CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses

CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your Community for Continuing Healthcare Nurses

Supporting Agency Nurses Working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community DOLs and complex care. We bring together experienced agency nurses to share knowledge, support each other, and navigate the challenges of CHC nursing in a safe, confidential environment.

Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced CHC assessor, case manager, or agency nurse, our network helps you build connections, grow your skills, and feel less isolated in your role. We understand that only another nurse really knows what the work is like – the pressures, the responsibility, and the need to stay up to date with fast-changing CHC processes and frameworks.

A Professional Network Built by CHC Agency Nurses, for CHC Agency Nurses

Our core community of around 500+ CHC agency nursing professionals stays connected every day through private, invite-only online groups and regular events. Many of our members have formed strong professional relationships and lasting friendships that continue for years.

The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to give agency nurses a place to relax, reflect, ask questions, and share real-world experience in a way that is safe, respectful and strictly confidential. We focus on CHC-specific issues such as assessments, decision support tools (DSTs), MDTs, appeals, funding decisions, and complex discharge pathways.

What the CHC Nurses Agency Network Offers

We provide a mix of peer support, professional development, CHC training, and networking opportunities tailored to agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.

Key Benefits of Joining Our Network

Confidential Peer Support: Share professional issues 24/7/365 with colleagues who understand the realities of CHC agency work.
Professional Networking: Connect with CHC assessors, case managers, reviewers and complex care nurses across the UK.
Knowledge Sharing: Stay updated on CHC frameworks, policies, funding rules and best practice through active discussion.
Events & Meet-Ups: Attend regular online and in-person events designed to build community and improve CHC practice.
Career Development: Gain insights on contracts, roles, pay, IR35, agency expectations and how to progress within CHC.

Private Social Media Groups for CHC Agency Nurses

A Safe, Invite-Only Space for CHC Professionals

We host several private, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can talk freely, ask questions and support one another. These groups are moderated to maintain a professional, respectful atmosphere with a strong focus on confidentiality.

Within these groups, members openly discuss clinical dilemmas, CHC processes, documentation, assessments, funding challenges, safeguarding concerns, and complex case scenarios – always in a way that protects patient identity and maintains professional standards.

What You Can Expect in Our Groups

24/7 Community Access: Get support from other CHC nurses whenever you need it – nights, weekends and holidays included.
Real-Time Problem Solving: Ask for advice about CHC assessments, DST completion, MDT participation and documentation.
Shared Resources: Access templates, guides, checklists and links to key CHC policy and NHS England resources.
Emotional Support: Talk honestly about stress, burnout, workload and boundaries with people who truly understand.
Professional Respect: A nurse-led environment where experience is valued and everyone’s contribution is welcome.

Events, Meet-Ups and Online Sessions for CHC Nurses

Regular CHC-Focused Networking and Learning Opportunities

The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events designed to bring our community together, both online and in person. These events are ideal for building your CHC knowledge, sharing experiences and expanding your professional network.

Most of our members stay in touch long after events end, forming strong working relationships that often lead to new contract opportunities and collaborative learning.

Examples of Our CHC Events

Online CHC Case Discussion Sessions: Learn from anonymised case examples and share best practice around assessments and funding decisions.
Virtual Coffee & Debrief Sessions: Informal meet-ups to decompress, reflect on the week and support each other.
Educational Webinars: Sessions on CHC National Framework changes, appeals, Fast Track, community DOLs and more.
In-Person Meet-Ups: Regional gatherings where CHC agency nurses can connect face-to-face and build stronger networks.
New to CHC Q&A Events: Supportive sessions for nurses transitioning into CHC roles, with practical tips from experienced peers.

CHC Knowledge, Training and Professional Development

Building Confidence in CHC Assessments and Processes

Working in Continuing Healthcare demands an up-to-date understanding of the NHS National Framework for CHC and FNC, eligibility criteria, decision making and documentation standards. Through our network and events, we help agency nurses deepen their knowledge and confidence in these areas.

While we are first and foremost a community and support network, we regularly share information about relevant training, courses and resources that can enhance your practice as a CHC nurse.

Key Continuing Healthcare Topics Covered in Our Community

CHC Eligibility & DST Completion: Understanding domains, levels of need, key characteristics and reasoned decision making.
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Working: Effective preparation, participation and documentation in MDT meetings.
Appeals & Reviews: Supporting appropriate challenges to CHC decisions and navigating the local resolution and IRP processes.
Fast Track & End-of-Life Care: Correct use of Fast Track, working with palliative care teams and managing expectations.
Community DOLs & Legal Considerations: Awareness of community Deprivation of Liberty processes, consent and capacity.

Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

Agency CHC nursing can be professionally rewarding but also isolating, demanding and complex. Being part of a supportive CHC-specific community makes a real difference to your day-to-day practice and long-term career.

By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you gain access to hundreds of like-minded professionals who understand the pressures you work under and are committed to maintaining high standards of care, documentation and professional conduct.

Our Commitments to Our Members

Confidentiality: We maintain strictly private spaces where professional issues can be discussed safely.
Professionalism: We promote evidence-based, ethical, patient-centred CHC practice at all times.
Respect & Inclusivity: We welcome CHC nurses from all backgrounds, agencies and regions.
Support, Not Judgment: We understand the realities of CHC work and offer constructive help, not criticism.
Ongoing Connection: Our network is active all year round – 24-7-365 – so you’re never working alone.

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

We welcome registered nurses with experience or interest in Continuing Healthcare, complex discharges, community DOLs and NHS-funded complex care. New members are invited into our private social media groups and events once basic professional checks are complete.

If you are an agency nurse working in CHC – or looking to move into CHC roles – our network can help you feel supported, stay informed and grow your professional confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care roles.
Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses with current or planned involvement in CHC, CHC assessments, reviews, community DOLs or complex care are welcome to apply.
Is membership of the network free? We currently operate as a community network, and details of any membership costs or free access are shared directly with interested nurses.
How do I access the private social media groups? Once you join the network, you will receive invites to our confidential, invite-only online groups.
Are the discussions in the groups confidential? Yes, our groups are private, moderated and designed to protect both professional confidentiality and patient anonymity.
Do you offer formal CHC training courses? We primarily provide peer support and signpost to relevant CHC training and resources, and we also host educational events and webinars.
Can newly qualified nurses join if they are interested in CHC? Yes, nurses who are new to CHC and want to learn more about these roles are welcome to apply to the network.
Does the network help with finding CHC agency roles? While we are not a recruitment agency, members often share insights, opportunities and experiences related to CHC contracts and roles.
How often do you run CHC events and meet-ups? We run events regularly throughout the year, including online sessions and occasional in-person meet-ups.
How do I get started with joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network? To get started, simply contact us with your professional details and we will guide you through the short joining process.