CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your Community for Continuing Healthcare Nurses, Training & Support
A Dedicated Community for CHC Agency Nurses & Healthcare Professionals
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community built by nurses, for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community care and complex care settings. We bring together experienced CHC agency nurses, independent practitioners and healthcare professionals who want to connect, share knowledge, and develop their careers in a supportive, confidential environment.
We understand that only another nurse truly understands the pressures, workload and emotional demands of nursing. Our network provides a safe space to relax, debrief, ask questions and access practical guidance from colleagues who face the same challenges every day. Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced assessor, our network is here to help you grow, stay informed and feel supported.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Peer-Led Network for CHC & Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, invite-only community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals across the UK. Members include CHC nurse assessors, case managers, community nurses, complex care nurses and healthcare professionals involved in adult Continuing Healthcare and discharge planning.
Our network exists to make professional life easier: to help you feel less isolated, to give you access to collective experience, and to provide a space where you can ask anything without judgement. Members support each other with real-world advice on CHC assessments, eligibility decisions, documentation, agency work, rates, contracts and career progression.
Key Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
- Connect with an active community of over 500 CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals
- Share and solve professional challenges in a confidential, peer-led environment
- Access collective expertise on CHC assessments, Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and eligibility
- Stay up to date with policy, CCG/ICB changes and best practice in Continuing Healthcare
- Get practical support with agency work, contracts, pay rates and working conditions
- Build long-term professional relationships and friendships with fellow nurses
- Reduce isolation and stress by connecting with colleagues who genuinely understand your role
Relax, Connect & Share – 24/7 Support for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a place to relax, talk openly and share experiences with nurses who “get it”. Our confidential, invite-only social media groups are active 24-7-365, giving you immediate access to peer support whenever you need it.
Members use the network to ask clinical and professional questions, discuss CHC eligibility decisions, explore complex cases, and share strategies for managing workload and stress. Many nurses in our community become friends and stay in touch for years, both personally and professionally.
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Knowledge Sharing & Informal Training
Boost Your Understanding of CHC Processes & Eligibility
Our network is a powerful resource for building your expertise in NHS Continuing Healthcare. Through discussions, shared resources and peer-led sessions, members deepen their understanding of CHC frameworks, assessment tools and legal principles that underpin eligibility decisions.
We focus on practical, real-world learning that you can use immediately in your day-to-day work as an agency nurse, CHC assessor or case manager. By engaging with our community, you will gain insights into how different ICBs and local authorities interpret guidance and apply national CHC policy.
Topics Commonly Discussed in Our CHC Network
- CHC eligibility criteria and the National Framework
- Completion of Checklist and DST (Decision Support Tool) documentation
- Best practice for MDT meetings and professional recommendations
- Case law, appeals and retrospective CHC funding claims
- Care planning and commissioning of complex care packages
- Community discharge planning and fast-track CHC processes
- Risk management, safeguarding and legal considerations
Informal Peer Learning, CPD Ideas & Professional Growth
Although we are not a formal training provider, the CHC Nurses Agency Network supports your continuing professional development (CPD) through shared learning, peer mentoring and signposting to high-quality CHC training opportunities.
Members routinely share learning materials, policy updates, templates and practical tips to help each other deliver safe, compliant and person-centred care. This ongoing knowledge exchange helps you stay current, confident and competent in the fast-changing field of Continuing Healthcare.
Events, Meet-Ups & Professional Networking
Regular Events to Bring CHC Nurses Together
We run regular online and in-person events to strengthen our CHC nursing community. These include informal meet-ups, focused discussion sessions, themed learning events and networking opportunities designed specifically for agency and independent nurses.
Our events offer a relaxed, supportive environment where you can share experiences, explore career opportunities and talk openly about the realities of CHC work. Many nurses use these events to build professional connections that lead to new roles, collaborations and long-term friendships.
Why Attend CHC Nurses Agency Network Events?
