CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
A Dedicated Professional Network for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a supportive, professional community created by CHC agency nurses, for CHC agency nurses. We bring together nurses working in Continuing Healthcare to share knowledge, build careers, reduce isolation, and make agency nursing life more flexible, rewarding, and sustainable.
Our private network gives you a safe space to connect with like‑minded professionals, ask questions, discuss complex CHC cases, and keep up with changing NHS and Integrated Care Board (ICB) policies. Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced assessor, our community helps you grow in confidence and competence.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Working as a CHC agency nurse can be rewarding but also demanding and sometimes isolating. Only another nurse truly understands the pressures of high caseloads, tight timescales, MDT dynamics, and complex eligibility decisions. Our network exists to make that journey easier and more connected.
- Connect with over 500 experienced CHC agency nurses across the UK.
- Share real-world experiences, solutions, and best practice in CHC.
- Relax in a confidential, understanding space where you can be open and honest.
- Develop your CHC career with peer support, guidance, and learning opportunities.
A Relaxed, Supportive Space for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed to be a place where you can unwind, decompress, and be understood. We recognise the emotional load of CHC work – from difficult assessments and challenging families to navigating ICB processes and tight deadlines.
Inside our private, invite-only social media groups, members share the realities of CHC practice 24/7/365 – from clinical queries and documentation tips to shift experiences, pay issues, and wellbeing support. Over time, many nurses in our network build lasting friendships that extend far beyond work.
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
Private Social Media Groups for CHC Agency Nurses
Our core community is built around confidential, invite-only social media groups where approximately 500 CHC agency nurses connect daily. These groups are moderated and structured to remain safe, professional, and supportive.
- Dedicated spaces for CHC assessors, case managers, and review nurses.
- Peer support on Decision Support Tools (DSTs), review reports, and appeal preparation.
- Discussions on CHC eligibility criteria, funding disputes, and complex presentations.
- Advice on working with multiple agencies, ICBs, and different local policies.
Regular Events, Meet-Ups & Webinars
We run regular online and in-person events to strengthen our community and share up-to-date knowledge on Continuing Healthcare. Events are relaxed but focused, helping you stay informed while building your professional network.
- Informal meet-ups to connect with other CHC nurses in your area.
- Webinars and Q&A sessions on CHC policy changes and best practice.
- Peer-led sessions on documentation, evidence gathering, and robust rationales.
- Career-focused events on maximising agency work, rates, and work-life balance.
Peer-Led CHC Knowledge Sharing
Our network thrives on real-world CHC experience. Members openly share learning, tools, and strategies to handle the everyday challenges of Continuing Healthcare work.
- Examples of strong rationales for eligibility and ineligibility decisions.
- Tips for MDT collaboration and managing difficult panel feedback.
- Guidance on using the National Framework consistently across ICBs.
- Support around appeals, complaints, and complex family expectations.
Support for Your Professional and Personal Wellbeing
We understand that CHC nursing is not just clinically and legally complex – it is also emotionally demanding. The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a space where you can be honest about how you feel, without judgement.
- Talk openly about stress, burnout and workload pressures with peers who understand.
- Share strategies for self-care and maintaining boundaries in agency roles.
- Access informal mentoring from more experienced CHC nurses.
- Feel less alone in decision-making and professionally challenging situations.
How the CHC Nurses Agency Network Helps Your Career
Career Development for CHC Agency Nurses
Whether you’re exploring CHC for the first time or have many years of experience, our network supports your continuous professional development in Continuing Healthcare nursing.
- Insights into different CHC roles: assessor, case manager, review nurse, fast-track, brokerage, appeals.
- Advice on transitioning from permanent roles to agency CHC work (or vice versa).
- Guidance on negotiating better agency rates and understanding contracts.
- Shared resources and recommendations for CHC-related training and courses.
Building Professional Contacts & Opportunities
Our members often discover new work opportunities and professional pathways through the network, including roles with different agencies and ICBs across the UK.
- Connect with CHC nurses working with a wide range of agencies and locations.
- Hear real feedback about different workplaces, teams, and ICBs.
- Learn where your skills might be most valued and better rewarded.
- Grow a trusted peer network that can support you throughout your career.
Shared Expertise in CHC Policy & Practice
Continuing Healthcare policy and practice evolves regularly. As a CHC agency nurse, it can be hard to stay on top of changes while juggling busy caseloads. Our network helps you keep your knowledge current.
- Peer updates on changes to the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare.
- Discussion of new ICB policies, processes and documentation requirements.
- Real examples of how different areas interpret “primary health need” and domain scoring.
- Collective problem-solving when guidance is unclear or applied inconsistently.
Who the CHC Nurses Agency Network Is For
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is open to registered nurses working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare in the UK, particularly those undertaking agency work.
- CHC nurse assessors (adult & older adult).
- CHC review nurses and case managers.
- Fast-track nurses and discharge-to-assess roles.
- Agency nurses transitioning into CHC from wards or community settings.
- Experienced CHC nurses seeking a like-minded professional community.
If you are a nurse working with CHC – or you are considering moving into CHC agency roles – our network gives you the connections, knowledge, and support you need to feel confident and valued.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
How to Become a Member
We welcome new members into our private CHC Agency Nurses Network. To protect confidentiality and maintain a safe space, our groups are invite-only and restricted to genuine CHC nurses.
- Register your interest via our website contact form or enquiry page.
- Confirm your role as a registered nurse with CHC or agency experience.
- Receive your invitation to join our private social media groups.
- Start connecting with hundreds of CHC nurses across the UK.
Once inside, you’ll have instant access to our community conversations, events, and shared expertise – available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Stay Connected, Informed and Supported
Many of our members comment that joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network has transformed how they feel about their work. Instead of feeling isolated or undervalued, they feel part of a strong, knowledgeable community that genuinely understands CHC practice.
As you get involved, you can be as active or as quiet as you like: some nurses contribute every day, while others mostly read, learn, and reach out when they need support – both approaches are welcome.
Conclusion: A Strong Community for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to connect, support and empower agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare. Through private groups, regular events, and everyday peer support, we help you navigate the pressures of CHC work, develop your career, and build long-term professional relationships and friendships.
If you are a CHC agency nurse looking for a trusted community that understands your world, we invite you to join us and become part of our network.
Get in Touch Today
Contact us today to find out how to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network, access our private social media groups, and receive updates about upcoming events and networking opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private professional community for UK Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses to connect, share knowledge and support each other.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or interested in, CHC roles (especially agency CHC nurses) across the UK can apply to join.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network free to join? Membership of our core social media community is currently free, subject to eligibility and our membership guidelines.
- How do I join the private social media groups? You can register your interest via our website or contact page, and once verified, you will receive an invitation link to our private groups.
- Are the discussions in the network confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only, moderated, and intended to be confidential spaces where members must not share identifiable patient or employer information.
- Do you run events or webinars for CHC nurses? Yes, we organise regular online sessions, informal meet-ups and webinars focused on CHC practice, policy updates and career development.
- Can the network help me develop my CHC skills? Yes, members frequently share practical tips, examples, and peer support to help you improve your CHC assessments, documentation and case management.
- Is this network linked to a specific nursing agency or ICB? No, we are an independent peer network of CHC agency nurses and are not tied to any single agency or Integrated Care Board.
- Can newly qualified nurses join if they want to get into CHC? Newly qualified nurses with an interest in CHC who are exploring agency or CHC roles are welcome to enquire about membership.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Please visit our website and use the contact or enquiry form to reach us about membership, events or collaboration opportunities.