CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Agency Nurses
Uniting CHC & agency nurses through specialist training, peer support and professional networking
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and support hub for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community services and wider health and social care settings across the UK. Our focus is on helping nurses build connections, access specialist CHC knowledge, reduce professional isolation and improve patient outcomes through better-informed, confident practice.
Built by nurses for nurses, our private network, expert-led events and shared resources make it easier to navigate complex CHC processes, agency work challenges and regulatory requirements, while also supporting your career development in nursing.
Who We Are and Our Mission
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing community of more than 500 CHC and agency nursing professionals who connect daily via confidential, invite-only social media groups and regular in-person and online events. We understand the pressures of nursing work, the demands of agency life, and the complexity of CHC because we live it too.
Our mission is to support, connect and empower nurses by:
- Providing a safe, supportive space where nurses can talk openly about professional issues 24/7/365
- Sharing practical insights on CHC assessments, care planning and commissioning processes
- Building strong peer networks that reduce stress and professional isolation
- Offering access to training, workshops and CPD events focused on CHC and quality care
- Promoting high standards of person-centred care and regulatory compliance
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
A supportive community for CHC & agency nurses
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the emotional and physical demands of nursing. Our network offers a place to relax, reflect and be understood. Members regularly keep in touch, share experiences, ask for advice and support one another through the realities of CHC and agency work.
Many nurses in our network become friends and remain connected for years, building long-term professional and personal relationships that make working in healthcare more sustainable and rewarding.
Private, invite-only social media groups
We host a range of confidential, invite-only social media groups where around 500 CHC agency nurses interact daily. These private spaces allow members to:
- Discuss complex CHC cases and clinical scenarios (within confidentiality and governance rules)
- Share agency work challenges and practical solutions
- Seek peer support on shift pressures, boundaries and resilience
- Exchange tips on documentation, digital systems and audits
- Access shared resources, policies and professional guidance links
Our groups are moderated to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and a supportive tone at all times.
Specialist CHC knowledge sharing and guidance
Navigating Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding, assessments and reviews can be complex, especially for agency nurses who may move between settings and teams. Through our network you can:
- Gain clearer understanding of the CHC National Framework and local processes
- Discuss Decision Support Tools (DSTs), checklists and multidisciplinary team (MDT) working
- Explore best practice in evidence gathering, record keeping and clinical justification
- Share experience of appeals, fast-track pathways and complex case management
- Learn how CHC fits into wider commissioning, social care and community pathways
This peer-led learning helps you feel more confident in your CHC role and supports better outcomes for the people you care for.
Training, workshops and CPD for nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events designed to build your knowledge, skills and confidence. Our training and workshops are tailored to the needs of CHC and agency nurses and typically cover areas such as:
- Understanding and applying the CHC National Framework in practice
- Writing strong clinical rationales and robust CHC documentation
- Person-centred care planning in complex community settings
- Working effectively with commissioners, local authorities and MDTs
- Professional boundaries, resilience and wellbeing for agency staff
- Updates on policy, regulation and emerging best practice
Events may be delivered online or face to face, and we aim to provide clear CPD value to support your ongoing professional development as a nurse.
Networking and career development opportunities
Our network is also a powerful platform to build your professional profile and career as a CHC or agency nurse. Members benefit from:
- Connections with experienced CHC nurses, reviewers and case managers
- Informal mentoring and guidance from senior colleagues
- Awareness of new CHC, community and agency roles across the UK
- Opportunities to contribute to events, discussions and shared resources
- Insight into different commissioning areas, providers and ways of working
Whether you are new to CHC, transitioning from ward work, or an experienced specialist nurse, the CHC Nurses Agency Network can help you shape your next career step.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Genuine peer understanding and emotional support
Nursing can be isolating, particularly when working agency shifts or in community roles. Our network gives you access to peers who truly understand your daily pressures, helping reduce stress and burnout through shared experience, validation and practical advice.
Improved knowledge and confidence in CHC practice
By engaging with our groups and events, you can quickly build your understanding of CHC, improve your documentation and clinical justification skills, and feel more confident participating in CHC assessments, reviews and MDT discussions.
Stronger professional networks and collaboration
Our community brings together nurses from multiple regions, agencies and specialisms, creating powerful opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and mutual support. These connections often translate into new roles, project work and long-term friendships.
Access 24-7-365 support
Because our community is active every day of the year, you can ask for support, share concerns or seek ideas at any time. This flexible, always-on access fits around shift work and personal commitments, making professional support more accessible than ever.
Focus on quality, safety and person-centred care
Through shared best practice and peer challenge, the network supports safer, more consistent and more person-centred care for people eligible for CHC or receiving complex community support. Stronger nurse knowledge leads to better outcomes for patients, families and organisations.
Regular Events and Learning Opportunities
Workshops, seminars and networking sessions
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular workshops, seminars and networking events focused on CHC, community nursing and agency practice. These sessions are designed to be practical, interactive and directly relevant to your everyday work.
Typical topics include:
- CHC assessment processes and documentation tips
- Legal and ethical considerations in CHC and community care
- Regulatory expectations and preparing for audits or reviews
- Managing risk and safeguarding in complex home-based care
- Wellbeing, resilience and self-care for busy agency nurses
Staying informed with policy and industry updates
Our events and online discussions help you stay up to date with policy changes, NHS guidance, CHC National Framework updates and local commissioning developments. This ensures your practice remains current, compliant and aligned with best practice.
Benefits of attending our events
- Access to expert insights and peer-led practical guidance
- Opportunities to build strong professional networks with CHC and agency nurses
- Strategies for improving care quality, safety and documentation
- Updates on CHC, community nursing and wider healthcare policy changes
- Structured CPD to support revalidation and ongoing professional development
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We warmly welcome new members to the CHC Nurses Agency Network, whether you are an experienced CHC nurse, new to agency work, or exploring CHC as a future career pathway. Joining the network will give you access to our private social media groups, events and shared resources.
To get started, simply contact us to express your interest in joining. We will guide you through the process, introduce you to the relevant groups and share details of upcoming events and opportunities.
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Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network today
Empower yourself and your colleagues by becoming part of a supportive, knowledgeable and active network of CHC and agency nurses. Together we can make working in nursing more sustainable, more connected and more effective for the patients and families we serve across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide community that connects CHC and agency nurses through private groups, events and shared professional support.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) or agency nursing in the UK can apply to join.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership options vary, so please contact us directly for the latest details on fees, if any, and what is included.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your membership is confirmed, we will send you secure invitations to the relevant confidential, invite-only groups.
- What type of training does the network offer? We offer workshops, webinars and events focused on CHC processes, documentation, community care, professional resilience and current policy updates.
- Are your events suitable for nurses new to CHC? Yes, our events are designed for both nurses new to Continuing Healthcare and experienced CHC specialists seeking to refresh or deepen their knowledge.
- Can I ask clinical or case-related questions in the groups? You can discuss professional scenarios in our groups, provided you maintain confidentiality and do not share identifiable patient information.
- Do you provide CPD certificates for training events? Many of our structured training sessions and webinars provide CPD evidence, and details are shared with attendees in advance.
- How often does the network host events? We host events regularly throughout the year, and upcoming dates are shared via our groups, email updates and website.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? To join, simply contact us by phone, email or via our website and we will guide you through the membership and group access process.