How CHC Nurses Agency Network Events Reduce Staff Turnover in Continuing Healthcare
Improving Nurse Retention in Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
High staff turnover is a major challenge in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), affecting patient outcomes, continuity of care and the wellbeing of nurses. Agency nurses working in CHC often face additional pressures, including complex caseloads, changing workplaces and limited support.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network was created to address these pressures head-on. By offering a strong professional community, regular CHC-focused events and ongoing peer support, we help CHC nurses feel valued, confident and connected – all key drivers of lower staff turnover and better staff retention.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community of over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who work across adult and children’s Continuing Healthcare. It is a place to relax, debrief, learn and grow alongside colleagues who truly understand the realities of CHC nursing.
Our network supports CHC nurses through:
- Regular CHC training events, workshops and webinars
- A friendly, supportive peer-to-peer community available 24-7-365
- Private, invite-only social media groups for confidential discussion
- Opportunities to build long-term professional and personal relationships
By bringing CHC agency nurses together in this way, we help create a stable, engaged workforce that is more likely to stay in post and thrive.
How CHC Events Help Reduce Staff Turnover
1. Specialist CHC Events for Agency Nurses
Our CHC events include face-to-face and online workshops, seminars, case-study sessions and networking meetups designed specifically for agency nurses working in CHC. Topics often cover CHC assessments, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), funding panels, appeals and person-centred care planning.
These events give nurses space to share experiences, reflect on practice and learn from others dealing with the same complex issues. This reduces professional isolation – a common reason nurses leave CHC roles.
2. Up-to-Date CHC Training and Knowledge
Staying Current with CHC Policy and Practice
CHC is a fast-moving area, with regular updates to national frameworks, local processes and funding guidance. Our training sessions ensure nurses stay up to date with:
- Current CHC policies, legislation and NHS guidance
- Best practice in multidisciplinary working and evidence gathering
- Documentation, panel preparation and defensible decision-making
When CHC nurses feel confident in their knowledge, they are less likely to experience stress and burnout, and more likely to remain in CHC roles.
Building Confidence in Complex CHC Cases
Through real-world case discussions and scenario-based learning, our events help nurses develop practical skills for managing challenging CHC cases, such as behavioural needs, complex long-term conditions and end-of-life care funding.
This improved confidence reduces anxiety around decision-making, helps nurses feel more in control of their work and supports long-term retention.
3. Supporting Professional Growth and Career Development
Clear CHC Career Pathways for Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides guidance on how agency nurses can develop specialist skills in areas such as:
- CHC nurse assessing and case management
- Appeals, reviews and retrospective claims
- Complex discharge planning and community coordination
By highlighting and supporting these progression routes, we show nurses that CHC can offer a rewarding, long-term career rather than a short-term role.
Mentoring, Peer Learning and Shared Expertise
Within our network, more experienced CHC nurses often support those newer to the field, informally acting as mentors, guides and sounding boards. This peer-learning culture helps nurses feel supported in their development and less likely to leave due to feeling out of their depth.
Creating Community, Belonging and Support
4. A Safe Space Only CHC Nurses Truly Understand
Only another CHC nurse fully understands the pressure, complexity and emotional impact of this work. Our network gives nurses a private space to be open and honest about:
- Workload pressures and ethical challenges
- Emotional strain and moral distress
- Success stories and positive outcomes
This sense of being truly understood and supported is a powerful factor in preventing staff turnover, especially for agency staff who may move between teams and locations.
5. Regular Networking and Social Events
We run regular online and in-person events where nurses can meet, share experiences and build strong professional networks. Many of our members become friends and stay connected for years.
This close-knit community helps nurses feel they belong to something bigger than just an agency placement, which increases loyalty to CHC work and reduces the temptation to leave the sector.
6. 24-7-365 Support Through Confidential Groups
Our core community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stay in touch daily via confidential, invite-only social media groups. Members openly share:
- Professional issues and questions
- Practice challenges and problem-solving ideas
- Resources, policy updates and learning materials
Knowing that help, advice and encouragement are available any time of the day or night plays a vital role in reducing stress and improving job satisfaction.
