CHC Nurses Agency Network | Continuing Healthcare Nurse Community, Support & Training
A Dedicated UK Network for CHC Agency Nurses, Peer Support & Professional Growth
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-based community created by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses. We bring together nurses who work in CHC, community care and complex healthcare settings to share expertise, gain support and develop their careers. Through confidential social media groups, regular events and tailored training, we help CHC nurses stay connected, confident and up to date with best practice.
Unlike general nursing forums, our network focuses specifically on CHC practice, assessment, funding and case management. Members benefit from peer-to-peer advice, mentoring opportunities, learning resources and a supportive environment that understands the realities of agency and CHC nursing.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Connect With Nurses Who Truly Understand CHC
Every CHC nurse knows that only another nurse in the same field truly understands the clinical pressures, emotional demands and complex decision-making involved in Continuing Healthcare. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a safe online and offline space where you can talk openly with colleagues who “get it”.
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stays in touch 24/7/365 via confidential, invite-only social media groups. Members share real-world experiences, ask questions, offer guidance and support each other through challenging cases, workload pressures and professional dilemmas.
Build Lasting Professional Relationships & Friendships
Many nurses in our community don’t just find colleagues – they find lifelong friends. Because we bring together nurses working in similar CHC environments across the UK, it is easy to form strong professional and personal connections. Members frequently collaborate on projects, refer opportunities, and maintain friendships many years after joining the network.
Regular Networking Events, Meet-Ups & Educational Sessions
In-Person & Online Events for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events, meet-ups and online sessions designed to strengthen our community and enhance practice. These include informal social gatherings, focused study sessions, Q&A panels, and topic-based webinars on CHC-related issues such as eligibility, assessments and multidisciplinary working.
Our events provide opportunities to expand your professional network, discuss current challenges in CHC nursing, and keep informed about changing NHS Continuing Healthcare frameworks, policies and local practices.
Stay Ahead With CHC-Focused Learning
We regularly invite experienced CHC practitioners, nurse consultants and subject-matter experts to share insights on best practice, documentation, risk management, safeguarding, and person-centred care. These sessions help our members build confidence, evidence competence and stay aligned with the latest guidance relating to CHC and community-based nursing.
Confidential Social Media Groups for 24/7 Peer Support
Private, Moderated Online Spaces
One of the core strengths of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our set of confidential, invite-only social media groups. These are strictly moderated and designed to ensure nurses can safely:
- Discuss professional issues and CHC cases (within confidentiality and governance boundaries)
- Seek advice on agency roles, contracts and working conditions
- Share resources, tools and templates helpful for CHC nursing
- Talk openly about wellbeing, burnout and work-life balance
Our groups are active every day of the year, offering continuous support for nurses working day shifts, night shifts and weekends. New members are welcomed and guided on how to make the most of the network.
Sharing Knowledge & Best Practice in CHC
Through our digital community, members share up-to-date information on CHC processes, DSTs, reviews, appeals, commissioning arrangements, community care packages and multidisciplinary working. This collaborative approach supports consistent, high-quality practice across agencies and regions.
CHC Training, Mentoring & Professional Development
Practical Training for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps nurses build their careers with access to Continuing Healthcare–focused training and development opportunities. We support members to deepen their understanding of:
- CHC eligibility criteria and national framework
- Decision Support Tool (DST) completion and evidence gathering
- Funding panels, appeals and reviews
- Complex care planning and risk assessment
- Person-centred record-keeping and documentation
Content is delivered in clear, practical formats so that agency nurses can immediately apply learning in real-world CHC settings.
Mentoring and Career Guidance in CHC Nursing
Experienced CHC nurses within the network often provide informal mentoring and guidance for those new to CHC roles or transitioning from other nursing specialties. Members can seek support on:
- Moving into CHC specialist nursing roles
- Balancing multiple agency contracts and assignments
- Developing a CHC-focused professional portfolio
- Preparing for interviews and advanced roles in CHC
This peer-driven support model helps nurses gain confidence and clarity about the many career paths within Continuing Healthcare.
Support With CHC Case Management & Complex Care
Navigating Complex CHC Cases Together
CHC cases often involve highly complex clinical needs, multidisciplinary teams and detailed care planning. Through our network, nurses can discuss general approaches to:
- Coordinating community-based care packages
- Working effectively with commissioners, providers and families
- Identifying and managing risks and safeguarding concerns
- Ensuring care remains person-centred and outcomes-focused
While we respect all confidentiality and legal requirements, our network offers a valuable space to explore best practice principles and shared learning in CHC case management.
Improving Outcomes for People Receiving CHC
By supporting nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred CHC, the CHC Nurses Agency Network indirectly contributes to improved outcomes, enhanced patient and family experiences, and more consistent standards of care across different agencies and areas.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Membership for UK CHC & Community Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network welcomes:
- Registered Nurses (RNs/RGNs/RMNs/RNLDs) working in CHC or complex community care
- Agency nurses regularly involved in CHC-funded packages or assessments
- Nurses interested in moving into Continuing Healthcare roles
- Senior nurses and nurse consultants with expertise in CHC
We focus primarily on nurses working within the UK health and social care system who are engaged with CHC processes, assessments or delivery of CHC-funded care.
How to Join Our Private Groups & Events
New members are invited to join our private social media groups and gain access to events, discussions and resources. To request membership, simply contact us via our website or existing network members, and we will guide you through our short joining and verification process.
Why Choose the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Created by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is built and led by practising CHC and agency nurses who understand the realities of the role. This ensures our discussions, events and resources are always relevant, practical and grounded in day-to-day CHC work.
Safe, Supportive & Professionally Focused
We prioritise confidentiality, respect and professionalism in all of our spaces. Members can ask questions without judgment, share challenges, celebrate successes and support each other in a positive, solution-focused way.
Committed to Continuous Learning & Collaboration
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is committed to ongoing learning, collaboration and improvement. By working together and sharing knowledge, we help raise standards of CHC nursing practice and support better experiences for the people and families we serve.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network Today
If you are a nurse working in Continuing Healthcare or complex community care and want to feel more connected, supported and informed, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you. Our community makes professional life easier by providing direct access to colleagues, resources and events that truly reflect your everyday practice.
Get in touch today to find out how to join our private social media groups, attend upcoming events and start benefiting from a network of CHC agency nurses who support each other all year round.
FAQs about the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses offering peer support, networking, events and professional development.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in CHC, complex community care or related agency roles within the UK are welcome to join.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership arrangements may vary, so please contact us directly for the most up-to-date details on any fees or contributions.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your membership is confirmed, you will receive invitations and guidance to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- What kind of events does the network run? We run a mix of online and in-person events, including networking meet-ups, webinars, Q&A sessions and topic-based CHC workshops.
- Can I get CHC training through the network? Yes, we provide access to CHC-focused learning sessions and resources designed to support agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare.
- Is the network only for experienced CHC nurses? No, we welcome both experienced CHC nurses and those new to CHC who want to learn and develop in this area.
- Are discussions in the groups confidential? Our groups are private, moderated and invite-only, and we ask all members to follow confidentiality, governance and professional standards at all times.
- How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nurses interacts daily, sharing issues, advice and support 24/7/365.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can request to join by contacting us through our website or via an existing member, after which we will guide you through the simple joining process.