CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Connecting, Supporting & Empowering Continuing Healthcare Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and support hub created specifically for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses in the UK. Our network brings together experienced CHC nurses, case managers, and community healthcare professionals who understand the realities, pressures, and rewards of agency nursing.
Only another nurse truly understands the daily demands of clinical care, documentation, CHC assessments, and multi-agency working. That is why we have built a trusted, confidential space where CHC agency nurses can connect, relax, share knowledge, and grow their careers together.
Whether you are new to CHC or a seasoned practitioner, CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you build professional contacts, access peer support, gain CHC-specific knowledge, and stay up to date with best practice and regulatory changes.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, invite-only professional network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK. Our members work in roles including CHC assessors, case managers, community nurses, learning disability nurses, and agency nurses supporting CHC-funded packages of care.
We provide a safe online environment, regular events, and ongoing peer-to-peer learning focused on the Continuing Healthcare and Community DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) landscape. Our goal is to make your life as a CHC agency nurse easier by giving you instant access to colleagues who “get it”.
Within our network, many members form lasting friendships, collaborate professionally, and support one another through the challenges and changes in CHC practice across the NHS, local authorities, and independent providers.
A Confidential Community Just for CHC Agency Nurses
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
Members of the CHC Nurses Agency Network gain access to a set of confidential, invite-only social media groups where professional issues, clinical queries, and real-world scenarios are discussed openly and safely.
We encourage 24-7-365 communication between our core network of CHC agency nursing professionals. Whether you are on a night shift, managing a complex CHC review, or preparing for a DST (Decision Support Tool) meeting, our online groups give you immediate access to peer insight and moral support.
This level of round-the-clock community support helps reduce professional isolation, especially for agency nurses working alone in community settings or across multiple care packages and organisations.
A Relaxed Space to Share the Realities of Nursing
Agency nursing in CHC can be demanding and emotionally draining. Our network is designed as a safe, relaxed space where you can share the highs and lows of your work with colleagues who fully understand the pressures you face.
From workload challenges and documentation demands to ethical dilemmas and changes in CHC guidance, the CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a supportive community to reflect, debrief and recharge.
Professional Development & CHC-Specific Learning
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & Community DoLS Knowledge Sharing
Our network focuses on enhancing your understanding of CHC eligibility, assessments, reviews, funding, and care planning, as well as related legislation and guidance such as Community DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act.
Through our groups and events, members regularly discuss:
- Best practice for CHC checklists and DSTs
- Approaches to complex case management and risk assessments
- Working with ICBs (Integrated Care Boards), local authorities and providers
- Changes in national CHC framework and local policies
- Documentation, report writing and evidence gathering for panel decisions
By sharing real-world experiences, resources and tools, we help you build confidence and competence in CHC practice, whether you are new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise.
Events, Webinars & Networking Opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events and online meet-ups to bring our community of nurses together. These sessions create opportunities to:
- Network with other CHC agency nurses across the UK
- Discuss current CHC trends, challenges and solutions
- Share tips on working with CHC commissioners and providers
- Explore new roles, contracts and career pathways in CHC
Many of our members attend repeatedly, build strong connections, and remain in touch for many years, forming both professional partnerships and genuine friendships.
Supporting Your Career as a CHC Agency Nurse
Building Professional Contacts & Opportunities
As an agency nurse working in CHC, it can sometimes be difficult to build long-term professional networks across different organisations. The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you overcome this by connecting you with a dedicated community of CHC-focused peers.
Our members:
- Share information on CHC agency contracts, roles and opportunities
- Discuss expectations of different providers and ICBs
- Exchange practical advice on day-to-day working in CHC-funded packages
- Support each other through changes in assignments and locations
This collaborative environment can open doors to new roles, improve your understanding of the CHC marketplace, and support your long-term professional growth.
Guidance on Complex CHC Cases & Care Packages
Many CHC agency nurses manage complex community packages of care involving multiple agencies, families, and professionals. Inside the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can seek peer perspectives on:
- Managing high-acuity needs in home or community settings
- Balancing person-centred care with risk management
- Effective communication with MDTs and CHC case managers
- Supporting individuals with learning disabilities, dementia, or complex physical health conditions under CHC funding
This peer advice helps you maintain safe, high-quality care while protecting your professional practice and wellbeing.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Our network exists to serve and support CHC agency nurses. We understand the unique pressures you face and the specialist knowledge your roles demand.
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you will benefit from:
- A private, nurse-only community focused on CHC and community care
- 24/7 peer support through confidential, invite-only social media groups
- Regular events and online meet-ups to connect and learn
- Real-world advice from experienced CHC agency nurses across the UK
- Career development support through networking and knowledge sharing
- A relaxed, understanding space where you can be open and honest about the realities of CHC agency work
We welcome new members who are committed to high-quality Continuing Healthcare practice and who want to be part of a supportive, like-minded community.
Who We Welcome into Our CHC Agency Nurses Network
Membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is ideal for:
- Registered nurses working as CHC agency nurses
- Nurses involved in CHC assessments, DSTs and reviews
- Agency nurses supporting CHC-funded care packages in the community
- Nurses interested in moving into Continuing Healthcare or community case management
We invite new members to join our private social media groups, attend events, and actively participate in our ongoing conversations and professional discussions.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a nurse working in, or moving into, Continuing Healthcare agency work, you are welcome to contact us to discuss joining our network. Once accepted, you will be invited into our confidential online groups and will be able to access events, discussions and shared resources.
Becoming part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network means you never have to navigate the complexities of CHC agency nursing alone again. You will have a community of colleagues behind you every step of the way.
Contact Us Today
If you are ready to connect with like-minded CHC agency nurses, expand your professional network and access ongoing peer support, get in touch with the CHC Nurses Agency Network today to enquire about joining.
We look forward to welcoming you into our community and supporting you in your Continuing Healthcare career.
FAQs About CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private professional community for UK CHC agency nurses to connect, share knowledge and support each other.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or moving into, Continuing Healthcare agency roles are welcome to apply to join.
- Is the network only for nurses in the UK? Yes, our network is specifically focused on CHC practice and agency nursing within the UK health and social care system.
- How do I join your private social media groups? Once your membership is accepted, we will send you confidential invitations to our private, invite-only social media groups.
- What kind of support does the network provide? We provide peer support, knowledge sharing, discussions on complex CHC cases, and a safe space to talk about professional issues.
- Do you run events or webinars? Yes, we run regular online and in-person events to help members network, learn and stay updated on CHC-related topics.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details about any membership costs or requirements are provided when you contact us to enquire about joining.
- Can student nurses or non-CHC nurses join? Our network is tailored to nurses currently working in, or actively transitioning into, CHC agency roles, so other applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Is the information shared in your groups confidential? Yes, our social media groups are private, invite-only spaces where professional issues are discussed confidentially and respectfully.
- How will joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network help my career? Joining gives you access to experienced CHC peers, practical advice, networking opportunities and ongoing support that can help you grow and thrive in CHC agency nursing.