CHC Nurses Agency Network: Professional Community for CHC Agency Nurses
A Supportive UK Network for Continuing Healthcare Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses across the UK, created by nurses, for nurses.
Our mission is to connect CHC nurses, share real-world expertise, and make professional life easier through peer support, networking, and access to high-quality CHC information and resources.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced assessor, our network helps you stay informed, connected, and confident in your practice.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an independent community of over 500 Continuing Healthcare agency professionals who work in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community D2A pathways, and complex care settings.
We provide a relaxed, confidential space where CHC nurses can:
- Discuss complex CHC assessments, MDTs and DSTs
- Share best practice and practical tips from the field
- Talk openly about professional challenges and stress
- Connect with other CHC nurses for friendship and peer support
- Access CHC-related events, workshops and networking
Only another nurse truly understands the pressures, workload and emotional demands of nursing; our network makes sure you never have to navigate that alone.
Key Benefits of Joining the CHC Agency Nurses Network
1. A Relaxed, Safe Space for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed as a place to relax, offload and connect with colleagues who understand your day-to-day work in CHC.
Members use our private channels to share experiences, seek quick advice, and get emotional and professional support at any time.
2. Professional Networking & Career Development
Our network helps you build professional contacts across multiple CHC teams, ICBs, agencies and care providers.
Many nurses in our community have developed long-term professional relationships that lead to new opportunities, better contracts, and a stronger CHC career pathway.
3. Shared Knowledge to Strengthen Your CHC Practice
We encourage open, professional discussion about:
- CHC eligibility criteria and National Framework interpretation
- Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) completion
- Community DoLS, complex discharges and D2A pathways
- Best practice in documentation, evidence gathering and MDT working
- Managing workload, stress and agency expectations in CHC roles
This shared knowledge helps nurses feel more confident, competent, and prepared in every CHC assignment.
4. A Strong Sense of Community and Long-Term Friendships
Most nurses in our network stay in regular contact with each other and often form friendships that last for many years.
We understand that CHC work can sometimes feel isolating, especially as an agency nurse, so we make sure you always have a community alongside you.
Events, Meet-Ups & Online Community for CHC Nurses
Regular Events to Bring CHC Nurses Together
We organise regular in-person and online events focused on Continuing Healthcare and agency nursing.
These include informal meet-ups, peer learning sessions, and topic-based discussions where you can ask questions, share experiences, and stay up to date with changes in CHC practice.
Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
Our core activity takes place across several confidential, invite-only social media groups for CHC agency nurses.
Over 500 CHC professionals are connected through these groups, and discussions happen 24/7, 365 days a year, so there is always someone to talk to, wherever you are working.
24/7 Peer Support for Professional Issues
Members use the network to openly share professional issues and challenges, such as complex cases, ethical dilemmas, and navigating organisational pressures.
Because these conversations are held in a confidential environment, CHC nurses can be honest, reflective, and supportive of one another without judgement.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is ideal for:
- Registered nurses working as CHC agency assessors
- Nurses involved in CHC checklists, MDTs, reviews and appeals
- Agency nurses working in discharge to assess (D2A) or complex community care
- Nurses considering a move into Continuing Healthcare or agency CHC work
- Experienced CHC professionals who want to share expertise and mentor others
Whether you work with ICBs, local authorities, community providers or independent agencies, our network is here to support your professional growth in CHC.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
The network is run by experienced CHC agency nurses who understand the realities of your role.
This means every conversation, event and resource is grounded in real practice, not theory alone.
Confidential, Supportive & Non-Judgemental
We are committed to maintaining confidentiality and psychological safety for all members.
Nurses can ask questions, share worries and reflect on practice without fear of criticism or misunderstanding.
Stay Informed About CHC Changes & Best Practice
Continuing Healthcare guidance and local processes evolve over time; through our network, you can keep up with:
- Updates to the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Emerging best practice in CHC assessments and reviews
- Trends affecting agency work, rates and contracts
- New opportunities to collaborate or work with other CHC professionals
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are actively working in, or seriously interested in, Continuing Healthcare agency nursing.
To join:
- Visit our website and complete a simple membership interest form.
- We will verify your CHC/agency background to protect the integrity of the group.
- Once accepted, you will receive invite-only links to our private social media and messaging groups.
- You can then start connecting with other CHC nurses, joining discussions and attending events.
Membership is aimed at maintaining a professional, focused network where every nurse contributes to and benefits from shared CHC expertise.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you would like to learn more about the CHC Nurses Agency Network or enquire about membership, please get in touch via our website contact form.
We are happy to answer questions about eligibility, group guidelines, events and how the network can support your CHC career.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community for UK Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses to connect, share knowledge and access peer support.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership is open to registered nurses working in, or seriously committed to working in, CHC agency roles or related Continuing Healthcare settings.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Yes, the network is focused on nurses working within the UK CHC system and the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can request to join by completing a short form on our website, after which we will send invite-only links to our private groups if you meet the criteria.
- Does it cost anything to join the network? Details of any fees or free access are provided on our website and in our membership information.
- What types of events does the network run? We run a mix of informal meet-ups, online discussions and CHC-focused sessions where nurses can share best practice and support each other.
- Are the social media groups confidential? Yes, our groups are private, invite-only spaces where professional issues are shared in a confidential and respectful environment.
- Can new CHC nurses benefit from the network? Absolutely, the network is an excellent place for newer CHC nurses to learn from experienced assessors and build confidence.
- Do you offer CHC training or formal courses? We primarily focus on peer learning, shared experience and informal education, and may signpost members to relevant CHC training opportunities.
- How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our core network of around 500 CHC agency professionals communicate daily, with discussions and support available 24/7 throughout the year.