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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Support, Training and Community for CHC Agency Nurses
A Specialist Network for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and related fields. We bring together agency nurses, nurse assessors, case managers and healthcare professionals who want to develop their CHC knowledge, expand their network and access ongoing peer support.
Our core purpose is to create a safe, confidential space where CHC nurses can connect, learn and share real-world experience. Through our private online groups, regular events and focused learning opportunities, we support nurses to navigate the complexities of CHC, improve practice and build long-term professional relationships.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an invitation-only professional network of around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses and allied professionals. Our members work across the UK in a variety of settings, including NHS Continuing Healthcare, community services, care homes and independent practice.
We are not a recruitment agency; instead, we are a specialist knowledge and support network for nurses engaged in CHC assessments, reviews, case management and complex care. Members can relax, ask questions, share challenges and support each other 24/7 within our secure, moderated, online communities.
Key Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
A Supportive Professional Community That Understands CHC
As any nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the pressures of clinical work and the emotional demands of complex cases. This is even more true in Continuing Healthcare, where decisions carry significant impact for patients, families and services.
Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can discuss professional issues openly with people who understand CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, appeals and the realities of working as an agency nurse.
Confidential, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
Our network is built around several private, invite-only social media groups where members share information, ask questions and support each other in real time. These online spaces are moderated and designed to be safe, respectful and confidential.
Members use these groups to discuss CHC practice, clarify guidance, explore complex cases (anonymised), share resources and stay up to date with national policy changes and best practice in Continuing Healthcare.
Regular Events, Meet-Ups and Learning Sessions
We run regular events – including virtual meet-ups, webinars, workshops and occasional in-person gatherings – to bring our CHC nursing community together. These sessions give you space to network, learn and build strong professional and personal connections.
Many nurses in our network first connect professionally and then become long-term friends, staying in touch and supporting one another throughout their CHC careers.
Professional Development for CHC Agency Nurses
Develop Your Career in Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is focused on helping you grow your CHC expertise and confidence. Through our collective experience, shared resources and signposting, you can strengthen your knowledge in areas such as:
- CHC assessment and eligibility processes
- Completion and quality assurance of the Decision Support Tool (DST)
- Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working and clinical documentation
- Appeals, reviews and dispute resolution in Continuing Healthcare
- Complex care planning, risk management and safeguarding
- Working safely and effectively as an agency nurse in CHC
Our community regularly shares updates, guidance and practical tips, helping you stay aligned with current NHS CHC frameworks and expectations.
Peer-Led Learning and Shared Expertise
Within the network, you will find CHC nurse assessors, case managers, clinical leads and highly experienced agency nurses. Members frequently share:
- Real-world learning from complex CHC cases
- Best practice for documentation and evidence gathering
- Advice on working with CCG/ICB teams and other professionals
- Hints for managing workload, boundaries and work–life balance
- Signposting to helpful CHC resources, training and tools
This peer-led approach ensures that support is always grounded in current practice and real experience, not just theory.
Events, Networking and Ongoing Support
CHC-Focused Networking Events and Meet-Ups
We host a range of CHC-focused networking events throughout the year, from informal online drop-in sessions to structured discussion groups on specific CHC topics. These events are designed to:
- Bring together CHC agency nurses from across the UK
- Encourage open discussion of current CHC challenges
- Share practice developments and policy changes
- Provide space for reflection, debrief and mutual support
Our events are relaxed, friendly and centred on what CHC nurses tell us they need.
24/7 Peer Support for CHC Agency Nurses
Because our network is built around active social media groups, support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Whatever your shift pattern, you will usually find someone online who understands CHC and can offer guidance or simply listen.
Many members say this round-the-clock access to peer support makes their professional life easier and reduces the sense of isolation that can come with agency work and remote CHC roles.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
Nurses Working in or Moving Into Continuing Healthcare
Our network is ideal for:
- Registered nurses working as agency CHC nurse assessors
- Agency nurses supporting CHC-funded packages in the community
- Nurses aspiring to move into Continuing Healthcare roles
- Case managers and clinical leads working closely with CHC
- Experienced CHC professionals who want to share expertise
Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, you will find others at similar stages to connect with and learn from.
Nurses Seeking Community, Not Just Information
We recognise that CHC practice can be demanding, emotionally taxing and often highly complex. The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists not only to share information, but also to provide a place where you can relax, be yourself and feel understood by people who know what your working day is really like.
Over time, many members form strong friendships that extend well beyond professional networking, offering long-term mutual support throughout their careers.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Trusted, Established Community of Around 500 CHC Professionals
Our core group of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals has grown organically through recommendation and trust. Members value the honesty, expertise and mutual respect that underpin all network interactions.
Because the community is made up of practising CHC nurses and related professionals, discussions are always relevant, current and grounded in real clinical practice.
A Safe, Confidential Space to Discuss Professional Issues
All of our main social media groups are private and invite-only, with clear membership rules and active moderation. This creates a safe environment where you can:
- Discuss challenging situations (in an anonymised and ethical way)
- Ask questions you may not feel comfortable asking elsewhere
- Seek reassurance, second opinions or signposting
- Share good practice and reflect on learning
Confidentiality and professionalism are core values of the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
Support That Fits Around Agency Work
Agency nursing and CHC roles often involve irregular hours, travel and changing teams. Our network is designed to fit around this reality, offering flexible, always-on support via online platforms and events scheduled at varied times.
Whether you are between shifts, on a break or at home, you can check in with the community, catch up on discussions and engage at a pace that works for you.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a nurse or CHC professional interested in joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, we would be delighted to welcome you. We regularly invite new members to join our private social media groups and events.
To get started, simply contact us via our website or social media channels to express your interest, and we will guide you through the short joining process. Once accepted, you will gain access to our confidential groups, event updates and the full support of our CHC nursing community.
Whether you are looking to expand your professional network, deepen your CHC knowledge or simply connect with others who understand your working world, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a confidential professional community for agency nurses and CHC practitioners to connect, share knowledge and access peer support.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network a recruitment agency? No, we are not a recruitment agency; we are a specialist networking and support community for nurses involved in Continuing Healthcare.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses, CHC nurse assessors, agency nurses, case managers and related CHC professionals are welcome to apply to join.
- How many members are in the network? Our core network consists of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK.
- How do I join your private social media groups? Contact us via our website or social media to express interest, and once approved you will receive an invitation to our private, invite-only groups.
- What kind of events do you run? We run online meet-ups, webinars, discussion groups and occasional in-person gatherings focused on CHC practice, networking and peer support.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details of any membership fees or free access options will be provided when you contact us to enquire about joining.
- Can I ask clinical or CHC process questions in the group? Yes, members regularly ask and answer questions about CHC assessments, DSTs, reviews and related professional issues in a confidential, anonymised way.
- Is the network suitable for nurses new to Continuing Healthcare? Absolutely, many members join when they are new to CHC and find the community invaluable for building confidence and understanding.
- How often are members active in the groups? Our social media groups are active 24-7-365, with members posting, responding and supporting each other every day.
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