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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
Specialist Network for CHC Agency Nurses & Healthcare Professionals
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses and healthcare staff working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community care and agency nursing roles across the UK. We bring together experienced CHC nurses, agency professionals and independent practitioners to share knowledge, build connections and improve outcomes for patients with complex needs.
Our network offers a safe, supportive and confidential space where nurses can ask questions, swap experiences, and access practical guidance on CHC assessments, care planning, community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL) processes and related community care issues. We understand that only another nurse truly appreciates the pressures, responsibility and emotional demands of nursing – which is why peer support is at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse, newly moving into Continuing Healthcare, or working as an agency nurse supporting CHC packages, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you build confidence, grow your expertise and feel part of a like‑minded professional community.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Professional Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an invite-only, professionally-focused community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals from across the UK. We connect nurses who work in Continuing Healthcare, complex community care, learning disability services, mental health, and other settings where CHC funding, case management and legal frameworks are central to care delivery.
Our members use the network to:
- Ask real-world questions about CHC eligibility, DSTs (Decision Support Tools), reviews and appeals
- Share practical experiences of case management and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working
- Discuss the impact of policy and legal changes on CHC and community care practice
- Access peer-led support on community DOL, MCA, safeguarding and best interests decisions
- Build lasting professional connections, friendships and mentorships
We know that CHC work can be intense, complex and often isolating – especially for agency nurses and independent practitioners. Our network gives you a place to relax, offload and collaborate with colleagues who really understand your role.
Join a Supportive CHC Nursing Community
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
Confidential Discussion Spaces for CHC & Agency Nurses
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network are invited to join our private, confidential social media groups, where we share professional issues and support each other 24/7, 365 days a year. These invite-only groups are designed to be safe spaces for nurses to talk openly about:
- Complex CHC cases and challenging family or MDT dynamics (with respect for confidentiality)
- Best practice in care planning, documentation, risk management and safeguarding
- Balancing agency work with personal wellbeing, self-care and work–life boundaries
- Career moves, opportunities and navigating different CHC and community roles
Many nurses in our network form strong friendships and professional alliances that continue for years. We actively welcome new members and make it easy to settle in, connect and start benefiting from the collective knowledge of experienced CHC nurses.
Events, Workshops & Networking for CHC Nurses
Regular Meet-Ups, Learning Sessions & Online Events
Stay Up-to-Date with Continuing Healthcare Practice
We run regular events for CHC nurses and agency professionals, both online and in-person, to support ongoing learning, reflection and networking. These sessions are designed to be practical, interactive and directly relevant to day-to-day CHC practice.
Our events typically include:
- Webinars and workshops on CHC eligibility, evidence gathering, MDTs and appeals
- Discussion groups on complex case studies, ethical dilemmas and professional boundaries
- Update sessions on policy changes affecting CHC, community DOL, MCA and safeguarding
- Informal meet-ups where nurses can de-stress, share stories and connect socially
By attending CHC Nurses Agency Network events, you keep your knowledge current, learn from others’ experiences and build a strong, supportive professional network that travels with you throughout your nursing career.
Knowledge-Sharing on CHC, Community DOL & Case Management
Peer-Led Support for Complex Continuing Healthcare Work
Real-World Guidance from Nurses on the Front Line
Our network is a rich source of practical insight on the most complex aspects of Continuing Healthcare and community practice. Members regularly share advice and experiences around:
- CHC processes: checklists, DSTs, MDTs, panel decisions, reviews and appeals
- Care planning: person-centred care plans for complex physical, cognitive and behavioural needs
- Community DOL: identifying potential deprivation of liberty, completing community DOL applications, and working with local authorities
- MCA & best interests: capacity assessments, best interest decisions, working with families and advocates
- Safeguarding: raising concerns, multi-agency working and documentation
- Case coordination: collaborating with CHC teams, providers, social care and families
While we are not a regulatory body or a formal consultancy, the collective expertise within the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives members access to a breadth of lived experience that is rarely found in a single organisation.
