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CHC Nurses Agency Network | Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
The UK Community for CHC & Agency Nurses Working in Complex Care
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK-based community created by nurses, for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), agency nursing, and complex community care. We connect experienced CHC professionals, provide learning opportunities, and offer a safe space to share challenges, advice, and best practice.
Our network exists to make life easier for busy nurses and nurse assessors, helping you build professional contacts, stay up to date with CHC policy and practice, and develop your career with the support of peers who truly understand the pressures of frontline nursing.
With a core community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK, our confidential, invite-only groups and regular events ensure you are never working alone, even when you’re on a lone-working contract or bank shift.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, professional network for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, agency-based CHC roles, case management, and complex community care. Members use our groups and events to relax, debrief, learn, and connect with colleagues who understand the realities of CHC caseloads, assessments, and funding pressures.
We offer a welcoming environment where nurses support each other with clinical queries, CHC eligibility questions, community DoLS issues, documentation tips, and professional dilemmas—24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Core Benefits for CHC & Agency Nurses
A Safe, Supportive Space Just for CHC Nurses
Only another nurse truly understands the mental load, responsibility, and stress that come with CHC assessments, fast-track decisions, complex discharges, and community visits. Our network provides a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can share experiences, ask for advice, and receive support from colleagues who “get it”.
Many of our members have formed long-lasting friendships through the network and remain in close contact even after moving roles, Trusts, or agencies.
Private Social Media Groups for CHC Agency Professionals
We host several invite-only social media groups tailored to CHC and agency nursing. Within these confidential spaces, over 500 CHC agency nurses regularly share:
- Practical tips on CHC Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and documentation
- Experiences of MDT meetings, appeals, and reviews
- Guidance on community DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) and legal frameworks
- Advice on contracting, pay rates, and working with agencies
- Peer support for workload stress, burnout, and work–life balance
These groups are actively used all year round, allowing you to ask questions 24/7/365 and get answers from experienced CHC professionals.
Regular Events, Meet-Ups & Learning Sessions
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to bring our community together. These include:
- Informal virtual drop-in sessions for peer support and discussion
- Networking events for CHC and agency nurses across different regions
- Topic-based learning sessions on CHC processes, community DoLS, and complex care planning
- Social meet-ups to relax and connect away from work pressures
Our events help you stay informed about current CHC policy changes, best practice, and documentation standards, while building a strong professional support network.
Professional Development & CHC Knowledge Support
Deepening Your Understanding of CHC & Community DoLS
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network benefit from shared expertise in Continuing Healthcare eligibility, case management, and community legal frameworks. While we are primarily a community rather than a training provider, we regularly:
- Discuss best practice for CHC assessments and reviews
- Share resources, templates, and updates on CHC National Framework guidance
- Explore real-world scenarios involving complex cases and DoLS applications
- Signpost to reputable CHC training and learning opportunities
This collective knowledge base helps you to increase confidence, accuracy, and consistency in CHC decision-making and documentation.
Support with Complex Care Planning & Case Management
Many of our members work in complex community nursing, case management, and multi-agency roles. Within the network, nurses often:
- Discuss approaches to person-centred complex care planning
- Share insights on working with Learning Disabilities, autism, dementia, and mental health needs
- Explore risk management, positive behaviour support, and MDT collaboration
- Offer peer-to-peer mentoring and informal supervision-style support
This ongoing dialogue helps you refine your practice, adapt to new challenges, and deliver safe, high-quality care in CHC and community settings.
Career Growth for CHC & Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also a space to develop your nursing career. Members frequently share:
- Insights into freelance and agency CHC roles
- Advice on moving into CHC assessor, case manager, or clinical lead positions
- Information about new opportunities and contracts around the UK
- Tips on maintaining professional boundaries and work–life balance
By engaging with like-minded professionals, you can plan your next steps, explore new career avenues, and build a robust professional reputation in the CHC field.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you access to an active, experienced community that understands the unique demands of Continuing Healthcare, agency work, and community-based complex care. Instead of feeling isolated in specialist roles, you become part of a supportive, knowledgeable peer group.
Our network is ideal if you are:
- A nurse working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (commissioner, assessor, case manager, or verifier)
- An agency nurse regularly undertaking CHC or complex care contracts
- A community nurse involved in complex discharges, fast-track CHC, or community DoLS
- A nurse moving into CHC from acute, mental health, or learning disability services
We are committed to peer support, shared learning, and professional respect. Our members value confidentiality, kindness, and collaboration as we all navigate a challenging but rewarding area of nursing practice.
How We Communicate: 24/7/365 Peer Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network stays connected through several confidential, invite-only social media groups and messaging platforms. Within these spaces, our core membership of around 500 CHC agency professionals communicate daily.
Members use these channels to:
- Ask urgent or complex clinical and CHC process questions
- Share policy updates, legal changes, and NHSE guidance
- Decompress after difficult days, celebrate successes, and support each other
- Arrange local meet-ups and online group sessions
Wherever you are in the UK, you can log in and connect with fellow CHC nurses who understand your work, your pressures, and your professional responsibilities.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We warmly welcome new members who are actively working in or moving into CHC and complex community care. To keep our network safe and relevant, membership is moderated and invite-only, but open to genuine CHC nursing professionals.
To enquire about joining:
- Visit our website contact page and submit a short request to join
- Tell us briefly about your current CHC or agency nursing role
- We will provide details of our private social media groups and upcoming events
Once accepted, you will be added to the most relevant groups for your role and interests, and you can immediately begin connecting with our wider network.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC nurse, agency nurse, or community complex care professional looking for support, networking, and shared expertise, we invite you to contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network today.
Reach out via our website or social channels to learn more about how to join our confidential, supportive community and start building meaningful professional relationships with CHC colleagues across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, agency CHC roles, and complex community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and nurse assessors involved in CHC, community DoLS, complex care, or agency CHC roles across the UK are welcome to apply.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network a training provider? We are primarily a peer-support and networking community, but we regularly share learning resources, events, and recommendations for reputable CHC training.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Contact us via our website and, once your role is verified, we will send you an invitation to our confidential groups.
- Does it cost anything to join the network? Membership details, including any applicable costs, are provided when you contact us to express interest in joining.
- What kind of events does the network run? We host online meet-ups, networking sessions, topic-based discussions, and occasional in-person social events for CHC and agency nurses.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network suitable for new CHC nurses? Yes, the network is ideal for nurses new to CHC who want peer support, practical tips, and insight from more experienced colleagues.
- Are discussions in the network confidential? Yes, our social media groups are invite-only, and we expect all members to respect confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
- Can I get help with CHC eligibility questions and documentation? Members regularly discuss CHC eligibility, DSTs, and documentation best practice in a peer-support context, sharing experiences and guidance.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Please visit our website and use the contact form or listed contact details to get in touch and enquire about joining the network.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network today and connect with a trusted community of Continuing Healthcare and agency nursing professionals dedicated to supporting each other and improving care for people with complex needs.
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