Wellbeing, Recognition and Job Satisfaction
7. Focusing on Nurse Wellbeing in CHC
We recognise that CHC work can be emotionally demanding, with complex decisions around eligibility, funding and care. Our events and community spaces frequently cover:
- Self-care and resilience for CHC nurses
- Managing challenging meetings and difficult conversations
- Setting professional boundaries and coping with pressure
Protecting nurse wellbeing helps to reduce burnout, sickness absence and turnover.
8. Recognising and Valuing CHC Nurses
Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, we make a point of celebrating achievements – whether it is a well-managed panel, a successful appeal, or positive feedback from patients and families.
This culture of recognition helps nurses feel seen, valued and appreciated, which is essential for long-term retention in CHC roles.
Strategic Benefits for Healthcare Providers and Agencies
9. Reducing Knowledge Gaps and Errors in CHC
Knowledge gaps in CHC processes and national frameworks can lead to errors, disputes and frustration – all of which contribute to staff leaving. Our training and events directly address these gaps, leading to:
- More consistent CHC decision-making
- Fewer avoidable complaints and appeals
- Greater clarity and confidence among nursing staff
When nurses feel they are equipped to do a good job, they are more likely to remain in their roles.
10. Increasing Engagement, Loyalty and Workforce Stability
Agencies and providers that encourage their nurses to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network and attend events demonstrate a clear commitment to staff development and wellbeing. This, in turn, fosters:
- Higher levels of engagement and job satisfaction
- Stronger loyalty to the organisation and CHC sector
- Lower levels of staff turnover and recruitment costs
11. Aligning Nurses with Best Practice and Service Goals
Through participation in our CHC events and discussions, nurses gain a deeper understanding of:
- Best practice in person-centred CHC assessments
- Expectations around quality, governance and accountability
- How their work directly improves outcomes for patients and families
This shared sense of purpose and professional pride encourages long-term commitment to CHC nursing.
Why the CHC Nurses Agency Network Approach Works
Tailored for CHC Agency Nurses
Everything we do is designed specifically for CHC agency nurses – not generic clinical staff. This means our events, discussions and resources are directly relevant to the daily challenges nurses face in CHC practice, making engagement and impact much higher.
Led by Experienced CHC Professionals
Our network and events are shaped by experienced CHC practitioners who understand the realities of casework, panel processes, commissioning and community care. Their insight ensures the content is practical, up to date and grounded in real-world CHC practice.
Ongoing Support – Not Just One-Off Events
Unlike stand-alone training sessions, the CHC Nurses Agency Network provides continuous, year-round support through our private groups, regular events and active community.
This ongoing connection is what truly helps to stabilise the workforce, reduce staff turnover and sustain high-quality CHC services.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in Continuing Healthcare – or you support CHC nurses through your organisation – joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network can make a real difference to staff wellbeing, satisfaction and retention.
We welcome new members into our private social media groups and events, where you can:
- Connect with CHC nurses who understand your role
- Access up-to-date CHC training and resources
- Share professional issues confidentially, 24-7-365
- Develop your CHC career with support from peers and experts
Together, we can build a resilient, knowledgeable and well-supported CHC nursing workforce that delivers exceptional care – and chooses to stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, offering events, training and confidential peer support.
- How do CHC Nurses Agency Network events reduce staff turnover? Our events improve CHC knowledge, confidence and community support, which reduces stress, burnout and the likelihood of nurses leaving their roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any nurse involved in Continuing Healthcare, particularly agency nurses, can apply to join our network and private groups.
- What types of CHC events do you run? We run CHC-focused workshops, webinars, case-study sessions, networking meetups and informal peer-support events.
- Are your CHC events suitable for new CHC nurses? Yes, our sessions are designed to support both nurses new to CHC and experienced practitioners looking to deepen or update their knowledge.
- How do your private social media groups work? Members are invited into confidential, closed groups where they can safely share professional issues, ask questions and access peer support 24-7-365.
- Do you provide training on CHC frameworks and policy changes? Yes, we regularly cover the National Framework for CHC, policy updates and best practice guidance in our events and discussions.
- Can healthcare providers and agencies benefit from your network? Yes, by encouraging their nurses to join, organisations benefit from better-trained, more supported staff and improved retention in CHC roles.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for large organisations? No, individual nurses and staff from small agencies or providers are very welcome and often benefit greatly from the extra support.
- How can I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can join by contacting us via our website or social channels, after which we will guide you through access to our events and private groups.