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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Continuing Healthcare Training, Support & Community
A Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care roles. We bring together agency nurses, bank nurses, and independent nurse consultants to share knowledge, build professional relationships, and access practical support designed to make working in CHC safer, easier, and more rewarding.
With a core network of around 500 Continuing Healthcare agency nurses, our community is a place to relax, connect with colleagues who truly understand your work, and develop your CHC nursing career through learning, events, and peer-to-peer guidance.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, invite-only community of nurses who work in or alongside CHC, including:
- Agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare assessments and reviews
- Nurses involved in CHC funding decisions, appeals, and case management
- Nurses providing complex care in the community under CHC funding
- Nurse consultants and nurse assessors working with ICBs, CCGs, CSU, and local authorities
We operate mainly through confidential, invite-only social media groups, where members can talk openly about professional issues, ask questions, and support one another 24/7, 365 days a year. Many of our members go on to form long-term friendships and strong professional networks that last throughout their careers.
Supportive Community for CHC Agency Nurses
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the demands, pressures, and responsibilities that come with the job. This is especially true in Continuing Healthcare, where clinical, legal, and ethical issues can be highly complex.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to provide:
- A safe, understanding space to discuss challenging cases and workplace stress
- Peer support from nurses who know CHC inside out
- Informal mentoring for nurses new to agency CHC roles
- Practical tips on documentation, evidence gathering, and multidisciplinary working
- Advice on navigating agencies, contracts, and working conditions
Our aim is to reduce isolation, improve confidence, and help CHC agency nurses feel fully supported in their daily practice.
Continuing Healthcare Training & Professional Development
While we are first and foremost a community, the CHC Nurses Agency Network also helps nurses to build their knowledge and stay up to date with NHS Continuing Healthcare frameworks, policies, and best practice.
Specialist Learning Around CHC, DSTs & Eligibility
Through our network and events, we promote learning on key Continuing Healthcare topics, such as:
- Understanding the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Completing Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST) documentation confidently
- Recognising and evidencing a primary health need
- Best practice for MDT meetings and joint decisions
- Working effectively with ICBs, local authorities, and providers
We share resources, case examples, and practical guidance to help CHC agency nurses feel more assured in complex situations and deliver safe, person-centred care within the CHC framework.
Focus on Person-Centred, Legally Robust Care
CHC practice requires clinical expertise alongside a clear understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities. Within our network we regularly discuss:
- Person-centred assessment and care planning in Continuing Healthcare
- Documentation that supports fair and lawful eligibility decisions
- Balancing clinical evidence, risk, and patient choice
- Working in line with CQC standards, NMC Code, and safeguarding duties
This shared learning helps members protect their professional registration, support patient rights, and ensure that the care they deliver is both compassionate and compliant.
Events, Networking & Peer Learning Opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network hosts and promotes regular events and informal meetups to bring our nurse community together both online and in person.
Regular Events for CHC Nurses
We run and share access to:
- Online discussion sessions on current CHC issues and challenges
- Webinars and workshops focused on specific aspects of CHC practice
- Networking events to help agency nurses build long-term professional relationships
- Informal social meetups so nurses can relax and connect outside of work
Attendance helps members grow their professional network, share insights, and stay informed about developments in CHC and complex care.
Stay Up to Date with CHC Changes & Best Practice
Continuing Healthcare is a constantly evolving field. Through our groups and events, members stay updated on:
- Changes to CHC policy, legislation, and the National Framework
- Emerging case law and Ombudsman decisions affecting CHC practice
- Local commissioning changes and how they impact agency nurses
- Best practice in transitions of care, complex care management, and safeguarding
By staying informed, CHC agency nurses can adapt quickly, maintain high standards of care, and make more confident decisions in their day-to-day roles.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed to make life easier and more sustainable for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex care roles. Members benefit from:
- Instant access to a community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals
- 24/7 peer support via private, confidential social media groups
- Opportunities to learn from experienced CHC nurses and nurse assessors
- Networking that leads to work opportunities, collaborations, and referrals
- Long-term friendships with colleagues who truly “get” the realities of CHC work
We welcome new members who are working in CHC or looking to move into CHC-focused roles, and who value professional integrity, mutual support, and high-quality patient care.
How to Get Involved with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse, bank nurse, or independent nurse working in or around Continuing Healthcare and would like to join us:
- Contact us via our website or email to request an invitation
- We will confirm your role and provide access to our private groups
- You can then join our social media communities and network events
From there, you are free to connect, share, ask questions, and take part in the full range of discussions and opportunities within the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private UK-wide community of nurses working in Continuing Healthcare and complex care roles, offering peer support, networking, and learning.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Agency nurses, bank nurses, and independent nurses who work in or alongside NHS Continuing Healthcare are welcome to apply to join.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership terms vary over time, so please contact us directly for the most up-to-date information about any fees or free access options.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your membership is approved, you will receive invite links to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups.
- Do you offer formal CHC training courses? We focus on peer learning, shared resources, and events rather than running a formal training academy, but we regularly signpost members to high-quality CHC training opportunities.
- Are your groups confidential and secure? Yes, our groups are private, invite-only spaces where professional issues can be discussed respectfully and in confidence.
- Do you help nurses new to Continuing Healthcare? Many of our members are happy to offer informal mentoring, guidance, and practical tips to nurses who are new to CHC roles.
- Can the network help me find CHC agency work? While we are not an agency, networking within the group can naturally lead to shared opportunities, recommendations, and useful contacts.
- Do you organise in-person events as well as online sessions? Yes, subject to demand and location, we promote and sometimes host both online and in-person meetups for CHC nurses.
- How do I apply to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply visit our website or contact us directly by email or phone, and we will guide you through the short membership process.
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