CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
Connecting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care across the UK. We bring together agency nurses, independent practitioners, and healthcare professionals who want to advance their careers, strengthen their knowledge, and improve outcomes for the people they care for. Through specialist events, peer support, and expert-led learning, we help CHC nurses thrive in a demanding and highly regulated environment.
Our network offers a safe space to connect with other CHC nurses who truly understand the pressures of frontline care. From navigating NHS CHC processes to managing complex cases and maintaining CQC-ready standards, we support you with practical resources, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
A Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
A place to relax, connect and be understood
Nursing, especially within Continuing Healthcare, is challenging and emotionally demanding. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a welcoming, understanding community where you can share experiences with colleagues who truly “get it”. Our members regularly describe the network as a place to unwind professionally, seek advice, and feel supported by peers who face similar day-to-day realities.
Building lasting professional and personal relationships
Within our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, many members form connections that develop into long-term friendships and trusted professional partnerships. Our confidential, invite-only online groups enable nurses to stay in touch, collaborate on cases, and share opportunities, long after initial introductions are made.
Exclusive Private Social Media Groups
24/7 peer support and knowledge sharing
The CHC Nurses Agency Network operates several private, invite-only social media groups designed specifically for CHC and complex-care nurses. Members openly discuss professional issues, seek second opinions, and share experiences 24-7-365 in a confidential and supportive environment.
Safe, confidential and professionally focused
All groups are moderated to maintain confidentiality, respect and professionalism. This means you can speak freely about clinical challenges, CHC processes, agency working, and career decisions, while knowing that you are among experienced peers who understand the specialist nature of your role.
Regular Events, Workshops & Networking for CHC Nurses
In-person and online events for Continuing Healthcare professionals
We run regular events to bring our community of CHC agency nurses together, both online and in person. These include networking meet-ups, informal drop-in sessions, and structured workshops focused on CHC best practice, case discussions, and regulatory changes.
Sharing best practice and real-world experience
Our events are designed to help you stay up to date with CHC frameworks, assessment tools, MDT processes and care planning. By learning directly from colleagues actively working in the field, you gain practical insights that go beyond textbook theory and can be applied immediately in your day-to-day practice.
Professional Development & CHC-Focused Learning
Enhancing your understanding of Continuing Healthcare
The CHC Nurses Agency Network supports members with access to specialist CHC learning and professional development opportunities. We focus on the real-world skills CHC nurses need, such as understanding eligibility criteria, interpreting the Decision Support Tool (DST), and working effectively with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local authorities.
Up-to-date guidance on policy and regulatory changes
CHC is a rapidly evolving area of practice, influenced by changes in NHS policy, Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations, and commissioning decisions. Through our network, you gain early awareness of key updates, along with practical guidance on how these changes may affect your documentation, practice, and decision-making.
Support with Complex Cases & Care Planning
Peer support for challenging CHC and complex-care cases
Working in CHC and complex care often means managing high-risk, high-need cases. Within our network, nurses can confidentially discuss clinical dilemmas, share risk management approaches, and explore different strategies for delivering safe, person-centred care in community and home settings.
Promoting person-centred, safe and coordinated care
Members frequently share guidance on care planning, risk assessments, escalation pathways, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary working. This collaborative approach helps ensure that patients receive well-coordinated, holistic care that respects dignity, autonomy and cultural needs.
Career Support for CHC Agency and Independent Nurses
Growing your CHC nursing career and opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also a powerful resource for career development. Members share information about agency roles, specialist CHC positions, independent practice opportunities, and ways to diversify your skills within the CHC and complex-care sector.
Mentoring, guidance and professional signposting
Through informal mentoring and peer-to-peer advice, experienced CHC nurses often support those who are new to CHC, moving from ward-based roles, or exploring more autonomous community-based work. You can seek guidance on professional boundaries, documentation, revalidation, and how to maintain a healthy work–life balance as an agency nurse.
Staying CQC-Ready and Professionally Compliant
Understanding quality and regulatory expectations
Although the CHC Nurses Agency Network is primarily a community, many members have extensive experience with CQC inspections, clinical governance, and quality improvement in CHC and community services. Within the network, nurses share tips and templates to support best practice in record-keeping, risk management, and safeguarding.
Embedding safe, effective, and accountable practice
By engaging with our community and learning from others, members strengthen their understanding of what “good” looks like in CHC practice. This supports you to remain professionally accountable, maintain registration standards, and provide care that aligns with both NMC and CQC expectations.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Choosing to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network means becoming part of an established, trusted community of CHC-focused nurses. You gain access to ongoing peer support, confidential discussion spaces, regular learning opportunities and events, and a network of colleagues who can help you navigate both clinical and professional challenges.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse, an agency nurse expanding into Continuing Healthcare, or a community nurse managing complex packages of care, the CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you stay informed, connected, and confident in your practice.
How to Get Involved
We warmly welcome new members into our CHC Nurses Agency Network. Once you join, you will be invited into our private social media groups, kept informed about upcoming events, and introduced to colleagues across the UK working in similar roles.
If you are a nurse working in CHC, complex care, or related community services and would like to expand your professional network, access daily peer support, and continue growing your expertise, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.
Popular FAQs
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-wide professional community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex care, offering support, events, and peer learning.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in CHC, complex care, community nursing, agency nursing, or related fields are welcome to join.
- Does it cost anything to join the network? Membership terms can vary over time, so please check our latest joining information for any current costs or requirements.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you are accepted into the network, you will receive invitations to our confidential, invite-only online groups.
- What type of events does the CHC Nurses Agency Network run? We run online and in-person events including networking meet-ups, workshops, case discussions, and CHC-focused learning sessions.
- Is the network suitable for nurses who are new to CHC? Yes, many members are new to CHC and benefit from peer support, mentoring, and shared resources as they build their expertise.
- Can I discuss clinical or professional issues in the groups? Yes, members regularly share and discuss clinical, professional, and CHC-related issues in a confidential and respectful environment.
- Does the network provide official training or formal qualifications? The network primarily offers informal learning, peer support, and events, and may sometimes signpost members to external accredited training.
- Will the network help me stay up to date with CHC policy changes? Yes, members frequently share updates, insights, and practical guidance on changes affecting CHC practice and commissioning.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us via our preferred channel (website, email, or social media) to express interest, and we will guide you through the joining process.