CHC Nurses Agency Network: Support, Events & Training

Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network – a UK-wide, nurse‑led community for CHC agency nurses. Access confidential peer support, private social media groups, CHC-focused events, webinars and training to build confidence with assessments, DSTs, eligibility decisions and appeals. Connect with experienced Continuing Healthcare professionals, share resources and stay up to date with NHS CHC policy while developing your agency nursing career.






CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Support & Training for CHC Agency Nurses


CHC Nurses Agency Network: Professional Community for CHC Agency Nurses

A Supportive Network for CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community created by and for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community settings, and agency roles across the UK. We bring CHC agency nurses together to share knowledge, build meaningful professional connections, and access practical support in a confidential, nurse-led environment.

We understand the realities of agency and CHC nursing – from managing complex caseloads and assessments to navigating evolving funding criteria, legal frameworks, and multidisciplinary working. Our network gives you a safe space to ask questions, share experiences, and gain insight from colleagues who truly understand the pressures and rewards of CHC nursing practice.

Through regular events, private social media groups, specialist training, and peer support, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you stay informed, feel connected, and develop your nursing career with confidence.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an established, invite-only community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, including nurse assessors, case managers, clinical leads, and independent nurses working within or alongside CHC frameworks.

Membership gives you access to a private online space where you can:

  • Connect with experienced CHC agency nurses facing similar professional challenges.
  • Ask confidential questions about practice, funding, and assessments in real time.
  • Share resources, templates, and practical advice 24/7/365.
  • Attend regular CHC-focused events, webinars, and networking sessions.
  • Develop lasting professional relationships – and often genuine friendships – with colleagues across the UK.

Our aim is simple: to make your professional life as a CHC agency nurse easier, better supported, and more sustainable, while helping you deliver safe, person-centred, legally robust care.

Core Benefits of Joining CHC Nurses Agency Network

1. A Professional Community That Truly Understands CHC Nursing

Only another nurse understands what it feels like to balance complex CHC assessments, family expectations, MDT decisions, and agency pressures. Our community is built on peer understanding and mutual respect, so you never have to explain the basics – you can get straight to the heart of the issue.

  • Talk openly about clinical dilemmas, workload, and professional boundaries.
  • Discuss sensitive issues in confidential, invite-only groups.
  • Gain perspective and reassurance from colleagues with years of CHC experience.

2. Private Social Media Groups for 24/7 Peer Support

Our core network of CHC agency nurses connects primarily through secure, private social media groups that are carefully moderated and invitation-only. This ensures you can discuss real cases (appropriately anonymised), professional challenges, and system pressures in a safe environment.

  • Ask for advice on CHC assessments, DSTs, eligibility decisions, and appeals.
  • Share policy updates, tools, and learning resources in real time.
  • Access peer support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

3. Regular Events, Webinars & Networking for CHC Nurses

We run regular events and CHC-focused sessions designed to bring our community together, both online and in person where possible. These are relaxed, practical, and specifically tailored to the realities of CHC and agency nursing.

  • Join webinars, workshops, and Q&A sessions led by experienced CHC professionals.
  • Network with other agency nurses, case managers, and nurse assessors.
  • Stay up to date with Continuing Healthcare policy changes and best practice.

Many members build strong professional bonds at these events – and remain friends and colleagues for years afterwards.

4. Knowledge Sharing on CHC Practice, Policy & Compliance

CHC practice is complex, with frequent updates to guidance, case law, and local commissioning processes. Our network helps you stay ahead of change and feel more confident in your day-to-day work.

  • Share and discuss national frameworks, local policies, and commissioning guidance.
  • Explore real-world scenarios around eligibility, risk, best interest decisions, and disputes.
  • Benefit from the collective insight of hundreds of experienced CHC nurses.

5. Professional Development & CHC Training Opportunities

Beyond peer support, the CHC Nurses Agency Network signposts and develops training opportunities to help you deepen your knowledge and strengthen your professional profile as a CHC nurse.

  • Access or hear about training on CHC assessments, DST completion, appeals, and reviews.
  • Build confidence in documentation, decision-making, and multi-agency working.
  • Enhance your CV with participation in a recognised, specialist CHC nursing community.

Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?

