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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your UK Community for CHC Nursing Support, Training and Networking
Connecting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK-wide community and consultancy for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses and healthcare professionals. Our mission is to connect nurses, share expertise, and provide practical support that makes agency nursing in CHC safer, easier, and more rewarding.
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we bring together like-minded nurses who understand the realities of CHC work, including the pressures, responsibilities, and complexity of funding and clinical pathways. Through training, peer support, regular events, and confidential online groups, we help you grow your knowledge, build your network, and enhance your professional practice in Continuing Healthcare.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is both a professional community and a source of specialist CHC consultancy and education. Built by nurses for nurses, it is a place to:
- Relax and connect with other CHC agency nurses who truly understand your day-to-day reality
- Share clinical and professional issues in a confidential, invite-only environment
- Access practical Continuing Healthcare training, guidance and support
- Stay up to date with CHC frameworks, funding processes and legal changes
- Develop your career as a CHC agency nurse through networking and learning
Many of our members develop long-term friendships and professional partnerships that last for years, creating a trusted support network beyond any single placement or agency contract.
Our Core Services and Support for CHC Agency Nurses
1. CHC Training, Education and Professional Development
We offer specialised training programmes designed for nurses working within the NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) framework and community-based settings. Our sessions focus on building the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to excel as a CHC agency nurse.
Topics typically include:
- Understanding and applying the CHC National Framework
- Eligibility processes, CHC checklists and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Care planning for complex needs and person-centred practice
- Documentation standards, professional accountability and evidence gathering
- Preparing for and working within CQC-regulated environments
Our workshops, webinars and small-group training are practical, case-based and immediately applicable to your day-to-day work in CHC settings.
2. Peer Support, Private Groups and Community Discussion
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our confidential, invite-only online community where CHC nurses connect, ask questions and share experiences 24/7/365.
Through our private social media groups and forums, you can:
- Discuss complex CHC cases and scenarios in a safe, supportive space
- Share learning, resources and practical tips for agency work
- Gain reassurance from peers who understand the demands of CHC nursing
- Access informal mentoring and advice from experienced CHC nurses
We welcome new members into our network and help you integrate quickly into the community so you never feel alone in your CHC practice.
3. Regular Events, Meet-Ups and CHC-Focused Learning
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our community of CHC nurses together. These events provide a space to relax, learn, ask questions and build genuine professional connections.
Our events typically include:
- Educational workshops on CHC processes, funding and legal updates
- Peer discussion groups and case-based learning sessions
- Networking meet-ups for agency nurses working in similar regions or specialties
- Special sessions focused on wellbeing, resilience and managing stress
Many nurses in our network keep in touch long after events, forming ongoing peer support circles that complement their agency placements and organisational training.
4. CHC Consultancy and Specialist Guidance
Alongside community support, the CHC Nurses Agency Network provides specialist CHC consultancy for both individual nurses and healthcare organisations.
Our experienced CHC nurses can support with:
- Interpreting the CHC National Framework and local commissioning policies
- Preparing for CHC assessments, reviews and appeals
- Clarifying roles, responsibilities and expectations for CHC agency nurses
- Improving documentation, evidence collection and care planning standards
This expert guidance helps ensure safe, compliant and person-centred CHC practice wherever you are working.
5. Support for CHC Pathways, Transitions and Case Complexity
CHC often involves complex patient journeys, multi-agency working and high levels of clinical need. Our network offers support and insight on managing these complexities effectively.
We share best practice on:
- Supporting safe transitions between hospital, home, care homes and community settings
- Co-ordinating care with multidisciplinary teams around CHC-funded packages
- Working within Community DoLS and other legal frameworks where relevant
- Maintaining person-centred, dignified care under high pressure
By learning from each other’s experiences, CHC nurses in our network are better equipped to promote continuity of care, safety and positive outcomes for the people they support.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community Built by CHC Nurses for CHC Nurses
As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the emotional, physical and professional demands of the job. Our network is led and shaped by CHC nurses who have worked in agency, commissioning and provider roles across the UK.
This shared understanding ensures that the support, training and discussion inside the network are realistic, relevant and grounded in everyday practice.
Supportive, Confidential and Non-Judgemental
Our invite-only groups and events offer a safe space to talk openly about professional challenges, difficult cases, workplace issues and career decisions.
We promote:
- Respectful, non-judgemental discussion
- Confidentiality around sensitive clinical and professional topics
- Constructive feedback and peer mentoring
- Mutual support during stressful periods or complex CHC work
Focused on Growth, Learning and Career Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is not just a social community; it is a place to advance your CHC career. By joining, you can:
- Expand your professional network with CHC experts across the UK
- Access specialist knowledge to strengthen your CV and clinical profile
- Discover new roles, opportunities and development routes in CHC
- Position yourself as a knowledgeable, up-to-date CHC agency nurse
Over time, many members move into senior clinical, case management, commissioning or training roles, supported by the learning and contacts they have gained through the network.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
Our network is open to nurses and healthcare professionals who are involved in or interested in Continuing Healthcare, including:
- Agency nurses working in CHC-funded packages of care
- Registered Nurses in community, domiciliary and care home settings
- Nurses supporting CHC assessments, reviews and appeals
- Newly qualified nurses curious about CHC pathways and opportunities
- Experienced CHC practitioners wanting to share knowledge and mentor others
If you work with CHC-eligible individuals, complex needs, or long-term care packages, our community and resources are designed for you.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Joining our network is straightforward. We welcome new members who are serious about professionalism, confidentiality and high-quality CHC practice.
To get started:
- Visit our website to register your interest
- Connect with us via our contact form, email or phone
- We will guide you through joining our private social media groups
- Once accepted, you can immediately start engaging in discussions and attending events
From your first interaction, you will find yourself part of a welcoming community of CHC agency nurses who are keen to share, support and learn together.
Contact Details
To learn more about the CHC Nurses Agency Network or to enquire about joining, training and consultancy:
- Visit our website for the latest information and event listings
- Use our online contact form to request an invitation to the network
- Get in touch by phone or email to discuss how we can support your CHC practice
Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, our network is here to support your professional journey and improve Continuing Healthcare outcomes across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based community and consultancy that connects and supports nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and related settings.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and healthcare professionals involved in CHC-funded care, assessments or community-based CHC work are welcome to apply to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? Our primary focus is on CHC agency nurses, but we also welcome other CHC professionals who contribute to or support the CHC pathway.
- What kind of training do you offer? We provide practical training on CHC frameworks, eligibility, documentation, care planning, legal aspects and best practice in CHC nursing.
- How do your private social media groups work? Our invite-only groups offer a confidential space where members can ask questions, share experiences and access peer support 24-7-365.
- Do you run events in person as well as online? Yes, we run a mix of online workshops and in-person meet-ups and networking events depending on location and demand.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership details and any applicable fees are outlined on our website and can be discussed when you contact us.
- Can you help me understand CHC assessments and DSTs? Yes, our training and peer support cover CHC assessments, checklists, Decision Support Tools and related documentation.
- Do you provide support for career development in CHC? We support career growth through networking, mentoring, shared opportunities and specialist CHC knowledge.
- How do I get started with joining the network? Simply visit our website or contact us directly to request more information and an invitation to our private groups.
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