CHC Nurses Agency Network: Support & Events for Nurses

CHC Nurses Agency Network connects, supports and empowers CHC and agency nurses across the UK. Join a confidential community of over 500 professionals for peer support, private online groups, networking events and knowledge sharing on Continuing Healthcare practice, documentation, contracts and work–life balance. Discover a professional home where you can grow your CHC career, reduce isolation and build lasting connections with nurses who truly understand your role.

CHC Nurses Agency Network: Connecting, Supporting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses

Welcome to CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your Community for CHC & Agency Nursing Professionals

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nursing across the UK. Our mission is to connect like-minded professionals, support your career development, and make agency nursing in CHC more rewarding, sustainable and enjoyable.

As practising nurses ourselves, we understand the realities of agency and CHC work – from complex caseloads and assessments to long shifts and emotional pressure. That’s why we have built a supportive network where CHC and agency nurses can share knowledge, discuss professional challenges, learn from each other and build lasting friendships.

Through our private online groups, regular networking events and continuous peer-to-peer support, CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you stay informed, feel connected and grow your career in CHC and agency nursing with confidence.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share a common goal: to provide safe, person‑centred care while enjoying the flexibility of agency work.

We bring together nurses involved in:

  • Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and reviews
  • CHC-funded care packages in community and residential settings
  • Agency shifts in hospitals, care homes and the community
  • Case management and complex care coordination
  • Learning disability, mental health and community nursing

Membership gives you access to confidential, invite‑only social media groups, professional conversations 24/7/365, and opportunities to network, socialise and collaborate with colleagues who truly understand the pressures and rewards of CHC and agency nursing.

Core Benefits of Joining CHC Nurses Agency Network

1. A Supportive Community of CHC and Agency Nurses

Only another nurse truly understands the emotional and physical demands of the profession. Our network offers a safe, supportive space to talk openly about clinical issues, workplace challenges, contracts, pay, and work–life balance with peers who “get it”.

Many of our members form strong professional relationships that often evolve into lasting friendships, providing vital support both inside and outside of work.

2. Private, Confidential Social Media Groups

We host several invite-only online groups where members can discuss professional concerns, ask questions, share updates and exchange practical tips about CHC work and agency nursing.

Our core network of approximately 500 CHC agency nurses interacts daily, ensuring you are never alone when you need advice, reassurance or a second opinion.

3. Regular Events, Meet-Ups and Networking Opportunities

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events designed to support your professional and personal growth. These may include:

  • Informal meet-ups and social events
  • Peer-led discussion sessions on CHC practice
  • Networking events with other agency nurses and CHC professionals
  • Knowledge-sharing sessions on best practice, documentation and assessments

Our events are relaxed, friendly and focused on building community as well as enhancing your knowledge.

4. Professional Development and Knowledge Sharing

Through our network, you can stay up to date with CHC trends, guidance and best practice shared by working professionals across different regions and care settings.

Members openly discuss topics such as CHC eligibility, DSTs, care planning, clinical documentation, safeguarding, agency contracts and more, helping you strengthen your practice and confidence.

5. Peer Support for Stress, Burnout and Work–Life Balance

Agency and CHC work can be stressful and isolating. Our community encourages honest conversations about mental health, resilience and self-care, offering understanding and peer support when things feel overwhelming.

Being part of CHC Nurses Agency Network means you always have a place to turn when you need to talk to someone who genuinely understands the pressures of nursing.

How CHC Nurses Agency Network Supports CHC and Agency Nurses

Connecting You with Like-Minded Professionals

Whether you are new to CHC, moving into agency work, or an experienced CHC nurse, our network connects you with colleagues at all stages of their careers. This diversity creates a rich environment for mentoring, advice and shared learning.

Helping You Navigate CHC and Agency Work

Members regularly share experiences and insights around:

  • Working effectively with CHC teams and MDTs
  • Understanding CHC processes and documentation expectations
  • Managing complex care cases safely and professionally
  • Dealing with agencies, contracts and shift bookings
  • Advocating for fair pay, safe staffing and quality of care

This ongoing exchange of knowledge can significantly reduce the learning curve and help you feel more confident in your role.

Strengthening Your Professional Identity

Agency and CHC nurses can sometimes feel unseen or undervalued within the wider system. Being part of a dedicated CHC and agency nursing network helps reinforce your professional identity, pride and sense of belonging.

