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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your Specialist CHC Nursing Community & Consultancy
Connecting, Supporting and Developing CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community settings across the UK. We bring together CHC agency nurses, provide specialist training, consultancy and peer support, and help you build a sustainable, rewarding career in CHC nursing.
As nurses ourselves, we understand the pressures, responsibilities and emotional demands that come with delivering high-quality care in complex CHC cases. Our network offers a safe space to share experiences, gain expert guidance, keep up to date with CHC policy and practice, and connect with colleagues who truly understand your work.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a growing community of around 500 specialist CHC agency nursing professionals who collaborate, support each other and learn together. Through our invite-only social media groups, online forums and regular events, we help CHC nurses:
- Share clinical and professional issues confidentially, 24/7/365
- Access up-to-date information on CHC frameworks, assessments and funding
- Develop skills in CHC assessment, case management and documentation
- Build long-term professional contacts and friendships
- Navigate agency work, contracts and workplace challenges more confidently
Many of our members join for professional reasons and stay because of the supportive, understanding community they find here. We welcome new CHC nurses who want to feel less isolated and more empowered in their roles.
Key Services & Support for CHC Nurses
Professional CHC Peer Support & Networking
Working as a CHC agency nurse can often feel isolating, especially when you are moving between placements or managing complex cases alone. Our network offers a place to relax, debrief and talk openly with other nurses who understand the realities of CHC work.
Through our private social media groups and online communities, members can discuss clinical scenarios, share best practice, and seek advice on difficult situations in a confidential and professional environment. Many of our nurses stay in touch for years, forming friendships and professional networks that support long-term career growth.
Regular CHC Events, Workshops & Community Meetups
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC nursing community together. These include workshops, webinars, networking sessions and informal meetups focused on the realities of CHC nursing practice.
Our events are designed to:
- Update you on current CHC policies, frameworks and best practice
- Provide practical tips on documentation, assessment and MDT collaboration
- Offer space for discussion, reflection and shared learning
- Help you build strong professional relationships with other CHC nurses
Most members continue to engage with our events over many years, strengthening their professional network and maintaining their CHC knowledge and confidence.
CHC Training: Assessment, Funding & Community DoLS
Understanding the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) eligibility criteria, assessment tools and funding processes is essential for nurses working in CHC and community care. The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers targeted training and development support to help agency nurses work safely, confidently and in line with national guidance.
Our training focuses on:
- CHC eligibility, Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) processes
- Best practice documentation and evidence-based decision-making
- Care planning and multidisciplinary working in CHC
- The Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) application process and legal framework
We work with experienced CHC practitioners to deliver clear, practical sessions that you can immediately apply in your day-to-day practice, whether you are new to CHC or seeking to update your knowledge.
Guidance on CHC Case Management & Complex Care
Many agency nurses work with people who have complex, long-term health needs, including those with learning disabilities, mental health needs, advanced dementia or neurological conditions. Our network supports nurses in delivering person-centred, legally compliant care within the CHC framework.
Through our community and expert-led content, you can access:
- Practical advice on managing complex CHC caseloads
- Support with risk assessments, capacity assessments and best interest decisions
- Information on working effectively with families, MDTs and commissioners
- Guidance on upholding dignity, choice and independence for patients
This shared expertise helps CHC nurses improve outcomes for the people they support while reducing professional stress and uncertainty.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is built by CHC nurses, for CHC nurses. We exist to make agency work less isolating, more sustainable and more professionally rewarding.
By joining our community, you can:
- Connect with a trusted, confidential peer network of CHC professionals
- Access 24/7 support through invite-only online groups
- Stay up to date with CHC policy, frameworks and best practice
- Gain confidence in assessment, documentation and communication
- Share challenges and successes with colleagues who understand your world
- Develop your skills and progress your career in CHC nursing
We focus on practical, real-world support tailored to the realities of CHC agency work. Whether you are at the start of your CHC journey or an experienced practitioner, our network offers value, community and professional growth.
Who We Support
Our network is open to:
- Registered Nurses (RNs) working in Continuing Healthcare or community settings
- Agency nurses looking to enter or specialise in CHC
- Experienced CHC practitioners seeking a peer community
- Nurses supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex care needs or long-term conditions within CHC-funded packages
If your work involves CHC assessments, reviews, community caseloads or complex discharge planning, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed for you.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new members into our private social media groups and community events. To join:
- Get in touch with us via our website contact form or email.
- We will verify your professional background as a nurse working in or towards CHC.
- Once verified, you will receive invite-only access to our confidential online groups.
- You can then start connecting with colleagues, accessing support and joining upcoming events.
Membership is designed to be simple, flexible and focused on what matters most: supporting you in delivering safe, high-quality CHC nursing care.
Contact Us Today
If you are a CHC agency nurse or planning to move into CHC work, we invite you to get in touch and find out more about our community. Reach out through our website or social channels to discuss how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your professional development, wellbeing and everyday practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-wide community and support network for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses currently working in, or moving into, CHC or community roles through agencies are welcome to apply to join.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Yes, our focus is on nurses working within the UK health and social care system and the NHS Continuing Healthcare framework.
- What kind of support does the network provide? We offer confidential peer support, CHC-related guidance, training opportunities, events and 24/7 discussion through private online groups.
- Do you provide CHC training and education? Yes, we deliver and signpost to specialist training on CHC assessments, funding processes, documentation and community DoLS.
- Are your social media groups private? All our groups are invite-only, confidential spaces exclusively for verified CHC nursing professionals.
- How often do you run events or meetups? We run regular online sessions throughout the year and periodic in-person events, depending on member demand and location.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Some elements of the community may be free while specific training or events may carry a fee, depending on the programme.
- Can joining the network help my CHC nursing career? Yes, members gain access to knowledge, contacts, peer support and development opportunities that can strengthen their CHC career pathway.
- How do I apply to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply contact us through our website or social channels and we will guide you through a quick professional verification and onboarding process.
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