CHC Nurses Agency Network: Empowering Agency Nurses in Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
A Dedicated UK Network for CHC Agency Nurses & Healthcare Professionals
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), agency nursing and complex care across the UK. We bring CHC professionals together to share expertise, support one another, and build stronger, more confident nursing careers. Through our private online groups, regular events and shared resources, we create a safe, professional space where nurses can connect, learn and grow.
We understand that only another nurse truly knows the realities of agency work, CHC assessments, caseload pressures and day-to-day clinical demands. Our network exists to make your professional life easier, more supported and better informed – so you can deliver safer, higher-quality care and maintain your own well-being.
What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers
A Supportive Professional Community for CHC Agency Nurses
At the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our strong, active community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals. Many nurses in our network build lasting friendships, stay in touch for years and support each other through the challenges and rewards of CHC work.
Private, Confidential Social Media Groups
We host several invite-only social media groups where members can ask questions, share experiences and discuss complex cases in a confidential, professionally moderated space. These groups are active 24/7/365, giving you round-the-clock peer support whenever you need it.
Regular Networking Events & Meet-Ups
We organise regular online and in-person events to bring CHC agency nurses together. These sessions are a relaxed way to meet colleagues, exchange CHC best practice, talk through professional issues and feel less isolated in your role as an agency or bank nurse.
Specialist Insight into NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Many of our members work in or alongside Continuing Healthcare, including assessment, commissioning, case management and complex care delivery. Through shared knowledge and experience, we help nurses deepen their understanding of CHC frameworks, eligibility criteria and person-centred care planning.
Peer-Led Learning & Shared Resources
Our network regularly shares guidance, templates, policies and practical tips related to CHC assessments, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), multidisciplinary team (MDT) working and robust clinical documentation. This collaborative learning environment supports better decision-making and more consistent practice across CHC services.
Support Around CQC Standards & Quality of Care
While we are not a regulator, our members bring extensive experience of working in services inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Through discussion and shared insight, the network helps nurses understand what good looks like in practice and how to contribute to safe, effective, well-led services.
Practical Discussion of Compliance & Best Practice
Within our community, nurses talk openly about clinical governance, documentation, safeguarding, risk management and regulatory expectations. These conversations support you to align your practice with CQC standards and your organisation’s policies, ultimately improving patient safety and quality of care.
Learning Disability, Complex Care & Person-Centred Support
Many CHC agency nurses in our network support people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex long-term conditions. We encourage the sharing of person-centred, evidence-based approaches that promote independence, dignity and rights-based care.
Focusing on Quality of Life & Safe Community Care
Discussion in our groups often centres on holistic support plans, positive risk-taking, communication strategies and multidisciplinary working. By learning from peers, you can strengthen your approach to complex care and improve outcomes for the people you support in CHC-funded packages and beyond.
Case Management Insight & Inter-Agency Collaboration
Effective case management and coordination are essential in CHC, and our network includes nurses with experience in commissioning, reviewing and delivering complex packages of care. Through shared case discussions, we explore ways to improve continuity, communication and joined-up working across services.
Improving Outcomes Through Shared Experience
By participating in the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to real-world examples of best practice in case management, MDT working and care transitions. This peer insight helps you navigate complex systems more confidently and advocate effectively for patients and families.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed to support, connect and empower agency nurses working in CHC and complex care. Whether you are new to Continuing Healthcare or an experienced CHC practitioner, our community gives you a place to ask questions, share expertise and feel understood.
A Safe Space Where Nurses Understand Each Other
Agency and CHC nursing can be isolating, especially when you move between teams and services. Our network offers a non-judgemental, nurse-led environment where you can talk about challenges, celebrate successes and receive encouragement from colleagues who truly understand your role.
Building Confidence, Knowledge & Career Opportunities
Through regular interaction with other CHC professionals, you can develop your clinical knowledge, stay up to date with CHC practice and discover new career options within Continuing Healthcare and complex care. Many members use the network to explore new roles, collaborations and professional development pathways.
Relax, Connect and Grow Your Professional Network
We built the CHC Nurses Agency Network as a place where nurses can relax, connect socially and talk professionally. Over time, many members form close friendships, support each other through personal and professional challenges, and stay connected even when their work locations change.
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Our network is open to a wide range of registered nursing professionals who are involved in or interested in Continuing Healthcare and complex care delivery, including:
- Agency and bank nurses working in CHC-funded packages of care
- Nurses involved in CHC assessments, reviews and case management
- Registered nurses working with people with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs
- Nurses in community, domiciliary, residential or nursing home settings involved in CHC
- Newly qualified nurses exploring CHC as a career pathway
If you are committed to high-quality, person-centred care and want to connect with like-minded CHC professionals, you will be very welcome in our community.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members into our private social media groups and regular events. To join, simply contact us via our website or referral links, and we will guide you through the short membership process and invite you into our confidential online spaces.
Once you are a member, you will be able to:
- Access our invite-only social media groups for CHC agency nurses
- Take part in discussions, polls and case-based conversations
- Attend networking events, informal meet-ups and professional sessions
- Share and access resources, templates and practical CHC guidance
- Build your professional network and long-term peer support system
Get in Touch with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse or CHC professional looking for a reliable, understanding and informed community, we invite you to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network. Connect with colleagues who share your passion for safe, compassionate and effective care in Continuing Healthcare.
To find out more or request an invitation to our private groups, please contact us via our website or social media channels. We look forward to welcoming you into our growing CHC nursing community.
FAQs About the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based community for agency nurses and CHC professionals to share knowledge, support each other and develop their careers.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare, complex care or agency nursing can apply to join our network.
- Is the network only for CHC assessment nurses? No, we welcome all nurses involved in CHC-funded care, including community, residential, LD, mental health and complex care settings.
- How do I join the private social media groups? You can request access via our website or contact links, and once verified, we will invite you into our confidential, invite-only groups.
- Are the discussions in the network confidential? Yes, our groups are private, moderated and invite-only, and we expect all members to follow strict confidentiality and professional standards.
- Does the network offer formal CHC training? We are primarily a peer-support and networking community, but members regularly share learning resources, guidance and best practice insights.
- Do you run events for CHC nurses? Yes, we organise regular online and face-to-face events where CHC and agency nurses can network, learn and relax together.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details of any membership fees or free access options are provided when you contact us to enquire about joining.
- Can the network help my career development? Yes, by connecting you with experienced CHC professionals, sharing opportunities and offering peer support, the network can support your nursing career growth.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us through our website contact form or via our official social media pages to request more information or membership details.