CHC Nurses Agency Network: Supporting and Connecting CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
A Dedicated Professional Network for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by and for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex community care across the UK. We bring together agency nurses, independent practitioners, and healthcare professionals who understand the unique demands, challenges, and rewards of CHC nursing.
Through expert-led training, peer support, regular events, and confidential discussion spaces, we help CHC nurses build knowledge, improve practice, and feel more confident and connected in their professional lives. Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals share real-world experience, practical advice, and encouragement 24/7.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Agency nursing in Continuing Healthcare can be isolating and demanding. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a safe, relaxed and supportive space where you can connect with colleagues who truly understand your role and pressures.
Members use the network to ask questions, discuss complex cases (confidentially and ethically), stay updated with NHS CHC frameworks, and share opportunities and resources. Many nurses go on to form lasting friendships and long-term professional partnerships through the group.
A Community Where CHC Nurses Truly Understand Each Other
Only another nurse really understands the daily emotional and physical demands of nursing. Within our invite-only social media groups and live events, members can talk openly about:
- Workload pressures and work–life balance as a CHC agency nurse
- Navigating complex CHC assessments, reviews and appeals
- Best practice in documentation and MDT (multidisciplinary team) working
- Burnout, wellbeing, and personal resilience in community and CHC roles
Our network exists to reduce isolation, improve confidence and help you feel part of a supportive professional community, wherever you are in the UK.
Specialist Training and Knowledge-Sharing for CHC Agency Nurses
We know that Continuing Healthcare is a specialist field, with its own language, legal framework and expectations. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides targeted training and informal learning opportunities designed specifically for agency nurses and contractors working in CHC and complex community care.
Our events and resources focus on practical, real-world skills you can immediately use in your placements, from improving your CHC documentation to understanding current national guidance and local policies.
CHC Process, Assessment and Funding Training
We regularly host sessions that walk through the CHC process end-to-end, demystifying eligibility, assessment, decision-making, and funding responsibilities. These sessions are ideal for nurses who are:
- New to CHC and wanting a strong foundation
- Experienced CHC nurses seeking updates or refreshers
- Agency nurses moving from acute or social care into community CHC roles
Training content typically includes:
- Understanding the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Best practice in checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) completion
- Documenting evidence clearly and defensibly
- Communicating with families, MDTs and commissioners
- Common pitfalls for agency nurses and how to avoid them
Our aim is to increase your knowledge, confidence, and employability in CHC roles while ultimately improving outcomes for the people you support.
Staying Compliant and Current in CHC Practice
Continuing Healthcare is a fast-evolving area, with changes to policy, commissioning practice and local interpretation. Through our network, you can:
- Stay updated on CHC policy changes and case law developments
- Learn from other nurses’ experiences of appeals, disputes and complex cases
- Improve your understanding of capacity, consent, and safeguarding in CHC
- Clarify grey areas in practice with peer support and shared resources
We help our members stay aligned with regulatory expectations and good practice, whether they are working via an agency, as bank staff, or independent contractors.
Events, Meet-Ups and Networking for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to bring our community together. These are friendly, relaxed spaces where you can both learn and connect.
Events include structured webinars, Q&A sessions, case discussions and more informal networking meet-ups, all focused on the realities of CHC nursing.
Learning, Relaxing and Sharing Best Practice
Our events are designed to be practical, relevant and supportive rather than overly formal. Typical sessions cover:
- Real-life CHC case studies and how decisions were reached
- Strategies for managing complex behaviour, risk and family expectations
- Documentation that supports robust CHC decision-making
- Self-care, boundaries and managing stress as an agency nurse
Many nurses tell us they value the opportunity to “talk shop” with people who really understand the pressures of CHC agency work, while also being able to unwind and feel supported.
Private Social Media Groups and 24/7 Peer Support
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our set of confidential, invite-only social media groups. These are where most day-to-day connection and knowledge-sharing happens.
