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CHC Nurses Agency Network | Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
A Dedicated Community for CHC Agency Nurses in Continuing Healthcare
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses. We bring together nurses working across CHC, community, and complex care settings to share expertise, build professional connections, and access tailored support that makes agency nursing easier, safer, and more rewarding.
Only another nurse truly understands the pressure, responsibility, and emotional strain that comes with nursing. Our network provides a safe, supportive space where CHC nurses can connect with like-minded professionals, gain practical knowledge, and strengthen their careers while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a peer-led professional network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who collaborate, learn, and support each other every day. From first-time agency nurses to highly experienced CHC case managers and assessors, we provide a central hub for community, learning, and professional growth.
Our members work across NHS Continuing Healthcare, independent providers, community care, and complex home-care settings. By joining our network, you gain instant access to a confidential online community where professional issues, clinical scenarios, and CHC practice updates are shared 24/7.
A Safe Space to Connect, Relax and Share
Agency nursing can be isolating, especially for CHC nurses working independently in the community or on ad-hoc contracts. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a place to relax, debrief, and connect with people who truly understand your work.
- Private, invite-only social media and online discussion groups
- Non-judgemental peer support for daily work-related stress
- Space to talk openly about CHC caseloads and professional pressures (within confidentiality and regulatory boundaries)
- Opportunities to form long-lasting friendships and professional alliances
Many nurses in our network become friends, mentors, and trusted colleagues for years, providing emotional, professional, and practical support through the ups and downs of agency life.
Regular Events & Networking for CHC Nurses
We run regular events designed specifically for CHC agency nurses to build relationships, learn, and share experiences. These sessions blend social connection with real-world CHC learning and practice support.
Types of Events We Offer
- Online networking meet-ups: Informal virtual gatherings where CHC nurses can introduce themselves, share current challenges, and connect.
- Peer case discussion forums: Structured sessions to explore real-life CHC scenarios, eligibility issues, and complex care planning.
- Skills and update webinars: Short, focused online events covering new CHC guidance, documentation expectations, and best practice.
- In-person social events (where available): Chances to meet colleagues face-to-face, build friendships and decompress outside work.
These events help you expand your professional network in CHC, boost your confidence, and create a sense of belonging within the CHC nursing community.
Specialist CHC Training and Professional Development
Alongside community and peer support, the CHC Nurses Agency Network provides targeted Continuing Healthcare training and professional development to help you navigate complex CHC systems with confidence.
Our resources and sessions focus on the real challenges that CHC agency nurses face each day – from eligibility assessments and appeals to care planning, documentation, and working across multiple organisations.
Key CHC Topics and Learning Areas
- CHC Eligibility and Checklist/DST Processes: Understanding national frameworks, criteria, and evidence-gathering for robust CHC assessments.
- Care Planning in CHC Settings: Developing safe, person-centred care plans for complex physical, mental health, and learning disability needs.
- Funding, Appeals and Disputes: Navigating funding pathways, appeals, local resolution meetings, and multidisciplinary working.
- Documentation and Legal Frameworks: Accurate record-keeping, best interest decisions, MCA, DOL and safeguarding in CHC practice.
- Working as a CHC Agency Nurse: Managing workload, boundaries, communication with commissioners, and protecting your registration.
Training is delivered in practical, accessible formats that align with the realities of agency work, helping you stay compliant, confident, and up-to-date with CHC requirements.
24/7 Confidential Peer Support and Discussion Groups
One of the core strengths of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our 24-7-365 confidential peer support delivered through private invite-only social media and online groups.
Within these groups, our community of around 500 CHC agency nurses can:
- Ask questions about CHC processes, cases, and best practice
- Share updates on national CHC guidance and policy changes
- Discuss workplace challenges, boundaries, and agency-related issues
- Gain reassurance and second opinions from experienced CHC professionals
- Offer and receive emotional support during stressful times
All discussions are moderated to maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive environment that protects confidentiality and aligns with NMC expectations.
Support Across CHC, Community and Complex Care Settings
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network work across a wide range of settings, giving you access to shared experience in almost every aspect of Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Community-based CHC packages of care
- Hospital discharge and CHC fast-track pathways
- Complex physical and neurological conditions
- Learning disability and autism in CHC contexts
- Mental health, dementia, and behavioural support needs
By joining our network, you benefit from the knowledge of colleagues who have “been there and done it” in similar roles, helping you manage risk, problem-solve and advocate effectively for patients.
Professional Growth, Confidence and Career Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is not a recruitment agency; it is a professional development and support hub for nurses already working within or moving into CHC agency roles. Our aim is to help you:
- Deepen your specialist knowledge of Continuing Healthcare
- Build confidence in assessments, documentation, and decision-making
- Develop your profile as an experienced CHC agency professional
- Access informal mentorship from more experienced CHC colleagues
- Explore new career opportunities within the CHC and complex care sector
As you engage with the network, you naturally build a reputation among peers – opening doors to collaboration, learning, and new professional paths.
Why CHC Agency Nurses Choose the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Nurses join and stay with the CHC Nurses Agency Network because it is tailored specifically to the real-world needs of CHC agency nurses. Our community offers:
- Genuine peer understanding: Everyone in the network understands the pressures and complexity of CHC work.
- Ongoing learning: Regular discussions, updates and events help you stay on top of CHC changes.
- Emotional and professional support: A safe, confidential space to talk openly about professional challenges.
- Stronger professional identity: Feel less isolated and more connected as a CHC specialist.
- Accessible at any time: Online, flexible, and available 24/7 around your shifts and commitments.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced CHC assessor, the network gives you the community and tools you need to thrive in agency practice.
Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC agency nurse – or you are moving into CHC agency work – you are welcome to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network and become part of our supportive professional community.
Membership gives you access to:
- Private, invite-only social media and online groups
- Regular online and (where available) in-person events
- Peer-led CHC discussions and shared resources
- Opportunities to grow, learn and develop your CHC career
Start your journey with the CHC Nurses Agency Network today and connect with agency nurses who understand your world, share your values, and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred Continuing Healthcare.
How to Get Involved
To find out more about joining our network, accessing our private groups, or attending upcoming events, simply contact us via our website or social media channels. Once verified as a CHC nurse, you will receive an invitation to our confidential core network so you can start connecting, learning, and sharing straight away.
FAQs about the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a peer-led community and support hub for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and CHC agency roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses who are working in, or moving into, CHC agency or Continuing Healthcare roles are welcome to apply to join.
- Is the network a recruitment agency? No, we are not a recruitment agency; we are a professional peer network focused on connection, learning, and support for CHC nurses.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can register your interest via our website or social channels, and once verified as a CHC nurse you will be invited into our private groups.
- Is there a cost to join? Membership options vary depending on current offers and services, so please contact us directly for up-to-date information on any fees.
- What kind of support will I receive? You’ll gain access to confidential peer discussion groups, professional advice from other CHC nurses, events, webinars, and shared learning resources.
- Do you provide CHC training? We offer peer-led learning, webinars, and discussions on CHC topics such as eligibility, care planning, documentation and legal frameworks.
- Can I get help with complex CHC cases? While we cannot give case-specific clinical instructions, you can discuss scenarios in a generalised way and gain insights from peers experienced in similar CHC situations.
- Are the online groups really active? Yes, our confidential invite-only groups are active 24-7-365, with around 500 CHC nurses sharing questions, updates and support on a daily basis.
- Why should I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Joining helps you feel less isolated, stay updated on CHC practice, build your professional network, and gain the support of colleagues who truly understand CHC agency nursing.
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