CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
A Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated, member-focused community created by nurses for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community care and complex care settings across the UK.
Our mission is to connect CHC agency nurses, provide specialist CHC training, share best practice, and offer a safe space for peer support, collaboration and career development.
Through our private online groups, regular events and ongoing learning opportunities, we help nurses build confidence in CHC assessments, funding, care planning and compliance while also supporting their wellbeing and professional growth.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Supportive Community That Understands CHC Nursing
Only another nurse truly understands the realities of agency and CHC work – the pressures, responsibility and complexity of delivering safe, person-centred care.
Our network brings together over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who actively share experiences, guidance and solutions 24/7 via confidential, invite-only social media groups.
Many members build long-term friendships, find trusted colleagues to debrief with, and gain the reassurance of knowing there is always someone to talk to who understands CHC nursing.
Professional Networking & Career Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a powerful space to grow your professional contacts, hear about CHC-related opportunities and develop your nursing career.
Members regularly share insights on agency work, CHC roles, clinical pathways and leadership opportunities in Continuing Healthcare, community nursing and complex care.
By networking with peers, clinical leads and experienced CHC practitioners, you can strengthen your profile, learn from others and progress your career with confidence.
Specialist Support for CHC & Community Nursing
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Knowledge & Skills
Our community offers ongoing support and shared learning around every aspect of Continuing Healthcare, from eligibility to long-term care planning.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner, the network helps you stay up to date with best practice, national frameworks and local processes.
Key CHC Areas Our Network Discusses
- CHC Eligibility & Assessments: Understanding the National Framework, DST (Decision Support Tool) and eligibility criteria.
- Care Planning & Reviews: Creating safe, person-centred care plans and participating in regular reviews.
- Community & Complex Care: Supporting individuals with complex, long-term health needs in the community.
- Funding & Documentation: Navigating NHS-funded care, accurate record-keeping and robust documentation.
- Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborating with MDTs to coordinate holistic patient-centred care.
Guidance on Compliance, Quality & Best Practice
CHC Nurses Agency Network members share practical advice about working safely and compliantly within NHS Continuing Healthcare, social care and independent sector settings.
Topics often include documentation standards, CQC expectations in community and care home environments, safeguarding responsibilities, and maintaining clinical quality on agency assignments.
Events, Training & Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our community together, share knowledge and support one another.
These events may include informal meet-ups, professional discussions, CHC-focused workshops, case-based learning sessions and networking events designed specifically for CHC and agency nurses.
Attending our events helps you stay connected, reduce isolation and build relationships with other professionals who share similar challenges and goals.
Continuing Healthcare Training & Education
In addition to peer support, the CHC Nurses Agency Network promotes and signposts relevant training and CPD opportunities that help nurses strengthen their CHC practice.
Topics frequently highlighted include CHC eligibility, assessment tools, documentation, risk management, community DOL processes, and supporting people with long-term and complex needs.
By engaging with our training recommendations, discussions and shared resources, members can continually update their skills and maintain high standards of care.
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
Confidential, Invite-Only Online Communities
Our core community is based within several confidential, invite-only social media groups, where around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals share:
- Daily professional issues and clinical questions
- Experiences from CHC assessments and reviews (respecting confidentiality)
- Advice on managing workloads, stress and difficult situations
- Updates on CHC policies, frameworks and local practices
- Peer-to-peer mentoring and informal supervision-style support
These groups are moderated to remain professional, respectful and focused on supporting CHC nurses in their roles.
Support for Wellbeing & Work–Life Balance
CHC and agency nursing can be demanding and isolating at times, especially when working across different locations and teams.
Our network offers a place to offload, debrief and gain emotional support from fellow nurses who recognise the pressures of CHC caseloads, assessments, travel and shift work.
By being part of a strong community, members often find it easier to manage stress, maintain perspective and protect their wellbeing.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Nurses Working in CHC, Community & Complex Care
The CHC Nurses Agency Network welcomes:
- Registered nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) roles
- Agency nurses involved in community, complex care and long-term condition management
- Nurses aspiring to move into CHC-related positions who want to learn more
- Experienced practitioners seeking peer discussion and networking
Whether you work directly in CHC assessment teams, community nursing, complex care packages or in care homes supporting CHC-funded individuals, you will find peers with shared experiences inside our network.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We actively welcome new members into our CHC Agency Nurses Network.
Once connected, you will be invited to join our private social media communities, events and ongoing discussions so you can start building relationships and accessing support quickly.
To join, simply contact us via our website or designated channels (see below) and we will guide you through the simple joining process.
Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- Access to a supportive community of over 500 CHC agency nurses
- 24/7 peer support through confidential, invite-only social media groups
- Regular events, meet-ups and CHC-focused discussions
- Guidance, shared resources and signposting to CHC training and CPD
- Opportunities to develop your career and professional profile
- Safe space to discuss professional issues, challenges and concerns
- Networking with other CHC experts across the UK
- Practical tips for working effectively as an agency or CHC nurse
- Improved confidence in handling CHC processes, assessments and documentation
- Long-term friendships and professional connections
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a nurse working in Continuing Healthcare, community or complex care and would like to join a professional network that truly understands your role, CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.
Contact us today through our website, email or social media channels to request membership, ask questions, or find out more about how our community works.
Join our network and connect with like-minded professionals who are committed to delivering safe, high-quality CHC and community care across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and agency roles across the UK, offering peer support, networking and learning.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in CHC, community nursing, complex care or related agency roles are welcome to join.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership options may vary, so please contact us directly for the most up-to-date information on any fees or free access.
- How do I apply to join the network? You can request to join by contacting us via our website or social media, after which you will be guided into our private groups.
- What kind of support will I receive as a member? Members receive peer support, shared resources, CHC discussions, event invitations and a space to talk about professional issues 24/7.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We focus on community learning, discussion and signposting to CHC training and CPD rather than delivering formal accredited courses ourselves.
- Are the social media groups confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and moderated to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and respect at all times.
- Can student or newly qualified nurses join? Newly qualified nurses with an interest in CHC or community work can enquire about joining to learn from more experienced practitioners.
- Do you run in-person events as well as online sessions? Yes, we organise a mixture of online and in-person meet-ups and events depending on member demand and location.
- How often do members interact within the network? Our core group of CHC agency nurses share professional issues and support one another actively throughout the week, 24-7-365.