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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
The UK’s Dedicated Community for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, supportive community created by and for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care settings across the UK. We bring CHC agency nurses together to share knowledge, access expert guidance, build professional contacts, and support each other through the challenges of modern nursing.
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we provide a confidential, invite-only space where nurses can discuss real issues, develop their careers, and stay up to date with best practice in CHC assessments, CQC requirements, community DOL applications, and person-centred care.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A professional community built exclusively for CHC agency nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than a social group – it is a professional support network for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, community nursing, and complex care. We understand that only another nurse truly appreciates the pressures of long shifts, complex caseloads, and regulatory expectations, so we provide a safe space for practical and emotional support.
Members connect through our private social media groups, regular online and in-person events, and ongoing peer-to-peer contact. Many nurses build friendships that last for years, helping reduce isolation and burnout while boosting confidence and resilience in their CHC roles.
A relaxed space to share issues, learn and grow
Our network is designed as a place to relax, offload and grow professionally. Nurses openly share real-world challenges and solutions, from handling complex CHC assessments to navigating CQC expectations in community settings.
We encourage respectful, confidential discussion about clinical practice, documentation, legal frameworks, care planning and professional boundaries, so that members can improve the quality and safety of the care they deliver.
How the CHC Nurses Agency Network Supports Nurses
Peer Support & Private Social Media Groups
24/7 peer support with nurses who understand CHC
We maintain several confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can connect 24-7-365. Whether you are on a night shift, between visits, or debriefing after a difficult day, there is always someone online who understands what you are going through.
Nurses use these groups to ask questions, share experiences, discuss complex cases (anonymously), and access real-time peer advice around CHC funding, DOLs, risk management, safeguarding, documentation and more.
Events, Meet-Ups & Networking Opportunities
Regular events to bring CHC nurses together
We organise regular online and in-person events including informal meet-ups, workshops, webinars and networking sessions focused on Continuing Healthcare, complex care, and community practice. These events are designed to be relaxed, practical and nurse-led.
Members gain the chance to meet other CHC agency nurses, share best practice, discuss policy changes and explore new career opportunities, while enjoying the social connection that keeps nursing sustainable in the long term.
Knowledge Sharing on CHC, CQC & Legal Frameworks
Learn from experienced CHC nurses and specialists
Within the network, experienced CHC nurses, case managers and clinical leads share insights and practical tips on topics such as:
- Understanding and contributing to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments and reviews
- Best practice in community DOL (Deprivation of Liberty) applications and legal safeguards
- Documentation and evidence that support CHC eligibility and funding decisions
- Working effectively with ICB CHC teams, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams
- Meeting and exceeding CQC expectations in community and domiciliary care
By combining lived experience with current guidance, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps members stay informed and confident in delivering safe, compliant and person-centred care.
Professional Development & Career Support
Supporting your growth as a CHC agency nurse
The network is a valuable resource for career development in Continuing Healthcare and complex care. Members share opportunities, interview tips, role expectations, and insights into working with different agencies and providers.
We also discuss revalidation, clinical supervision, leadership skills, documentation standards and how to build a sustainable career that protects both your licence and your wellbeing.
Wellbeing, Work–Life Balance & Burnout Prevention
A supportive space to talk about stress and resilience
Nursing in CHC and complex care can be emotionally demanding, especially for agency nurses working in unfamiliar environments. Our community offers a safe place to talk openly about stress, workload, boundaries, and burnout, without judgement.
Members share self-care strategies, coping skills, reflective practice ideas and recommendations for professional support services, helping each other maintain both clinical standards and personal wellbeing.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
Agency nurses specialising in Continuing Healthcare and complex care
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is primarily for registered nurses working in CHC-funded packages, community complex care, and related adult services. Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, you are welcome to join our community.
Nurses at all stages of their CHC journey
Our members include nurses who are:
- New to Continuing Healthcare and wanting to understand processes and expectations
- Experienced community nurses transitioning into CHC-funded roles
- Long-standing CHC agency nurses wanting a stronger peer network
- Nurses interested in complex care, learning disabilities, and long-term conditions
We welcome nurses from a wide range of clinical backgrounds who currently work in, or are exploring, CHC and community-based complex care roles.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Connect with nurses who truly understand your work
Only another nurse fully understands the realities of CHC caseloads, complex families, multi-agency working and the responsibility that comes with managing high-risk care. Our network offers genuine understanding, empathy and solidarity.
Strengthen your CHC skills, knowledge and confidence
By engaging with peers and expert voices, you can strengthen your clinical reasoning, documentation, and understanding of CHC frameworks, helping you deliver safe, effective and defensible care in line with current policy and best practice.
Build lasting friendships and professional connections
Many of our members form long-term friendships and professional connections that lead to new roles, collaborations and opportunities. Our events and online spaces make it easy to stay in touch, even when working across different agencies and regions.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members who are actively working, or intending to work, in CHC-funded or complex community care roles. To join our network and gain access to our private social media groups and events, simply contact us via our website or referral routes and we will guide you through the invite process.
Once you are a member, you can start connecting with other CHC agency nurses, attend events, join discussions and benefit from the collective experience of our 500+ strong CHC nursing community.
Take the Next Step in Your CHC Nursing Career
If you are looking for a supportive, knowledgeable and confidential network of CHC agency nurses, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you. Join us to feel less isolated, gain practical insight into CHC, and grow your confidence and expertise within a community that understands your everyday challenges.
Get in touch today to find out how to become part of our network and start benefiting from peer support, events and continuous professional learning in Continuing Healthcare.
FAQs about the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a private professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care roles, focused on peer support and knowledge sharing.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses who are currently working in, or moving into, CHC-funded community or complex care positions are welcome to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? The network is primarily designed for agency nurses, but nurses in similar CHC roles may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Once you contact us and your membership is confirmed, we will send you invitations to our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- Does the network provide formal training or just peer support? The main focus is peer support and knowledge sharing, although we also host events and sessions that contribute to professional development.
- Are your events online, in-person, or both? We run a mixture of online events and in-person meet-ups so that nurses from different regions can participate.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details about membership and any associated costs are provided when you contact us to enquire about joining.
- Will my discussions in the group be kept confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and we expect all members to respect strict confidentiality and professional standards.
- Do you help with understanding CHC assessments and DOL applications? Members regularly share practical advice and experience relating to CHC assessments, reviews and community DOL applications.
- Can the network help with my nursing career progression? Yes, by connecting you with experienced CHC nurses, sharing opportunities and offering real-world insight, the network can support your ongoing career development.
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