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CHC Nurses Agency Network | Community, Training & Support for CHC Agency Nurses
A Specialist Network for Continuing Healthcare & Agency Nursing Professionals
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community for agency nurses and healthcare professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex community care. We bring together experienced CHC nurses, case managers and clinical specialists to share knowledge, support one another, and improve outcomes for adults with complex health needs.
Our network provides a safe, supportive space where only nurses who truly understand CHC can share real-world challenges, solutions and best practice. We focus on professional development, peer mentoring, CHC training, CQC preparation and practical support with assessments, care planning and community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) processes.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional peer network of over 500 Continuing Healthcare agency nurses and allied professionals across the UK. Our aim is to make your life as a CHC or agency nurse easier, better connected and more informed.
We understand the pressures of CHC work: complex assessments, tight timescales, challenging multi-disciplinary team (MDT) dynamics and demanding families. Our network exists to give you a place to ask questions, share experiences, decompress and grow in your CHC nursing career.
A Supportive Space Just for CHC & Agency Nurses
Only another CHC nurse or agency nurse truly understands the daily realities of caseloads, travel, rota changes and clinical accountability. Our private groups and events are designed specifically around these pressures, giving you:
- Instant access to peers who understand CHC work
- Support with complex eligibility decisions and DSTs
- Ideas for managing work-life balance as an agency nurse
- Reassurance when you are working in isolation in the community
A Community That Lasts Beyond Shifts
Many CHC nurses in our network go on to form long-term professional and personal friendships. Members regularly support one another with job opportunities, professional dilemmas, revalidation, and clinical development, creating a strong sense of belonging in a sometimes-isolating role.
Core Features & Services of the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Private, Invite-Only Social Media Groups
24/7 Peer Support & Professional Discussion
We host several confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can talk openly about:
- CHC eligibility criteria and Decision Support Tool (DST) interpretation
- Complex cases, risk management and safeguarding concerns
- Best practice in person-centred care for complex needs
- Agency working conditions, contracts and practical issues
These groups operate 24-7-365, giving you constant access to a trusted CHC nursing community, whether you are on night shift, in between visits or reflecting after a challenging day.
Safe, Confidential & Professionally Focused
All groups are moderated to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and respect. We encourage open but responsible discussion about real CHC practice, enabling members to learn safely from each other while protecting patient confidentiality and professional standards.
Regular Networking Events & CHC-Focused Meet-Ups
In-Person & Online Events for CHC Nurses
We run regular events for CHC and agency nurses, including:
- Educational webinars on CHC policy updates and practice
- Online Q&A sessions with experienced CHC practitioners
- Regional meet-ups to connect CHC nurses and agency staff
- Workshops on documentation, care planning and MDT working
These events are designed to help you stay current, build confidence and grow your professional network within Continuing Healthcare.
Building Long-Term Professional Relationships
Our events give you the chance to meet nurses you may have only spoken to online, strengthening bonds and building reliable professional relationships that can support your career for many years.
Specialist CHC Training & Learning Support
CHC Eligibility, Assessments & Care Planning
We support our community with practical CHC learning resources focused on:
- Understanding and applying the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Completing high-quality CHC assessments and Decision Support Tools (DSTs)
- Evidence-based documentation and clinical reasoning for CHC
- Developing robust, person-centred care plans for complex needs
Whether you are new to CHC or highly experienced, our network helps you stay sharp and up to date with the latest guidance and expectations.
Updates on Legislation & Best Practice
We share regular updates on CHC policy changes, community DoL (Deprivation of Liberty) processes, Mental Capacity Act considerations and CQC expectations, helping you stay aligned with national standards in your day-to-day practice.
Support with CQC, Quality & Compliance
Peer-Led Advice on CQC & Governance
Whilst the CHC Nurses Agency Network is primarily a peer community, many of our members bring significant experience in CQC-regulated environments, quality assurance and governance, and regularly share:
- Tips on documentation and evidence for CQC inspections
- Examples of good practice in CHC and community-based care
- Advice on meeting safety, effectiveness and person-centred standards
This collective knowledge supports agency nurses and independent practitioners to work in a CQC-ready and compliant way wherever they are placed.
Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs Focus
Person-Centred Care for LD & Complex CHC Cases
Many of our CHC nurses work with adults with Learning Disabilities (LD), autism, and complex physical or mental health needs. Our community actively shares:
- Approaches to truly person-centred CHC care planning
- Techniques for promoting independence, dignity and choice
- Risk management strategies that still respect human rights
This collaborative exchange helps members deliver safe, humane and rights-based care across diverse community settings.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Real Understanding from Real CHC Nurses
Our network is built by and for CHC and agency nurses, so the support you receive is grounded in lived experience, not theory. Members understand the workload, emotional strain, travel demands and professional isolation that often come with CHC roles.
Professional Growth & Career Development
Being part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network can help you to:
- Strengthen your CHC expertise and clinical confidence
- Increase your employability and professional profile with agencies and CHC teams
- Discover new opportunities through peer referrals and networking
- Gain support with NMC revalidation, CPD ideas and portfolio building
Connection, Wellbeing & Peer Support
Working as an agency nurse in CHC can sometimes feel isolating, which is why our network places strong emphasis on wellbeing, connection and mutual support. Members often share:
- Self-care strategies for managing stress and burnout
- Advice on maintaining boundaries and work-life balance
- Encouragement during particularly demanding CHC caseloads
A Trusted, Long-Term Community
Many CHC nurses who join us remain part of the network for years, building trusted friendships and professional alliances that outlast individual contracts or placements. This stability can make a significant difference to your ongoing satisfaction and resilience in CHC work.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
We welcome a wide range of professionals involved in Continuing Healthcare and complex adult care, including:
- Registered Nurses (RNs) working in CHC assessments or reviews
- Agency nurses working in CHC-funded or complex community packages
- Case managers and care coordinators in CHC and community care
- Nurses transitioning into CHC roles who want to learn from peers
If you are committed to high-quality CHC practice, person-centred care and ongoing learning, you will be a good fit for our network.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network is straightforward:
- Express your interest via our contact form or email (details on our contact page).
- Confirm your professional background as a nurse or relevant CHC professional.
- Receive your invitations to our private social media groups and community spaces.
- Start connecting with CHC colleagues, joining events and accessing shared resources.
From the moment you join, you will have access to a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who share, support and collaborate daily.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse or CHC professional looking for peer support, networking, and ongoing CHC learning, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
Get in touch today to find out how to join our community, access our confidential groups and take part in our next CHC-focused events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community for Continuing Healthcare and agency nurses to connect, learn and support each other.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and relevant CHC professionals working in Continuing Healthcare, complex community care or agency roles are welcome to join.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Our focus is on UK NHS Continuing Healthcare practice, so the network is most relevant to UK-based nurses and CHC professionals.
- How do I join your private social media groups? After you contact us and we confirm your professional background, we send invite links to our confidential, invite-only groups.
- Does the network provide formal CHC training? We support members with peer-led learning, webinars and shared resources, but we are primarily a community rather than a formal training provider.
- Do you organise in-person events? Yes, we arrange both online and in-person events, including meet-ups, educational sessions and networking opportunities for CHC nurses.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership details, including any fees, are provided when you contact us to express your interest in joining.
- Are the discussions in your groups confidential? Yes, our groups are private, invite-only spaces with clear expectations around confidentiality and professional conduct.
- Can the network help me with CHC eligibility and DST queries? Members regularly share experience and peer advice on CHC eligibility, DSTs and documentation to help each other in practice.
- How will joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network benefit my career? Joining gives you access to a strong CHC peer network, learning opportunities, professional support and potential new career connections.
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