CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Support, Training & Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Supporting UK CHC Agency Nurses with Training, Consultancy & Community
The CHC Nurses Agency Network brings together agency nurses and healthcare professionals involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) to share knowledge, gain specialist training and build strong professional connections. Our mission is to make agency nursing in CHC safer, easier and more rewarding by providing expert guidance, peer support and access to high‑quality learning opportunities.
Whether you’re an experienced CHC nurse assessor, a case manager, or new to Continuing Healthcare, our network helps you stay compliant, confident and connected while working across different NHS trusts, ICBs, local authorities and community care providers.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community of around 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK. We provide:
- A safe, confidential space to discuss real‑world CHC practice issues 24‑7‑365.
- Access to specialist CHC training, updates and resources to support your clinical and professional development.
- Regular in‑person and online events to help you learn, network and relax with colleagues who understand your role.
- Peer support and mentoring for nurses working in CHC assessments, reviews, appeals and case management.
Our network is built by nurses, for nurses – recognising that only another nurse truly understands the pressure, responsibility and complexity of working in Continuing Healthcare.
Specialist CHC Training & Professional Development for Agency Nurses
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Skills, Eligibility & Funding Training
We offer targeted Continuing Healthcare training designed specifically for agency nurses working in or moving into CHC roles. Our programmes help you understand and apply:
- CHC National Framework and key guidance updates.
- Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) completion in line with national standards.
- Eligibility criteria, scoring and evidence‑based clinical rationales.
- Fast Track, reviews, appeals and interaction with local authority social care.
- Working effectively with ICBs, local authorities and MDTs as an agency nurse.
Our training is delivered by experienced CHC nurses and case managers with extensive practice in NHS Continuing Healthcare, ensuring that what you learn is practical, current and directly relevant to day‑to‑day work.
Compliance, Documentation & CQC‑Ready Practice
Agency nurses working in CHC must consistently meet NMC, NHS and CQC standards while moving between different organisations. Our development sessions focus on:
- Best practice in record‑keeping, clinical documentation and evidence gathering for CHC.
- Maintaining compliance and governance across multiple placements and providers.
- Risk management, safeguarding and defensible decision‑making in complex cases.
- Professional boundaries and accountability when working autonomously as an agency nurse.
This support helps you protect your registration, strengthen your professional profile and deliver safe, person‑centred care in every setting you work in.
Expert Consultancy & Support for CHC Practice
Practice Support for CHC Assessors, Case Managers & Review Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network also offers informal consultancy support to help nurses navigate complex Continuing Healthcare scenarios. Within our community, you can:
- Discuss challenging eligibility decisions and case examples (confidentially and anonymised).
- Share approaches to multidisciplinary team (MDT) working and difficult family meetings.
- Seek advice on appeals, retrospectives and dispute resolution.
- Gain peer input on best practice for robust clinical rationales and documentation.
This collective expertise helps you build confidence, avoid common pitfalls and stay aligned with national CHC standards, even when working independently on agency contracts.
Support with Transitions, Complex Care & Community Pathways
Many CHC nurses work across boundaries, managing discharge to assess (D2A), complex community packages and placements in care homes or supported living. Our network actively shares:
- Practical strategies for safe hospital‑to‑home transitions and reduction of readmissions.
- Approaches to complex care planning in community and residential settings.
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, dementia and long‑term conditions under CHC.
- Tips on joint‑funding, sectioning interfaces and Community DoLS processes.
Through shared learning and case discussion, we support you to coordinate person‑centred, legally sound and sustainable care for people with complex needs.
A Relaxed, Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Private, Confidential Social Media Groups
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network are our invite‑only social media groups, where around 500 CHC agency nurses actively support each other all year round. Inside these groups, members:
- Ask clinical and professional questions in a non‑judgemental environment.
- Share updates on CHC policy, practice changes and ICB expectations.
- Discuss agency work conditions, rates, contracts and working environments.
- Offer emotional support to colleagues managing high‑pressure caseloads.
The groups are run by nurses, moderated for confidentiality and respect, and designed to be a safe place where you can be open about the realities of CHC work.
Regular Events, Networking & Peer Support
We run regular events – both online and in person – to bring our community of CHC agency nurses together to:
- Attend workshops, webinars and Q&A sessions on CHC topics and wider clinical issues.
- Network with other nurses, share experience and build long‑term professional relationships.
- Relax socially with colleagues who understand the daily stress and emotional load of CHC work.
- Connect with potential mentors, collaborators and future opportunities.
Many nurses in our network not only become colleagues, but also friends who remain in touch for years, offering mutual support as careers develop and evolve.
Key Areas of CHC Nurses Agency Network Support
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Practice & Assessment
We support nurses to deliver safe, consistent CHC assessments, DSTs, checklists and reviews in line with the National Framework.
Case Management & Complex Care Coordination
Our community shares expertise in case management, complex care planning and multidisciplinary coordination across health and social care.
Learning Disabilities & Mental Health in CHC
Members exchange best practice for supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, dementia and mental health needs under CHC and joint‑funded pathways.
Professional Wellbeing & Work–Life Balance
We recognise the emotional strain agency nurses face and encourage peer support, shared coping strategies and wellbeing resources within the network.
Career Development in CHC Agency Nursing
Through advice, contacts and events, the network helps you progress your CHC career, explore new roles and strengthen your professional profile.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is run by experienced CHC agency nurses who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of working in Continuing Healthcare.
Specialist CHC Knowledge & Up‑to‑Date Guidance
Members benefit from real‑time sharing of CHC practice, policy changes and learning that you rarely access through individual contracts alone.
24/7 Peer Support & Professional Community
You are never working alone: you can ask questions, seek reassurance and get feedback from colleagues at any time of the day or night.
Networking, Friendship & Long‑Term Connections
Many nurses in our network develop lasting friendships and professional partnerships that continue as they move between roles and organisations.
Safe, Confidential Space to Talk Honestly
Our private groups offer a place to discuss sensitive issues, difficult cases and workplace challenges in a supportive, moderated environment.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in or interested in NHS Continuing Healthcare, you are welcome to join our community. To get started:
- Contact us via our website to express your interest in joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
- We will provide details of our private social media groups and upcoming events.
- Once approved, you can join our invite‑only online communities and begin connecting with other CHC agency nurses.
Join hundreds of other CHC agency professionals who already rely on the CHC Nurses Agency Network for specialist support, training and community.
FAQs About CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK‑wide professional community for agency nurses working in or interested in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
- Who can join the network? Any registered nurse working as, or planning to work as, an agency nurse in CHC, case management or related roles can apply to join.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Yes, we are focused on nurses practising within the UK NHS and social care CHC frameworks.
- Do you provide formal CHC training? We offer specialist training sessions, webinars and learning resources focused on CHC eligibility, assessment and best practice.
- How do I access the private social media groups? After you contact us and join the network, you will receive invitations to our confidential, invite‑only groups.
- Is there a fee to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership terms may vary over time, so please contact us directly for current information about any fees.
- What kind of issues are discussed in the groups? Members discuss CHC practice questions, complex cases (anonymised), policy changes, agency work, wellbeing and career development.
- Do you help with CHC careers and job opportunities? While we are not a recruitment agency, our community often shares information about CHC roles, contracts and professional opportunities.
- Can I get one‑to‑one support or advice? You can seek peer guidance within the network, and in some cases we may signpost you to additional specialist support or resources.
- How do I get started with joining? Simply contact us via our website or preferred contact channel, and we will guide you through the short joining process.