CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Agency Nurses
A Specialist Network for CHC Agency Nurses Working in Complex Care
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and support hub for agency nurses, practitioners and healthcare professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care settings across the UK.
Created by nurses for nurses, our network offers a safe, confidential space to connect with colleagues, share experiences, access specialist knowledge and build a sustainable and rewarding career as a CHC agency nurse.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than just a professional group – it is a supportive community where CHC agency nurses can relax, debrief and grow together.
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibilities and emotional challenges of nursing, especially in CHC, where clinical complexity, assessments and funding decisions can be demanding.
Our core network consists of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who stay connected through invite-only, confidential social media groups, online meetups and regular in-person events.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Safe Space to Connect, Share and Unwind
Nursing can be isolating, especially when working as an agency nurse or lone worker in community or Continuing Healthcare roles. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a relaxed space to:
- Talk openly with other CHC nurses who truly understand your day-to-day reality.
- Share professional concerns, questions and reflections 24/7/365 in a supportive environment.
- Reduce stress through peer support, camaraderie and shared experiences.
- Build genuine friendships that often last many years.
Grow Your Professional Network and Career
Our network is designed to help you develop your professional career in nursing, particularly within CHC and complex care.
As a member, you can:
- Connect with experienced CHC nurse assessors, agency nurses and case managers.
- Discover new opportunities, contracts and roles through peer recommendations.
- Gain insight into best practice for CHC assessments, MDTs, DST completion and appeals.
- Stay up to date with policy changes, national guidance and local CHC processes.
A Community Built Around CHC Agency Nurses
Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
We operate several confidential, invite-only social media groups exclusively for CHC agency nurses and related professionals.
Within these groups, members openly share professional issues, clinical challenges and practical tips in a respectful, non-judgemental space.
The groups are active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, meaning there is almost always someone online who understands CHC work and can offer advice or a listening ear.
Regular Events, Meetups and Networking Opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events designed to bring our community of nurses together, both online and in person.
These events may include:
- Informal meetups and networking sessions for CHC agency nurses.
- Themed online discussions focused on CHC, complex care and assessment practice.
- Peer-led learning sessions on documentation, evidence gathering and clinical reasoning.
- Support spaces to discuss the emotional impact of CHC work and managing burnout.
Most nurses within our network keep in touch regularly outside of formal events, creating strong and lasting professional and social connections.
Supporting CHC Knowledge, Skills and Confidence
Understanding NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Working within NHS Continuing Healthcare requires a detailed understanding of:
- Eligibility criteria and the concept of a primary health need.
- The Decision Support Tool (DST) and domain scoring.
- Checklist screening, fast-track processes and review procedures.
- MDT working, evidence gathering and person-centred decision making.
Within our network, nurses share real-world experience, examples and practical insights that help you strengthen your CHC knowledge and apply guidance confidently in practice.
Improving Documentation, Risk Management and Care Planning
High-quality documentation and robust clinical reasoning are essential for safe care and defensible CHC decisions.
Through peer discussion and shared resources, the CHC Nurses Agency Network supports you to:
- Develop clear, evidence-based care plans and risk assessments.
- Document clinical need in a way that reflects complexity, intensity, unpredictability and risk.
- Improve communication with MDTs, commissioners and other professionals.
- Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards.
Person-Centred Care and Complex Case Support
Focusing on Person-Centred CHC and Complex Care
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is a commitment to person-centred care for adults and children with complex health needs.
Members can share and discuss practice around:
- Working with people with learning disabilities, autism, dementia or neurological conditions.
- Supporting individuals with behaviour that challenges.
- End-of-life care within CHC-funded packages.
- Promoting dignity, independence and quality of life in all settings.
Smooth Transitions and Multi-Agency Working
Transitions between settings – for example hospital to home, children’s to adults’ services, or changes of care provider – can be complex and stressful for patients and families.
Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, agency nurses share strategies and experiences around:
- Coordinating safe and effective hospital discharge into CHC-funded care.
- Working alongside local authorities, ICBs, community teams and providers.
- Maintaining continuity of care and minimising disruption during transitions.
- Advocating for individuals and families throughout the CHC journey.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
We welcome new members who are:
- Registered nurses working as agency staff in CHC or complex care settings.
- Nurses interested in moving into CHC assessment, case management or community complex care.
- CHC nurse assessors, case managers and practitioners seeking a peer community.
- Other professionals closely involved in CHC (subject to approval and group rules).
Once you join, you will be invited into our private social media groups and kept informed about upcoming events, discussions and networking opportunities.
Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- Access to a trusted community of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals.
- Regular opportunities to debrief, reflect and reduce isolation.
- Ongoing professional support, knowledge sharing and peer mentoring.
- Invitations to networking events, meetups and online sessions.
- A confidential space to discuss clinical scenarios, documentation and CHC processes.
- The chance to build long-term friendships and professional alliances.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC agency nurse or planning to work within Continuing Healthcare, we would be delighted to welcome you into our community.
To join the CHC Nurses Agency Network:
- Get in touch via our website contact form or designated email/phone (as provided on our contact page).
- Tell us a little about your CHC or agency nursing background.
- We will then share details of our private social media groups and how to access upcoming events.
Once you are part of the network, you can immediately start connecting with colleagues, asking questions and contributing to discussions.
Why the CHC Nurses Agency Network Matters
Continuing Healthcare and complex care nursing can be professionally rewarding but also incredibly demanding.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to:
- Ensure no CHC agency nurse feels they are working alone.
- Provide a consistent, knowledgeable support system 24/7/365.
- Promote high standards of CHC practice through peer learning and shared experience.
- Uplift, empower and connect nurses across the UK working in this specialist field.
By joining our network, you invest in your own wellbeing, professional development and long-term career in Continuing Healthcare.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Ready to become part of a supportive, specialist community of CHC agency nurses?
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network today to request membership, ask a question or find out more about our groups and events.
We look forward to welcoming you into a network where your experience is valued, your voice is heard and your professional growth is supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a confidential community and support hub for agency nurses and professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and professionals with a genuine interest or active role in CHC or complex care are welcome to apply to join.
- Does it cost anything to join the network? Membership details and any costs are outlined on our contact or membership pages, and we will confirm them with you when you enquire.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Once your membership is accepted, we will send you secure invitations and clear instructions to join our invite-only groups.
- What kind of topics are discussed in the network? Members discuss CHC assessments, DST documentation, care planning, risk management, complex cases, wellbeing and professional issues.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network open 24/7? Our social media groups are active 24-7-365, so you can connect, share and ask questions at any time.
- Do you run events or training for CHC nurses? Yes, we regularly host online and in-person events, meetups and peer learning sessions focused on CHC practice and professional support.
- Is the network only for UK-based nurses? The network is primarily focused on UK NHS Continuing Healthcare, but nurses from other regions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Is the network confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and we expect all members to follow strict confidentiality and professional conduct standards.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can contact us via the details provided on our website to request membership, ask questions or learn more about what we offer.