Professional Development & Career Support for CHC Nurses
Grow Your Career in Continuing Healthcare & Community Nursing
Guidance for Agency, Bank and Independent Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you to shape and grow your career in CHC, community and agency nursing. Through our community you can:
- Discover different roles within CHC – assessors, case managers, reviewers, appeals nurses and more
- Gain insight into working with NHS CHC teams, CCG/ICB structures and local authorities
- Learn how to present your skills and experience for CHC-specific job opportunities
- Get peer feedback on interviews, applications and career decisions
- Develop greater confidence in your professional judgement and leadership in complex cases
Agency nurses in particular can feel disconnected from permanent teams and development opportunities. Our network helps close that gap, offering continuous learning and peer-driven support wherever you work.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Benefits of Being Part of Our CHC Nursing Community
What Our Members Value Most
Nurses join and stay in the CHC Nurses Agency Network because it offers:
- Genuine understanding – a community of nurses who face the same emotional and professional challenges
- Safe, confidential spaces – invite-only groups where you can ask questions without judgement
- 24/7 support – someone is almost always online to listen, share ideas or point you to useful resources
- Professional growth – events, discussions and peer support that build your CHC knowledge and confidence
- Long-term connections – many nurses in our network become friends and stay in touch for years
Being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network means you never have to navigate the complexities of CHC and community care alone. You have a community behind you – to support you, challenge you and help you deliver the best possible care to the people you serve.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Open to CHC, Community & Agency Nurses Across the UK
Our network is ideal for:
- Registered nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare teams
- Agency and bank nurses delivering CHC-funded packages in the community or care homes
- Independent CHC practitioners and case managers
- Community nurses, LD nurses and mental health nurses involved in CHC assessments or funded packages
- Senior healthcare support workers working closely with CHC nurses and teams (by invitation)
If you are involved in CHC, complex community care or agency nursing and want to learn, share and connect, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is for you.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members throughout the year. To join the CHC Nurses Agency Network and gain access to our private social media groups and events:
- Contact us via our website enquiry form or designated email address
- Provide a brief outline of your current role and CHC/community experience
- Once accepted, you will receive invite links to our confidential groups and event notifications
Becoming part of the network is straightforward, and you can engage at the level that feels right for you – from quietly learning through posts to actively contributing your own expertise.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you would like to know more about the CHC Nurses Agency Network, our community, events or how to get involved, please get in touch. We are passionate about supporting CHC and agency nurses to feel connected, empowered and informed in their practice.
Join us today to expand your professional network, deepen your CHC knowledge and be part of a supportive community that understands exactly what it means to work in Continuing Healthcare.
FAQs – CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, complex community care and agency roles across the UK.
- Who can join the network? Registered nurses and relevant professionals involved in CHC, community care or agency nursing are welcome to apply to join.
- Is membership free? Membership access to our core online community is typically free, with some optional paid events or resources where applicable.
- How do I join the private social media groups? After contacting us and being accepted, you will receive secure invite links to our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- What kind of support will I get as a member? You will gain 24/7 peer support, shared resources, practical advice, and opportunities to discuss CHC, DOL, MCA and case management issues with experienced colleagues.
- Do you provide formal CHC training courses? We offer educational events and peer-led sessions that support CHC learning, though we are primarily a networking and support community rather than a formal training provider.
- Are the discussions confidential? Our groups are invite-only and confidential, and members are expected to maintain strict professional standards and anonymise case details.
- Do you organise in-person events? Yes, we periodically run in-person meet-ups and networking events alongside our regular online sessions and webinars.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? We are UK-focused, especially around NHS CHC and UK legislation, but nurses with an interest in UK CHC practice may enquire about joining.
- How do I get started? Simply contact us via our website or email with details of your role in CHC or community nursing, and we will guide you through the joining process.
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