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CHC Nurses Agency Network – Specialist Support for CHC Nurses & Healthcare Providers
Your Professional Home for CHC Agency Nurses, Training, Networking and Peer Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and consultancy hub for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses, agency nurses, nurse assessors and healthcare professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, local authority-funded care and complex community care.
We bring CHC professionals together to share knowledge, build careers, access expert CHC training and improve the quality of assessments, care planning and patient outcomes across the UK.
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we provide a safe, confidential and supportive space where nurses can connect, learn and thrive.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Only another nurse truly understands the pressure, responsibility and emotional impact of nursing – especially when working in CHC, complex care and high-stakes decision-making roles.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a place to relax, debrief and connect with other nurses who understand your daily challenges, while also providing access to professional insights and opportunities.
Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
Our members stay in touch through confidential, invite-only social media groups, where professional issues, CHC queries and case-related challenges can be openly discussed 24/7 in a safe environment.
Nurses within our network support each other with practical advice, share experiences, talk through complex cases and offer encouragement during difficult times.
Building Lifelong Professional Relationships
Many nurses in our community become long-term colleagues and friends, supporting each other through changing roles, contracts and career stages.
We regularly welcome new CHC nurses and agency nurses into the network, helping them feel part of a trusted, like-minded professional community from day one.
Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development
We are committed to helping CHC and agency nurses develop their skills, confidence and career prospects through tailored training, mentorship and peer learning.
Our educational content and events focus on the real-world skills needed to work effectively in NHS Continuing Healthcare, local authority care, community complex care and case management roles.
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training for Nurses
We offer and signpost to specialist CHC training designed for nurses at all levels, from those new to CHC to highly experienced nurse assessors.
Key topics include CHC eligibility criteria, CHC Decision Support Tools (DSTs), multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, legal frameworks, care planning, funding processes and appeals.
Our aim is to ensure nurses feel competent and confident when completing CHC assessments, contributing to panels, managing complex cases and advocating for patients.
Ongoing CPD and Clinical Skills Development
As the health and social care landscape evolves, so do the skills required of CHC nurses and agency professionals.
Through our network, members can access information on CPD opportunities, webinars, courses and workshops that strengthen both clinical skills and CHC-specific expertise.
This approach helps nurses stay up to date with best practice, policy changes and regulatory expectations across the CHC and community care sectors.
Support with CHC, Community DOL and Care Planning
Working in CHC and complex community care often involves navigating complex funding rules, care pathways and legal frameworks.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps members understand and share best practice on CHC funding, local authority responsibilities, community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) arrangements and person-centred care planning.
Guidance on CHC Funding, Appeals and Assessments
Our community actively shares knowledge on Completing CHC checklists, DSTs, preparing robust evidence, understanding eligibility criteria, managing appeals and working effectively within MDT environments.
This real-world, frontline experience helps nurses improve the quality and defensibility of their assessments, and ensures that patients and families receive fair and transparent decision-making.
Complex Care and Community Support Planning
Members of the network work across domiciliary care, supported living, care homes, learning disability services and mental health settings, often with highly complex care needs.
Within our private groups, nurses collaborate and share approaches to risk assessment, community DoL, best interests decisions, multidisciplinary working and safe discharge planning.
Events, Networking & Peer Learning
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs and promotes regular online and in-person meet-ups, workshops and discussion sessions to bring the community together.
These events are designed to support networking, reflective practice, CHC education and wellbeing for busy agency nurses and CHC professionals.
Regular Networking Events for CHC Nurses
Our events create opportunities to meet other CHC nurses, share experiences, discuss complex cases and develop your professional network.
Many nurses use these sessions to gain career guidance, contract advice and mentorship from more experienced colleagues working across different regions and organisations.
Staying Up to Date with CHC Policy and Best Practice
The CHC field is constantly changing, with new guidance, case law and commissioning decisions affecting frontline practice.
Through our events and discussion groups, members stay informed about national CHC policy updates, local implementation trends, case law developments and emerging best practice models in complex community care.
Support for Learning Disability, Mental Health and Complex Needs Care
Many CHC and agency nurses in our network work with individuals who have learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury, dementia and long-term mental health needs.
Our community shares approaches to providing person-centred, rights-based and evidence-informed care for people with complex and enduring needs in community and residential settings.
Person-Centred, Rights-Focused Practice
Discussions in the network often focus on Maximising independence, promoting choice, reducing restrictive practices, safeguarding, positive risk-taking and ensuring people’s voices are heard.
Nurses can access peer support around Mental Capacity Act (MCA) decisions, best interests processes, behaviour support plans and working effectively with families and multi-disciplinary teams.
Wellbeing and Emotional Support for CHC and Agency Nurses
Working in CHC and agency roles can be isolating, emotionally demanding and administratively heavy, particularly when balancing multiple contracts and caseloads.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network recognises this and offers a space where nurses can talk openly, de-stress and seek informal peer support around difficult days, ethically challenging cases and workplace pressures.
A Safe Space to Share, Reflect and Offload
Within our confidential groups, nurses can discuss workplace stress, burnout, moral distress and resilience with colleagues who genuinely understand the realities of CHC and agency work.
This community support can be an important part of maintaining professional resilience, emotional wellbeing and long-term career sustainability.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a social group – it is a professional, ethical and supportive community focused on improving CHC practice and strengthening the careers of the nurses who deliver it.
By joining, you gain access to specialist CHC knowledge, peer support, events, networking opportunities and confidential discussion spaces with hundreds of like-minded professionals.
Whether you are a new CHC nurse, experienced nurse assessor, case manager, agency nurse or healthcare professional exploring CHC roles, our network offers a trusted place to learn, connect and grow.
How to Get Involved with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We warmly welcome new members into the CHC Nurses Agency Network throughout the year.
To join our private social media groups, networking events and CHC discussions, simply contact us through our website or social channels to request an invitation.
Once approved, you will be added to our confidential, invite-only groups where you can immediately start connecting with other CHC and agency nurses.
Frequently Asked Questions about CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and support network for CHC nurses, agency nurses and healthcare professionals working in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse or healthcare professional with an interest in CHC, agency nursing, complex care or community-based funding and assessment can apply to join.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership details and any associated costs are provided on enquiry, and many of our core peer-support groups are free for approved members.
- How do I join your private social media groups? You can request access by contacting us via our website or social channels, after which we will verify your professional background and send an invite.
- Do you offer CHC training for nurses who are new to Continuing Healthcare? Yes, we provide and signpost to CHC training opportunities suitable for nurses who are completely new to CHC as well as those seeking to deepen their expertise.
- What types of topics are discussed in the network? Members discuss CHC eligibility, DSTs, appeals, complex cases, care planning, safeguarding, community DoL, professional boundaries, wellbeing and career development.
- Are your groups confidential and professionally moderated? Yes, our invite-only groups are confidential, and we expect all members to follow strict professional, ethical and confidentiality standards at all times.
- Do you run events or networking sessions for CHC nurses? We regularly run and promote online and in-person networking events, peer-learning sessions and CHC-focused discussions for our members.
- Can the network help me develop my career as an agency or CHC nurse? Yes, our community provides guidance, networking, shared opportunities and real-world insights that can support your professional and career development.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network for more information? You can contact us through our website contact form or social media pages to ask questions, request membership or learn more about our activities.
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