CHC Nurses Agency Network – Professional Community, Training & Support for CHC Nurses
A Dedicated Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses. We bring together experienced CHC professionals to share knowledge, build lasting connections, and support each other in delivering safe, high-quality, compliant care.
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures, workload, and emotional demands of the role. Our network gives you a safe, confidential space to connect with colleagues who “get it”, discuss challenges, and access practical support tailored to the realities of CHC practice.
With a core membership of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we foster meaningful professional relationships that often develop into lifelong friendships. Members stay in touch daily through private, invite-only social media groups, as well as through our regular online and in‑person events.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than just a social space – it is a professional hub for CHC nurses that supports:
- Ongoing professional development in Continuing Healthcare
- Networking and peer support across the UK
- Sharing of best practice, resources and policies specific to CHC
- Discussion of complex clinical, legal and funding issues
- Access to relevant training, events and consultancy opportunities
Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, our network is designed to make your professional life easier, deepen your knowledge, and give you the confidence to navigate complex cases and systems.
Core Services & Support from CHC Nurses Agency Network
Professional Networking & Peer Support
Connect with Experienced CHC Agency Nurses
Our core purpose is to connect CHC agency nurses with each other in a trusted, professional environment. Membership gives you access to:
- Private, invite-only social media groups where members share professional issues 24/7/365
- Opportunities to build supportive peer relationships with nurses across agencies and regions
- A safe space to discuss clinical scenarios, CHC eligibility, funding disputes and caseload challenges
- Informal mentoring and advice from more experienced CHC practitioners
Many members develop long‑term friendships and supportive networks that last for years, improving resilience, wellbeing, and job satisfaction.
Regular CHC Events, Meet‑Ups & Workshops
Stay Up to Date with CHC Best Practice
We organise and promote regular events for CHC nurses, including online sessions and in‑person meet‑ups. These are designed to:
- Keep you updated on CHC policies, frameworks and national guidance
- Explore best practice in CHC assessments, reviews and care planning
- Offer practical sessions on documentation, evidence gathering and MDT working
- Provide time to relax, network and de‑stress with colleagues who understand your work
Our events are an ideal way to combine continuing professional development (CPD) with community building and peer-led learning.
CHC Training, Education & Skills Development
Specialist Learning for CHC Nurses and Agency Staff
Through the network, members gain access to information about CHC-specific training and learning opportunities that help enhance knowledge and skills in areas such as:
- CHC eligibility assessments and MDT processes
- Completion of checklists, Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and review documentation
- Person‑centred care planning and risk management in complex care
- Working effectively with ICBs, local authorities, providers and families
We signpost and share high‑quality training options so that CHC nurses can build confidence, remain compliant with national standards and maximise their professional impact.
Support with Complex CHC Cases & Transitions
Peer Insight for Challenging Situations
CHC agency nurses frequently manage complex, high‑risk cases and intricate transitions between care settings. Within our confidential groups, members can:
- Discuss approaches to complex CHC decisions, appeals and reviews
- Share strategies for safe transitions from hospital to home, care homes or supported living
- Explore multidisciplinary working, safeguarding concerns and conflict resolution
- Gain reassurance and perspective from nurses who have handled similar situations
All discussion is kept strictly confidential and focused on professional learning, never sharing identifiable patient information.
Support for Learning Disability & Complex Needs Care
Best Practice in Person‑Centred CHC
Many CHC nurses work with individuals with learning disabilities (LD), autism and complex physical or mental health needs. Within the network we:
- Share person‑centred approaches to care planning and risk assessment
- Discuss best practice around capacity, consent, the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding
- Promote care that supports independence, dignity, choice and safety
- Exchange practical tools and templates that can be adapted for use in clinical practice
This collective expertise helps CHC nurses provide more consistent, high‑quality care across diverse settings.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Relaxed, Supportive Space for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is intentionally designed as a relaxed, friendly space where you can be open about the realities of CHC nursing. Members benefit from:
- A non‑judgemental community that understands the pressures of agency work and CHC caseloads
- Opportunities to offload, debrief and reflect with colleagues
- A sense of belonging and shared identity within a niche specialist field
- Improved wellbeing, resilience and job satisfaction
Many nurses tell us that being part of the network has helped them stay in CHC nursing longer, by reducing isolation and providing a consistent source of support.
Professional Growth, Insight & Opportunities
Alongside social and emotional support, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps drive your professional growth by:
- Keeping you up to date with CHC guidance, national updates and policy changes
- Highlighting potential career and agency opportunities in the CHC field
- Enabling you to learn from complex cases shared (anonymously) by peers
- Supporting you to strengthen your clinical judgment, documentation and advocacy skills
By combining community, training, events and shared expertise, we help CHC agency nurses deliver better outcomes for patients while feeling more confident and supported in practice.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Our network is open to:
- Registered nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Agency nurses regularly involved in CHC assessments, reviews or funded care packages
- Nurses working with ICBs, local authorities, community teams, care homes or domiciliary care providers where CHC is a core part of the role
- CHC nurses in all regions of the UK looking for a supportive professional community
If you are actively involved in CHC and want to connect, learn and grow with like‑minded professionals, we welcome you to get in touch and express your interest in joining.
How Our Private Social Media Groups Work
To protect members and ensure open, honest discussion, our groups are:
- Confidential and invite‑only – membership is moderated and restricted to verified CHC nurses
- Active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, reflecting the reality of shift work
- Used to share professional issues, questions, learning points, useful resources and policy updates
- Moderated to maintain respectful, professional and ethical standards at all times
We encourage reflective discussion and learning, while always respecting patient confidentiality, data protection and professional codes of conduct.
Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC nurse or agency nurse interested in joining our community, accessing events, or finding out more about what we do, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us today to:
- Request access to our private social media groups
- Learn about upcoming CHC events, workshops and meet‑ups
- Explore how the network can support your professional development and wellbeing
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to help you thrive in your CHC career, build meaningful professional connections, and deliver the very best care to those you support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses, focused on networking, support, and shared learning.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership is open to registered nurses who are actively involved in CHC work, particularly those working through nursing agencies.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Please contact us directly for current information on membership arrangements and any associated costs.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Once you contact us and your CHC role is verified, we will send you an invitation to our confidential, invite‑only groups.
- What kind of issues are discussed in the groups? Members discuss professional CHC issues such as eligibility, assessments, documentation, complex cases and policy updates, always maintaining confidentiality.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We signpost and share information about high‑quality CHC training and events and may host or collaborate on specialist sessions for members.
- How often do you run events or meet‑ups? We run and promote CHC‑focused events on a regular basis throughout the year, both online and in person.
- Is the network only for UK-based CHC nurses? Yes, our focus is on nurses working within the UK CHC framework and related health and social care systems.
- Can I get help with complex CHC cases? While we do not provide case management, you can seek peer insight and guidance from experienced CHC nurses within our confidential groups.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get in touch via our website or designated contact channels to learn more, ask questions, or request to join the network.