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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
A Dedicated UK Network for Continuing Healthcare Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-based community created by and for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency roles. Our mission is to connect CHC nurses, share knowledge, and provide practical support so you can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
Only another nurse truly understands the pressures, emotional demands, and complexity of CHC and community practice. Our network gives you a safe, confidential space to connect with colleagues, get expert input on CHC issues, and access learning that is directly relevant to your day-to-day work in continuing healthcare.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Private Social Media Groups & Peer Support
We host several invite-only, confidential social media groups where around 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals connect, share experiences, and support one another 24/7, 365 days a year.
Members use these groups to discuss clinical questions, CHC assessment challenges, funding decisions, documentation, and day-to-day issues in a safe, moderated environment where everyone understands the realities of CHC nursing.
Building Lasting Professional Relationships
Many nurses in the CHC Nurses Agency Network form long‑term professional and personal friendships, staying in contact for years as their careers progress. We actively welcome new members, encouraging collaboration, peer mentoring, and shared problem-solving across the network.
If you are an agency nurse working in CHC – or moving into CHC roles – this community helps you feel less isolated and more connected to colleagues who truly “get it”.
Training & Development for CHC Nurses
Specialist CHC Training & Guidance
Through our network we signpost and share access to specialist CHC training that helps nurses understand the full CHC pathway – from checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) assessments through to eligibility decisions, appeals, and funding implications.
We focus on practical, real-world learning that supports accurate documentation, robust clinical rationales, and high-quality person‑centred assessments aligned with national CHC frameworks and NHS policies.
Support with Care Planning, Reviews & Community DOL
Nurses in the network regularly share best practice around care planning, review processes, and Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) applications, helping agency nurses remain confident and compliant in complex community settings.
We highlight approaches that promote independence, risk management, safety, and dignity – ensuring care is both person‑centred and aligned with regulatory expectations in community and CHC-funded settings.
Events, Workshops & Networking for CHC Professionals
Regular CHC-Focused Meetups & Online Events
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events, workshops, webinars, and informal meetups designed to bring our community together and keep members up to date with the latest CHC policies, assessment standards, and best practice.
These events offer a relaxed, supportive environment where you can discuss current CHC challenges, share case experiences, and learn from colleagues working across different regions and organisations.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Opportunities
By taking part in our events and discussions, CHC agency nurses can maintain their continuous professional development (CPD), stay informed about NHS England guidance, legal updates, and CHC framework changes, and build confidence in their decision-making and documentation.
This ongoing learning helps improve both patient outcomes and career progression, positioning CHC nurses as knowledgeable, safe, and reliable professionals in a complex area of practice.
Support for Complex Cases & Professional Issues
Sharing Experience on Complex CHC Cases
Members regularly bring anonymised, complex CHC cases to the network to seek peer insight, alternative perspectives, and practical suggestions on care planning, risk management, and multidisciplinary working.
This collaborative approach helps CHC agency nurses refine their clinical reasoning, strengthen assessment rationales, and feel supported when working with high‑risk, high‑complexity caseloads.
Discussing Professional Challenges in a Safe Space
The network provides a confidential, non‑judgemental space to talk about workload pressures, burnout, ethical dilemmas, relationship dynamics with commissioning teams, and the emotional impact of CHC nursing.
Having instant access to a community of CHC peers helps nurses feel heard and supported, and often leads to practical strategies to improve resilience, boundaries, and job satisfaction.
Focus on Person‑Centred CHC & Learning Disability Care
Person‑Centred Support in CHC and LD Settings
Many members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network work with individuals with learning disabilities (LD), autism, and complex needs under CHC funding, so we actively promote person‑centred, outcome‑focused approaches to support planning.
Through shared resources and peer learning, we highlight ways to maintain independence, dignity, communication, and choice while effectively managing risks and safeguarding in community and CHC‑funded environments.
Improving Outcomes Through Shared Best Practice
By sharing real examples of what works in practice – from positive behaviour support to collaborative care planning and family involvement – the network helps nurses improve patient experience, continuity of care, and long‑term outcomes for people receiving CHC-funded care.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
- CHC‑Specific Community: A specialist network focused on the real‑world challenges of NHS Continuing Healthcare and agency nursing.
- 24/7 Peer Support: Confidential, invite‑only social media groups where you can ask questions and share experiences any time.
- Professional Development: Access to relevant CHC training information, events, and discussions that support your CPD and revalidation.
- Shared Expertise: Learn from experienced CHC nurses across the UK working in different commissioning, community, and provider settings.
- Safe & Supportive Environment: A relaxed space to talk openly about professional issues, stress, and complex cases with people who understand.
- Networking & Friendships: Build lasting professional connections and friendships that support you throughout your nursing career.
- Up‑to‑Date CHC Knowledge: Stay informed on frameworks, guidance changes, and emerging best practice in continuing healthcare.
How to Get Involved
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network is simple – we welcome all nurses working in, or moving into, CHC and agency roles across the UK who want to connect, learn, and share.
Contact us to request access to our private social media groups, be informed about upcoming events and webinars, and start building your CHC nursing network today.
Whether you are newly transitioning into CHC or are an experienced CHC nurse looking for community and development, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to make your professional life easier, more connected, and better supported.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and agency roles, offering peer support, training information, and networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse working in or interested in CHC and agency nursing across the UK can request to join the network.
- Is membership to the network free? Yes, joining our core online community and private groups is free for CHC agency nurses.
- How do I access the private social media groups? You can contact us directly to request an invite and, once verified, you will be added to our confidential groups.
- What kind of support can I get inside the network? Members receive peer advice on CHC assessments, case discussions, professional issues, documentation, and day-to-day challenges in CHC nursing.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We do not deliver formal courses ourselves but we signpost, share and discuss specialist CHC training opportunities relevant to agency nurses.
- Are events held online, in person, or both? We host a mix of online webinars, virtual meetups and, where possible, informal in-person gatherings for CHC nurses.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for NHS-employed nurses? No, the network is open to agency nurses and other nursing professionals working within CHC-funded roles, regardless of employer.
- Is the discussion inside the groups confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only, moderated and confidential, and members are expected to maintain anonymity and professionalism at all times.
- How will joining the network help my CHC nursing career? Being part of the network can improve your CHC knowledge, support your CPD, expand your professional contacts, and give you a community who understand your role.
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