CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your Specialist Community for CHC Nursing Support, Training and Networking
Connecting, Supporting and Developing Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses Across the UK
In the fast-evolving world of UK Continuing Healthcare (CHC), agency nurses play a crucial role in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care in both community and acute settings.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to connect CHC agency nurses, provide specialist support and peer-to-peer advice, and help you build knowledge, confidence and professional resilience in this highly complex field.
What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated, invite-only professional community for UK-based nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), Fast Track, complex care and related community pathways.
Our growing network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals stays connected through confidential private social media groups, regular events and informal peer support to make working in CHC safer, easier and more rewarding.
Our Purpose and Core Values
Our purpose is to support and empower CHC agency nurses by creating a trusted space to share knowledge, ask questions and grow professionally.
We are guided by values of integrity, collaboration, clinical excellence, respect and person‑centred care in every aspect of our community and the guidance we share.
Specialist Community for CHC Agency Nurses
A Safe Space Where CHC Nurses Truly Understand Each Other
Only another nurse truly understands the pressures of CHC work – tight timescales, complex MDTs, funding decisions, community DOLs and safeguarding responsibilities.
Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can talk openly with colleagues who understand CHC frameworks, DSTs, eligibility criteria and day-to-day realities of agency nursing.
Private Social Media Groups for 24/7 Support
Our network is centred around a series of confidential, invite-only social media groups for CHC agency nurses.
Members share professional issues, clinical scenarios and CHC-related questions 24-7-365, providing rapid peer support, practical tips and moral encouragement.
These groups are moderated to maintain professional standards, confidentiality and respect for patients, colleagues and organisations.
Building Lasting Professional Relationships and Friendships
Many nurses who join the CHC Nurses Agency Network go on to form long-term professional connections and friendships.
Our members regularly keep in touch beyond formal events, supporting each other through complex CHC cases, career decisions and the everyday challenges of agency nursing.
Professional Development and Continuing Healthcare Learning
Knowledge Sharing on CHC Frameworks and Best Practice
CHC is a fast-moving area with frequent updates to National Framework guidance, local policies and CCG/ICB processes.
Through our network, nurses share up-to-date information, real-world examples and practical interpretations of CHC guidance to support safe, defensible clinical decision-making.
Support with CHC Assessments, Reviews and Complex Cases
Members can discuss anonymised scenarios around CHC checklists, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), Fast Track pathways and eligibility reviews.
The network provides peer-led insight into preparing for MDTs, documenting clinical rationales, managing disagreements and ensuring robust, person-centred care planning.
Pre-Inspection Awareness and Quality-Focused Practice
While we are not a regulator, our community regularly discusses best practice relating to CQC expectations, governance, documentation and professional accountability.
By learning from each other’s experiences, CHC agency nurses can feel more confident in maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance wherever they are placed.
Supporting CHC Agency Nurses in Complex Community Care
Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism and Complex Needs in CHC
Many CHC agency nurses work with individuals who have Learning Disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and complex behavioural needs.
Members openly share approaches to person‑centred care planning, Positive Behaviour Support, risk management and promoting independence within CHC-funded packages.
Case Management and Coordinated Care Approaches
Community CHC often demands a case management mindset – coordinating between families, MDTs, providers and commissioners.
Within the network, nurses discuss practical strategies for communication, escalation, documentation, safeguarding and collaborative working to keep patients safe and supported.
Community DoLS, Legal Literacy and Ethical Practice
CHC agency nurses frequently encounter Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) or Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)‑type issues.
Our groups provide a space to explore the ethical, legal and practical dimensions of restrictions, consent, capacity assessments and recording rationales – always with patient rights at the centre.
Events, Meet-ups and Online Sessions for CHC Agency Nurses
Regular Networking Events and Peer Meet-Ups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in‑person events designed to bring our community together.
These sessions focus on networking, mutual support, sharing best practice and giving nurses space to relax with colleagues who truly understand CHC.
Topic-Focused Sessions on CHC Practice
We periodically host focused discussions and informal training-style sessions on topics such as CHC eligibility, Fast Track, complex behaviour, safeguarding, documentation standards and more.
These events are grounded in the realities of agency work, night shifts, lone working and community visits, ensuring content is practical and relevant.
A Relaxed, Supportive Environment for Professional Growth
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed as a place where nurses can relax, de‑stress and be themselves, while still growing in confidence and competence.
We actively encourage open conversation, kindness and mutual respect so all members feel welcome, valued and supported.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Make Agency Life in CHC Easier and More Sustainable
Working as a CHC agency nurse can be isolating – different locations, changing teams and complex expectations.
By joining our network, you gain instant access to a knowledgeable community who can help you problem-solve, share experiences and reduce the sense of working alone.
Enhance Your CHC Knowledge and Career Prospects
Engaging with the CHC Nurses Agency Network supports your continuing professional development (CPD) and broadens your understanding of CHC practice across multiple regions and settings.
This shared learning can strengthen your clinical confidence, employability and long-term career options within CHC, community care and complex case management.
Join a Community That Understands the Realities of Nursing
Above all, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is about nurses supporting nurses.
We recognise the emotional load, daily pressures and professional responsibilities of CHC practice – and we are here to help you feel heard, understood and professionally supported.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a registered nurse working in, or interested in, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Fast Track, complex community care or CHC-related pathways, we welcome your interest in joining our network.
New members are invited into our private, confidential social media groups and events, where you can start connecting with CHC nursing colleagues straight away.
To enquire about joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, please contact us via our website or existing members’ recommendations so we can guide you through the simple joining process.
FAQs About the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a private UK-wide community of around 500 CHC agency nurses who support each other through confidential online groups, events and peer networking.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or with a strong interest in, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Fast Track and complex community care pathways are welcome to enquire about joining.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership arrangements may vary over time, so please contact us directly for current information on any fees or requirements.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once accepted into the network, you will receive invitations and links to join our confidential, invite‑only social media communities.
- What kind of topics are discussed in the network? Members discuss CHC eligibility, DSTs, Fast Track, care planning, documentation, safeguarding, community DoLS and everyday professional challenges in CHC.
- Are the discussions confidential? Yes, all groups are private and moderated, and members are expected to maintain strict professional confidentiality and anonymise any patient details.
- Do you run training or formal CPD courses? We primarily focus on peer learning and topic-based sessions, and any structured CPD-style opportunities will be clearly advertised within the network.
- Can I attend events if I am new to CHC? Yes, nurses who are new to CHC or exploring CHC agency work are welcome to learn from more experienced colleagues in a supportive environment.
- Will joining the network help my CHC career? Being part of the network can enhance your CHC knowledge, confidence, visibility and access to peer support, all of which can positively impact your career.
- How do I get in touch to join? You can contact us through our website or via an existing member’s recommendation, and we will share the next steps for joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is committed to supporting CHC agency nurses to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care – while feeling connected, informed and professionally valued every step of the way.