We openly, but confidentially, share professional questions, updates and experiences 24/7–365 between our core membership, always within ethical and data-protection boundaries.
How Our Online CHC Nurse Communities Work
Once accepted into the network, you will be invited to join our private online groups. Inside, you can:
- Ask clinical or procedural questions related to CHC
- Share learning from training, cases and personal experience
- Access signposting to resources and guidance
- Hear about events, development opportunities and peer support sessions
Everything is moderated to maintain professionalism, respect, and confidentiality, creating a safe space for honest discussion and learning.
Supporting Transitions, Person-Centred Care and Complex Community Needs
Many CHC agency nurses work in settings where people are moving between services or living with complex, long-term and life-limiting conditions. Our network encourages discussion of best practice in:
- Hospital-to-home and service-to-service transitions within CHC
- Person-centred care planning in community and home settings
- Supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, autism and mental health needs
- Managing risk while promoting dignity, choice and independence
By learning from each other, our members are better equipped to provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care in diverse CHC environments.
Person-Centred Support in CHC and Learning Disability Services
Through shared experience and peer education, CHC Nurses Agency Network members refine their skills in:
- Developing and reviewing holistic, person-centred care plans
- Balancing clinical needs with personal preferences and quality of life
- Collaborating effectively with families, MDT members and social care professionals
- Advocating for the rights and needs of people in CHC-funded care
This collective knowledge benefits not only our members, but also the individuals, families and teams they support day-to-day.
Building Long-Term Professional Relationships and Friendships
Many nurses who join the CHC Nurses Agency Network discover that it becomes much more than a professional group. Over time, strong personal and professional bonds form between members.
Nurses often support each other through challenging work situations, job changes, further study, and personal milestones. These relationships frequently continue for years, even as people move organisations, agencies or roles.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced specialist, the network can become your trusted circle of peers and friends who understand the realities of your working life.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are actively working, or intending to work, in Continuing Healthcare, complex community nursing or related fields across the UK.
To join, you will typically:
- Complete a brief expression of interest or membership enquiry
- Confirm your current or recent nursing role and CHC involvement
- Agree to our professional conduct, confidentiality and respect guidelines
Once accepted, you will be invited into our private social media groups and given access to upcoming events and learning opportunities.
Get Involved and Start Connecting
If you are a CHC agency nurse or interested in moving into Continuing Healthcare, the CHC Nurses Agency Network can offer you support, connection and professional growth. You do not have to navigate CHC practice alone.
Reach out to us today to learn how to join the network, access our confidential peer-support groups, and stay informed about upcoming CHC training, events and networking opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex community care, offering peer support, training and networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and nursing professionals currently working in, or seriously interested in, CHC and complex community care roles in the UK are welcome to apply.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for agency nurses? The network is focused on agency and independent nurses, but we also welcome CHC nurses in bank, fixed-term or similar flexible roles where appropriate.
- Does the network offer CHC training and education? Yes, we host regular webinars, case discussions and events covering CHC processes, documentation, best practice and relevant updates.
- How do the private social media groups work? Once accepted, you are invited into confidential, moderated, invite-only online groups where members can ask questions, share experience and access support 24/7.
- Is there a membership fee to join? Membership terms, including any fee or contribution, are confirmed at the point of enquiry and may vary depending on current offers and activities.
- What kind of events does the CHC Nurses Agency Network run? We organise online and occasional in-person events such as webinars, Q&A sessions, peer-support meetings and informal networking opportunities for CHC nurses.
- Can I get help with understanding CHC eligibility and assessments? Yes, many of our sessions and discussions focus on CHC eligibility criteria, assessments, DST completion and good documentation practice.
- Is the group suitable for nurses new to CHC? Absolutely, we support nurses at all levels of CHC experience, from complete beginners to highly experienced specialists.
- How do I apply to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us directly via our website or designated channels to express your interest, after which we will guide you through the simple membership process.