs. Our community frequently shares expertise on:
- Developing person-centred care plans in CHC-funded packages
- Promoting independence, choice and dignity in community settings
- Working in supported living, residential and at-home care
- Reducing restrictive practices and supporting positive behaviour
- Collaborating with families, MDTs and advocates
By combining lived clinical experience with up-to-date knowledge of UK legislation, safeguarding and best practice, the network helps nurses deliver safer, more consistent care to people with the most complex needs.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network can help you to:
- Reduce isolation by connecting with nurses who truly “get it”
- Stay informed about CHC, CQC and complex care developments
- Access peer support and guidance 24-7-365
- Grow your professional network and career opportunities
- Strengthen your clinical decision-making and documentation
- Improve care outcomes and experiences for the people you support
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse, new to Continuing Healthcare, or an agency nurse exploring complex community work, our network offers the information, reassurance and connections you need to thrive.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
Our community is open to a wide range of UK health and social care professionals, including:
- Registered Nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Agency nurses involved in community or complex care packages
- Case managers and clinical leads in CHC-funded services
- Nurses working with Learning Disabilities, autism, mental health or brain injury
- Community nurses and complex care coordinators
- Nurses interested in transitioning into CHC or agency-based complex care
If your work involves CHC assessments, community complex care, risk management or multidisciplinary collaboration, you will find valuable support and insight within the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are committed to professionalism, confidentiality and high-quality care. To get started:
- Contact us via our website or social channels to express your interest.
- We will share details of our private social media groups and upcoming events.
- Once accepted, you can join the network, introduce yourself and start connecting with other CHC and agency nurses.
From there, you will gain access to ongoing discussions, resources, peer advice and event invitations, helping you to continually develop your knowledge and practice in Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
To learn more about the CHC Nurses Agency Network, our community groups, events and how to join, please get in touch. We are here to support your professional growth, wellbeing and practice as a CHC or agency nurse.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community for Continuing Healthcare and agency nurses working in complex and community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses, agency nurses, case managers and complex care professionals involved in CHC or community-based care are welcome to join.
- Is there a fee to join the network? Membership details, including any fees, are provided when you contact us to express your interest in joining.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once accepted into the network, you will be invited to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- What kind of support can I expect from the network? You can expect peer support, shared resources, CHC insights, event invites and a safe space to discuss professional issues.
- Does the CHC Nurses Agency Network offer training? We provide access to learning opportunities, webinars and events focused on CHC, complex care and professional development.
- Are your events online or in person? We run a mix of online webinars and in-person meetups, depending on topic, demand and location.
- Is the group suitable for nurses new to Continuing Healthcare? Yes, our network is ideal for both experienced CHC nurses and those new to or exploring CHC roles.
- Are discussions within the network confidential? Yes, our groups are confidential, invite-only spaces moderated to maintain professionalism and privacy.
- How do I get started with joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us via our website or social media, and we will guide you through the short membership process.
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