Our community is open to a wide range of nursing professionals who are involved in or interested in NHS Continuing Healthcare and community-based complex care, including:

  • CHC agency nurses working in assessment, review, or case management roles.
  • Nurse assessors involved in Decision Support Tool (DST) completion and eligibility decisions.
  • Community and district nurses working with CHC-funded patients.
  • Learning disability, mental health, and complex care nurses linked to CHC packages.
  • Independent and bank nurses interested in developing their CHC expertise.

If you are a nurse working in or around CHC and want to feel more connected, more informed, and better supported in your role, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is for you.

How Our CHC Nursing Network Works

Joining the Network

We welcome new members who are actively working in or transitioning into CHC and agency nursing roles. Once accepted, you’ll be invited into our confidential social media groups and have full access to discussions, resources, and events.

  • Submit a simple expression of interest with details of your CHC or agency nursing experience.
  • Receive an invitation to join the relevant private groups for your area of practice.
  • Start engaging with the community at your own pace.

Online Community & Confidential Discussions

Our groups are designed to be safe, supportive, and professional. We encourage open dialogue about the realities of CHC work, while maintaining strict standards around confidentiality, respect, and patient anonymity.

  • Discuss complex cases, ethical challenges, and system pressures without judgment.
  • Receive honest, practical feedback from colleagues who understand CHC in practice.
  • Support one another through difficult situations and celebrate professional wins.

Events, Meet-Ups & Ongoing Networking

We organise a range of informal and structured events throughout the year to keep our community connected and thriving.

  • Online meet-ups to discuss current CHC issues, cases, and policy shifts.
  • Topic-focused sessions on eligibility, risk, documentation, legal frameworks, and appeals.
  • Opportunities to meet fellow CHC nurses, mentors, and collaborators.

Over time, many members find that their network becomes a core source of peer support, friendship, and collaboration in their professional lives.

Why CHC Agency Nurses Choose Our Network

Nurse-Led, Experience-Based Support

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is shaped by nurses who have worked extensively in CHC and agency environments. This means our discussions and events are grounded in reality, not theory, and directly relevant to the challenges you face every day.

Safe Space to Talk About Real Issues

From workload and burnout to difficult family meetings and contested eligibility decisions, our members use the network as a trusted sounding board for the full spectrum of CHC nursing issues.

Long-Term Professional Relationships & Friendships

Many nurses in the network develop long-term professional relationships that lead to collaboration, peer mentoring, and career opportunities – and often become genuine friendships that last well beyond a single contract or role.

Committed to High-Quality CHC Practice

Ultimately, our network exists to support you in delivering safe, person-centred, legally sound Continuing Healthcare. By sharing knowledge and supporting each other, we strengthen CHC nursing practice across the system.

How to Get Involved with CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you are a nurse working in CHC or agency roles and would like to join our community, we’d be delighted to hear from you. New members are warmly welcomed into our social media groups and events, regardless of whether you are newly moving into CHC or have many years’ experience.

Get in touch today to find out how to:

  • Apply to join our private CHC nursing groups.
  • Attend upcoming CHC-focused events and webinars.
  • Start building your network of like-minded CHC agency nurses.

Wherever you are in your CHC nursing journey, the CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a professional community you can rely on – for support, learning, and connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional, nurse-led community for agency and CHC nurses to connect, share knowledge, and access peer support.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is open to registered nurses working in or moving into Continuing Healthcare, community complex care, and CHC-related agency roles.
  3. Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Yes, our discussions and resources are focused on UK NHS Continuing Healthcare frameworks and practice.
  4. How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can express interest, and once accepted, you’ll receive invitations to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
  5. What kind of support will I receive as a member? Members gain 24/7 access to peer discussion, CHC practice advice, shared resources, and regular events and networking opportunities.
  6. Do you offer formal CHC training courses? We highlight and support access to CHC-related training and development opportunities, and some sessions are delivered directly through the network.
  7. Are the social media groups really confidential? Yes, all groups are private, invite-only spaces, and we require members to follow strict confidentiality and professionalism guidelines.
  8. How often do you run events for CHC agency nurses? We host regular online sessions and networking opportunities throughout the year, with dates shared within the network groups.
  9. Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details about any fees or membership arrangements are provided when you enquire about joining.
  10. Why should I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Joining gives you access to a supportive community of CHC experts who can help you navigate complex cases, stay updated, and grow your CHC nursing career.