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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist CHC Training, Support & Community for Agency Nurses
A Dedicated Network for CHC Agency Nurses and Healthcare Organisations
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and support hub for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses and healthcare organisations that rely on flexible, highly skilled nursing staff. We bring together experienced CHC professionals to share knowledge, develop skills and improve outcomes for patients receiving NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care in the community.
Our network offers a unique combination of professional training, CHC-focused education, peer support, and expert guidance designed specifically for agency and independent nurses. We understand that only another nurse truly appreciates the intensity, responsibility and emotional demands of nursing, and we have built a safe, supportive space where CHC nurses can connect, learn and grow together.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse, new to Continuing Healthcare, or a healthcare provider looking to strengthen your CHC workforce, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you stay confident, compliant and connected in a challenging and fast-evolving area of practice.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and learning platform focused on NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care. Our core network includes around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who connect through confidential, invite-only online groups and regular in-person and virtual events.
Members use our network to share professional issues 24/7/365, discuss complex CHC cases, exchange best practice, and support one another through the realities of agency and CHC work. Many nurses in our network form lasting friendships, build collaborative working relationships and gain access to opportunities that support their career development in CHC and community care.
We welcome new members who are working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare, community nursing, case management and complex care. Once you join, you can access our private social media groups, attend events, and benefit from the shared experience of hundreds of like-minded professionals.
Core Services and Benefits of the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Specialist Training for CHC and Community Agency Nurses
We provide targeted training and development to help agency and independent nurses build confidence and competence in all aspects of Continuing Healthcare and community-based complex care. Our programmes are designed to fit around shift patterns and flexible working, with a practical focus on real-world CHC nursing challenges.
Training covers key topics such as CHC eligibility and assessment processes, working with Decision Support Tools (DSTs), care planning for complex needs, safeguarding in the community, documentation standards, risk management and multi-disciplinary working. All sessions are delivered by experienced CHC clinicians who understand the pressures and realities of agency nursing.
Peer Support, Networking and Professional Community
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is a supportive community of nurses who genuinely understand each other’s experiences. Through our private online groups and events, members discuss day-to-day challenges, share advice, debrief after difficult shifts and celebrate professional achievements.
We run regular meet-ups, webinars and social events to bring the community together, both online and in person. These opportunities help members build trusted professional contacts, find mentors, access informal supervision, and reduce the isolation that can come with agency or lone working in community settings.
Guidance on CHC Processes, Compliance and Best Practice
Navigating CHC processes can be complex, especially for agency nurses moving between different CCG/ICB areas and providers. Our network offers up-to-date guidance on CHC policy, practice and documentation expectations, helping members stay aligned with national frameworks and local protocols.
Through shared resources and expert-led sessions, we support nurses to document care effectively, contribute to CHC assessments, and advocate appropriately for patients and families, all whilst maintaining professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities.
Professional Development and Career Growth in CHC Nursing
We are committed to helping agency nurses turn their CHC expertise into a sustainable and rewarding career pathway. Members gain insight into roles such as CHC nurse assessor, case manager, complex care lead and clinical educator, and learn how to position their skills for these opportunities.
Through networking, shared learning and informal mentoring, our community helps nurses identify the next steps in their CHC career, whether that is diversifying into specialist roles, moving into leadership positions, or building a strong portfolio as an expert agency practitioner.
Support for Healthcare Organisations and Providers
While our primary focus is on agency and independent nurses, we also collaborate with care providers, agencies and commissioners seeking to strengthen their CHC provision. By engaging with our network, organisations can access insight from front-line CHC nurses and connect with clinicians who are experienced in complex community care.
We can support organisations with education for agency staff, CHC-focused training sessions, and signposting to best practice in complex care delivery, documentation and collaborative working with CHC teams and ICBs.
Events, Webinars and CHC-Focused Learning Opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and participates in a range of CHC-focused events, including webinars, panel discussions, workshops and informal Q&A sessions. These events keep members up to date with developments in CHC policy, guidance and case law, as well as changes affecting community and complex care.
Events also offer opportunities for professional networking, sharing local experiences of CHC practice, and exploring emerging topics such as integrated care systems (ICS), community DoL arrangements, and person-centred complex care planning.
Safe, Confidential Spaces for Discussion and Reflection
Our private social media and online groups are strictly invite-only and professionally moderated, providing a safe environment for nurses to discuss work-related issues, reflect on practice and seek peer advice without fear of judgement.
Within these spaces, nurses regularly explore topics such as managing boundaries in patients’ homes, lone working, documentation pressures, conflict with families or professionals, and maintaining personal wellbeing while delivering high-intensity care.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by and for CHC and Agency Nurses
Our network is grounded in the reality that only another nurse truly understands a nurse’s working life; everything we do is shaped by the day-to-day experiences of CHC and agency practitioners.
Supportive Community, Not Just a Mailing List
We are more than a training provider – we are a living, active community where nurses can relax, talk openly, and build supportive relationships that often turn into long-term friendships.
Focused on Continuing Healthcare and Complex Care
Our content and conversations are tailored to the specific needs of CHC and complex care nursing, making the network highly relevant for those working with high-acuity community patients.
Accessible Learning Around Agency Work
We understand shift work and irregular hours, so our training, events and online resources are designed to be accessible and flexible for busy agency nurses.
Committed to Professional Standards and Safe Practice
By promoting evidence-based practice, up-to-date CHC knowledge and peer reflection, we help members maintain safe, person-centred and professionally robust care in every setting.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is open to:
- Registered nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare or complex community care
- Agency nurses regularly undertaking CHC-funded packages in the community
- Independent nurses and self-employed practitioners delivering complex care at home
- Nurses aspiring to move into CHC assessment, case management or community complex care roles
- Healthcare professionals and organisations with a strong interest in CHC and community complex care
If you are unsure whether the network is right for you, we are happy to discuss your current role and how membership could support your professional development.
How to Get Involved with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network is straightforward. New members are welcomed into our private social media groups and invite-only online spaces, where they can immediately start connecting with colleagues from across the UK.
To get started, simply contact us through our website or social channels to request an invitation. Once approved, you will gain access to our digital community, event information and learning opportunities tailored to CHC and agency nursing.
By becoming part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you invest in your professional growth, wellbeing and career development, while contributing to a community that improves care for patients receiving Continuing Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community offering support, training and networking specifically for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse with an interest or role in CHC, complex care or community-based agency nursing is welcome to apply for membership.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? No, while many members are agency nurses, we also welcome independent nurses and those in substantive roles connected to CHC and complex care.
- What kind of training do you offer? We offer CHC-focused training on eligibility, assessment processes, documentation, complex care planning, safeguarding and best practice in community nursing.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our groups are confidential, invite-only spaces where members can discuss professional issues, share learning and support each other 24/7.
- Do you run in-person events? Yes, we run a mix of in-person meet-ups and online events such as webinars, workshops and Q&A sessions throughout the year.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership details, including any associated costs, are shared on enquiry so we can provide the most up-to-date information.
- Can healthcare organisations engage with the network? Yes, providers and agencies can connect with us for CHC-focused training, education and insight from experienced CHC nurses.
- Will joining help my CHC career development? Membership offers access to networking, learning and informal mentoring, all of which can support progression in CHC and complex care roles.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? To join, contact us via our website or social channels to request an invitation and we will guide you through the simple onboarding process.
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