We recognise the vital contribution that CHC and agency nurses make to patient care and the health and social care system, and we aim to reflect and strengthen that value within our community.

Why Join a CHC & Agency Nursing Network?

Stay Informed About Changes in CHC and Practice

Continuing Healthcare guidance, commissioning practices and local processes continue to evolve. Being part of a specialised network makes it easier to:

  • Hear how changes are being implemented in different areas
  • Understand how other nurses are adapting their practice
  • Stay aligned with current expectations around documentation and evidence

Enhance Your Career and Professional Confidence

While we are not a recruitment agency, being embedded in a professional network can positively impact your career progression, clinical expertise and confidence. Through shared learning and peer support, you can:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of CHC and complex care
  • Gain insight into different roles and opportunities within CHC and agency nursing
  • Strengthen your communication, advocacy and leadership skills

Reduce Isolation and Improve Job Satisfaction

Agency and CHC nursing can sometimes feel isolating, especially when working across multiple sites or in lone-working roles. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a sense of community, continuity and belonging that can significantly improve job satisfaction and overall wellbeing.

Who Can Join CHC Nurses Agency Network?

Our network is open to registered nurses working in or interested in:

  • Continuing Healthcare (CHC) roles and assessments
  • CHC-funded packages in community, domiciliary or residential settings
  • Agency nursing across acute, community, mental health and LD services
  • Complex care, case management or long-term condition management

If you are an agency nurse already involved in CHC, or you would like to understand more about this area of practice, you are welcome to join and contribute to our growing community.

How to Join CHC Nurses Agency Network

Becoming part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is straightforward:

  1. Reach out to us via our contact form or designated channels to express your interest in joining.
  2. We will verify that you are a nurse working in or interested in CHC and agency work.
  3. You will receive invitations to our relevant confidential, private social media groups.
  4. Start connecting with other members, join discussions and attend our regular events.

We actively welcome new members and strive to make the joining process friendly, supportive and inclusive.

Why Choose CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Network Built by and for Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network has been created by nurses who fully understand CHC and agency work. Our community is shaped by real-world experience, empathy and shared professional values, not by commercial recruitment priorities.

24/7/365 Peer-to-Peer Support

Our members are active around the clock, which means there is almost always someone online to answer a question, offer support or share an insight. This continuous interaction helps you feel supported, even when working unsocial hours or challenging shifts.

Long-Term Professional Relationships and Friendships

Many members who connect through the CHC Nurses Agency Network develop long-term professional relationships and friendships that last for years. This strong sense of community is one of the key reasons nurses choose to join and stay.

Get Involved with CHC Nurses Agency Network Today

If you are a CHC or agency nurse looking for a professional home, peer support and a space to grow, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.

Join us to:

  • Connect with over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals
  • Access confidential, supportive discussion groups
  • Attend regular events and meet-ups
  • Share your experience and learn from others
  • Feel genuinely understood, valued and supported in your role

To find out more or to request to join our private groups, contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network today. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    It is a UK-based community of CHC and agency nurses providing peer support, networking and professional discussion in confidential online spaces.
  2. Do I have to work in CHC already to join?
    No, you are welcome if you are an agency nurse interested in or moving into CHC, as well as if you are already working in CHC roles.
  3. Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network a recruitment agency?
    No, we are a professional networking and support community, not a recruitment or staffing agency.
  4. How many members are in the network?
    We currently have a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who interact regularly.
  5. How do I join the private social media groups?
    You can request to join by contacting us, after which we will verify your details and send invitations to the relevant groups.
  6. Does it cost anything to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    Membership terms may vary over time, so please contact us directly for up-to-date information on any fees or charges.
  7. What kind of events do you run?
    We organise regular online and in-person meet-ups, networking sessions, peer discussions and informal social events for CHC and agency nurses.
  8. Is the network suitable for new or newly qualified nurses?
    Yes, newly qualified and early-career nurses can benefit greatly from peer support, mentoring and shared learning within the network.
  9. Are the discussions in your groups confidential?
    Yes, our groups are invite-only and we promote strict confidentiality and professionalism in all discussions.
  10. How do I get started with CHC Nurses Agency Network?
    Simply contact us to express your interest, and we will guide you through the short process of joining our private community.