CHC Nurses Agency Network: Connecting, Supporting & Developing Continuing Healthcare Nurses
Introduction: Your Dedicated Network for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community and support hub for nurses and healthcare professionals working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care.
We connect CHC agency nurses across the UK, providing expert training, networking, peer support, and practical guidance to help you deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
Our Mission and Vision
Empowering CHC Agency Nurses
Our mission is to empower Continuing Healthcare nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in agency roles and complex community settings.
We aim to be the UK’s leading professional network for CHC agency nurses, creating a space where you can learn, share, and grow together.
Championing Quality, Safety and Compliance
We are committed to promoting best practice, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community care and complex care packages.
Through training, discussion and shared expertise, we help nurses and healthcare providers meet CQC requirements, CHC framework standards and legal responsibilities.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, invite-only community of over 500 experienced CHC agency nurses and allied professionals.
We offer a safe, confidential environment where members can discuss professional issues 24/7/365, share resources, access CPD opportunities and build long-term professional relationships.
Our network is ideal for:
- CHC agency nurses working in community and complex care settings
- Nurses new to NHS Continuing Healthcare or agency work
- Experienced CHC and case management professionals
- Clinical leads, team leaders and nurse assessors in CHC
- Healthcare providers seeking CHC-experienced nurses and insights
Key Services and Benefits of CHC Nurses Agency Network
1. Professional Community & Peer Support
A Safe Space for CHC Agency Nurses
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the demands, pressures and responsibilities of CHC and agency work.
Our network offers a supportive community where you can talk openly about clinical challenges, ethical dilemmas, workload pressures and professional development.
Private Social Media Groups
Members gain access to confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC nurses share real-world experiences, advice and updates every day of the year.
These groups are carefully moderated to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and a positive, solution-focused culture.
2. CHC-Focused Training & CPD Support
Specialist CHC Training Topics
We provide guidance and signposting to specialist CHC training opportunities that reflect current NHS Continuing Healthcare practice and legal frameworks.
Popular areas of focus include:
- Continuing Healthcare (CHC) eligibility and assessments
- Person-centred care and complex community care planning
- Care transitions and discharge-to-assess pathways
- Preparing for CQC inspections and quality reviews
- Supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and complex needs
Building Knowledge and Confidence
Through shared resources, webinars, events and peer discussion, we help CHC nurses stay up to date with best practice, case law, and policy changes.
This supports your revalidation, CPD requirements and career progression within CHC and complex care.
3. Events, Meet-Ups & Networking
Regular Events for CHC Nurses
We run regular online and face-to-face events to bring our CHC agency nursing community together.
Events may include webinars, Q&A sessions, study days, informal meet-ups and topic-based discussion groups focused on CHC practice and professional wellbeing.
Build Lasting Professional Relationships
Many nurses in our network form strong professional connections and long-term friendships that continue for years.
These relationships create informal mentoring, collaboration opportunities and a trusted network you can rely on throughout your CHC career.
4. Support with Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Practice
Real-World CHC Case Discussion
Members use our private forums to discuss CHC cases in a confidential, de-identified way, gaining insight and perspectives from experienced peers.
This collaborative approach can help you navigate complex eligibility decisions, funding disputes, safeguarding concerns and care coordination challenges.
Guidance on CHC Processes & Documentation
Our community shares practical tips on completing Decision Support Tools (DSTs), CHC reviews, care plans and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) documentation in line with the National Framework.
This support can help agency nurses deliver safe, defensible and compliant CHC practice.
5. Focus on Learning Disabilities and Complex Care
LD & Complex Needs Support
Many CHC agency nurses work with people who have Learning Disabilities, autism, mental health needs or multiple long-term conditions.
Within our network, you can access peer support and shared resources on person-centred planning, positive risk management and improving quality of life in the community.
Best Practice in Community and Home-Based Care
Members regularly discuss best practice in delivering complex care at home, including staffing models, clinical governance, communication with families and multi-agency working.
This helps you confidently manage complex caseloads and enhance outcomes for the people you support.
6. CQC, Governance & Regulatory Insight
Understanding CQC Expectations
Our network includes nurses who have extensive experience with CQC-regulated services and inspection processes.
Through shared learning, you can better understand what “good” and “outstanding” look like in CHC and community care settings.
Supporting Safe, High-Quality Practice
We encourage open discussion about clinical incidents, near misses and learning from practice in a blame-free way, helping you strengthen your own governance and risk awareness.
This culture of transparency and reflection supports safer care and professional resilience.
7. Career Development for CHC Agency Nurses
Grow Your Career in Continuing Healthcare
The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you explore new roles and pathways within CHC, including case management, nurse assessor roles, clinical leadership and consultancy.
Members often share job opportunities, interview tips and career advice tailored specifically to the CHC and complex care arena.
Mentoring and Informal Guidance
Less experienced CHC nurses benefit from the informal mentoring and guidance provided by senior nurses within the network.
This support can be invaluable when transitioning into CHC roles, agency positions or leadership posts.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community That Understands CHC Agency Work
We recognise the unique pressures of working as an agency nurse in Continuing Healthcare—rapidly changing placements, high expectations and complex caseloads.
Our community gives you a place where your experiences are understood, respected and valued.
Confidential, Trusted Professional Space
Our invite-only groups maintain strict boundaries regarding confidentiality and professionalism.
This enables honest conversation about real issues in CHC nursing, without compromising patient privacy or professional standards.
Access to Over 500 CHC Agency Professionals
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK, you are never alone.
You can reach out at any time of the day or night and find someone who understands what you are dealing with.
Continuous Learning and Peer-Led Improvement
Through daily interaction, shared experiences and collective problem-solving, members continually refine their practice and stay aligned with current CHC guidance.
This peer-led learning complements formal training and helps you maintain high standards of care.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We warmly welcome new members who are actively working, or looking to work, in NHS Continuing Healthcare or complex community care.
To join our CHC Agency Nurses Network and gain access to our private social media groups and events, simply contact us via our website or referral channels to request an invitation.
Once accepted, you will receive:
- Access to our confidential, invite-only online groups
- Information about upcoming CHC-related events and webinars
- Opportunities to connect with CHC nurses across the UK
- Support, guidance and a professional community you can rely on
Partner with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC agency nurse, complex care nurse, or healthcare provider looking to connect with experienced CHC professionals, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to support you.
Join our community to expand your professional network, deepen your CHC expertise and enhance the quality and safety of the care you deliver.
Contact us today to find out how to become a member of the CHC Nurses Agency Network and start benefiting from our professional support, events and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, UK-wide professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and healthcare professionals with an interest or role in CHC, complex care or community care are welcome to apply for membership.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for agency nurses? Our core focus is CHC agency nurses, but we also welcome CHC case managers, nurse assessors and other CHC-related professionals.
- How do I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can request an invitation by contacting us via our website or referral links, and we will guide you through the simple onboarding process.
- What kind of support will I receive as a member? Members receive peer support, access to private discussion groups, CHC practice insights, event invitations and networking opportunities.
- Do you offer CHC training or CPD opportunities? We provide guidance, shared resources and access to CHC-focused events and webinars that support your CPD and professional development.
- Are the online groups really confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only, closely moderated and operated with strict respect for professional boundaries and patient confidentiality.
- Does it cost anything to join the network? Membership details, including any fees if applicable, are provided when you contact us to express your interest in joining.
- Can healthcare providers or agencies work with the network? Yes, we welcome collaboration with reputable providers and agencies who support CHC and complex care services.
- How often do you run events or meet-ups? We run regular online and in-person events throughout the year, and details are shared directly with our members in the private groups.