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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
Your Dedicated Community for CHC Agency Nurses in the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for nurses and healthcare professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and agency nursing roles across the UK.
We provide a safe, supportive space to connect with like‑minded professionals, build your CHC expertise, and develop your nursing career.
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we openly share professional issues, practical advice, and CHC insights 24/7/365 through confidential, invite‑only social media groups and exclusive member events.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a mailing list – it is a peer-led professional network designed by nurses, for nurses, who work in or alongside Continuing Healthcare, complex care, and community-based roles.
As any nurse will know, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibilities, and emotional impact of nursing and CHC casework.
Our network gives you a place to relax, de‑stress, ask questions, and access real‑world support from colleagues who understand your daily challenges.
A Safe Space to Connect, Share & Grow
From shift-based agency roles to independent CHC assessments and complex case management, our members support each other with:
- Practical advice on CHC assessments, MDTs and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Guidance on agency working, contracts, and pay rates
- Peer support with burnout, work–life balance, and resilience
- Shared learning on CQC expectations, governance, and best practice
- Signposting to training, events, and professional development
Many nurses in our network not only build strong professional links, but also form lasting friendships that continue for years.
Join Our Private CHC Agency Nurses Community
Exclusive, Confidential Social Media Groups
We welcome new members into our private social media groups, where CHC and agency nurses can talk openly and confidentially about professional issues, complex cases, and day‑to‑day challenges.
Our groups are invitation-only to protect your privacy and your patients’ confidentiality, while enabling honest discussion and practical peer-to-peer learning.
- 24/7/365 access to active conversations with CHC peers
- Moderated groups to maintain a respectful, professional environment
- Space to ask questions without judgement or hierarchy
- Opportunities to mentor or be mentored by other CHC nurses
Regular Events, Meet‑Ups & Networking for CHC Nurses
We run regular online and in‑person events to bring our CHC nursing community together, build trusted relationships, and support ongoing learning.
Most nurses in our network keep in touch between events, collaborating on ideas, sharing resources and supporting each other through the realities of CHC practice.
- Informal meet‑ups to relax, connect and de‑stress with fellow nurses
- Educational webinars on CHC topics, case law and policy changes
- Workshops and discussion groups on complex CHC cases and best practice
- Career development sessions for agency nurses and CHC specialists
Supporting Your Career in Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Build Knowledge of the CHC Process
Whether you are new to NHS Continuing Healthcare or already an experienced CHC assessor or case manager, our network helps you develop the knowledge and confidence you need to work effectively within this complex area.
Members regularly discuss:
- CHC eligibility criteria and National Framework guidance
- Best practice for completing CHC checklists and DSTs
- Preparing for and contributing to MDT meetings
- Appeals, disputes and retrospective CHC claims
- Working with CCGs/ICBs, local authorities and other providers
Boost Confidence in Agency & Independent CHC Work
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is especially valuable for agency nurses and independent CHC professionals, who may not always have easy access to in‑house teams and supervision.
Through our community you can:
- Ask colleagues how they handle specific CHC scenarios and documentation
- Gain insight into different agencies, roles and contract types
- Share tips to manage workload, shift patterns and self‑care
- Stay connected and avoid the isolation agency work can sometimes bring
Why CHC Nurses Choose the CHC Agency Network
A Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is run by professionals who actively work in Continuing Healthcare and complex care, so every discussion, event and resource is grounded in real‑world practice.
We understand the tension between clinical quality, commissioning decisions, legal frameworks and patient‑centred care, and we create a space where you can explore these issues alongside peers who face the same challenges.
Relax, Recharge & Be Understood
Nursing can be emotionally and physically demanding, and CHC work adds layers of complexity, conflict and scrutiny.
Our community gives you a place to relax, talk honestly and feel understood by people who know what CHC nursing really involves.
- Share experiences without fear of being judged or misunderstood
- Gain reassurance that others face similar pressures and dilemmas
- Learn proven coping strategies from experienced CHC colleagues
- Protect your wellbeing while continuing to deliver high‑quality care
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a nurse or healthcare professional working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare, complex care or CHC‑related agency work, we would love to welcome you into our network.
To join:
- Get in touch using the contact details or form on this page.
- Tell us a little about your current role and CHC experience.
- We will send you an invitation to our private social media groups and details of upcoming events.
Once you are in, you can immediately start connecting with other CHC nurses, ask questions, share your expertise, and grow your professional network.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
Whether you are looking for peer support, CHC knowledge, networking opportunities or a confidential space to discuss complex cases, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
Contact our friendly team today to find out how to join our invite‑only CHC nursing community and start benefiting from shared experience, support and professional growth.
FAQs About CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a confidential, invite‑only community for nurses and healthcare professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and related agency roles.
- Who can join the network? Registered nurses and healthcare professionals with an interest or role in Continuing Healthcare, complex care, or CHC‑related agency work are welcome to apply.
- Is there a cost to join? Membership options may vary over time, so please contact us directly for the latest information about any fees or free access opportunities.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Once you contact us and we verify your professional background, we will send you secure invitations to our confidential social media groups.
- What kind of support can I expect from the network? You can expect peer-to-peer support, shared learning on CHC practice, networking opportunities, and a safe space to discuss professional and wellbeing issues.
- Do you run events or training sessions? Yes, we organise regular online and in‑person events, including informal meet‑ups, webinars and discussions focused on CHC practice and agency nursing.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Our primary focus is on UK‑based CHC practice and frameworks, but nurses working in similar roles elsewhere may contact us to discuss suitability.
- Are the discussions in the group confidential? Yes, our groups are invite‑only and moderated, and we ask all members to follow strict confidentiality and professional standards.
- Can student nurses or newly qualified nurses join? Newly qualified nurses and those transitioning into CHC roles are welcome, and can benefit greatly from support and mentoring within the network.
- How will joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network help my career? Joining gives you access to experienced CHC professionals, real‑time practical advice, networking opportunities and ongoing learning that can support your development and confidence in CHC roles.
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