- Meet other CHC agency nurses and independent practitioners face-to-face or online
- Discuss real CHC cases and scenarios in a safe, confidential setting
- Hear from experienced peers about working across different ICBs and agencies
- Explore new career paths in CHC, case management and community nursing
- Strengthen your support network to reduce stress and professional isolation
Private Social Media Groups & Ongoing Community Engagement
Our core network stays in touch daily through secure, invite-only social media groups dedicated to CHC agency nursing. These groups are closely moderated to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and mutual respect.
We encourage open dialogue about practice issues, working conditions, contract negotiations and professional boundaries, while ensuring that patient confidentiality and ethical standards are always upheld.
Support for Agency Nursing Careers in CHC
Making Agency Nursing in CHC Easier & More Sustainable
Working as an agency nurse in CHC can be rewarding but demanding. Our network provides practical peer support to help you navigate the realities of agency work, from understanding local CHC processes to managing variable workloads and maintaining work-life balance.
Members frequently share information about agency rates, role expectations, interview processes and workplace cultures across different commissioners and providers, helping you make informed decisions about where and how you work.
How the Network Supports Your Nursing Career
- Peer advice on agency selection, contracts and negotiating fair pay
- Insight into CHC roles across different ICBs, CCG legacy areas and providers
- Practical tips for managing documentation, caseloads and deadlines
- Emotional support from colleagues who understand CHC pressure and burnout
- Shared opportunities for short-term contracts, project work and longer placements
Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Open to CHC Agency Nurses & Related Professionals
We welcome new members who work in, or have a strong professional interest in, NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care. This includes agency nurses, bank nurses, independent nurse assessors, case managers, community nurses and allied health professionals who regularly work within the CHC framework.
Our aim is to maintain a focused, specialist community – so membership is primarily for actively practising professionals who can both benefit from and contribute to our shared knowledge base.
What We Look For in New Members
- A current or recent role in CHC, community complex care or related fields
- Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and professional standards
- Willingness to share experience, insight and support with other members
- Respectful and constructive communication in all group discussions
- Genuine interest in learning, networking and professional development
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Step Into a Supportive CHC Nursing Community
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network connects you with a trusted group of professionals who understand the realities of Continuing Healthcare and agency nursing. Membership gives you access to our private social media groups, events and ongoing peer support.
To join, simply contact us via our website or social channels, share a brief overview of your role and CHC experience, and we will guide you through our membership process and provide access to our confidential groups.
What You Gain When You Join
- Access to private, invite-only CHC nursing groups available 24-7-365
- Regular updates on CHC practice, policy and professional issues
- Opportunities to attend online and in-person CHC nursing meet-ups
- A safe space to ask questions and get honest, experience-based answers
- A long-term professional and social network built on trust and shared values
Building a Stronger Future for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to raise the profile of CHC nursing, support agency nurses in delivering safe, person-centred care, and create a community where no nurse feels alone. By sharing knowledge, challenges and successes, we help each other stay resilient, informed and connected.
If you work in Continuing Healthcare or complex community care and want to be part of a supportive, specialist nursing community, we invite you to connect with us and explore membership of the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private, peer-led community of agency and independent nurses specialising in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership is open to nurses and related professionals who currently work in, or have recent experience of, CHC, community complex care or similar roles.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership arrangements may vary over time, so please contact us directly for the latest information on any fees or joining requirements.
- How do I apply to become a member? You can apply by contacting us through our website or social media, sharing a brief summary of your CHC role and experience so we can confirm eligibility.
- What kind of support does the network provide? We provide peer support, shared learning, informal advice on CHC practice, agency work, contracts and professional wellbeing.
- Are the discussions confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and moderated, with all members expected to maintain strict patient confidentiality and professional standards.
- Do you offer formal CHC training courses? We focus on peer learning and signposting, not formal training delivery, but members often share and recommend high-quality CHC training resources.
- How active is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Our core membership of around 500 professionals engages daily across our private social media groups, with discussions taking place 24-7-365.
- Do you organise events for CHC nurses? Yes, we hold regular online and in-person events to support networking, knowledge sharing and professional connection among CHC nurses.
- How can I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can get in touch via our website contact page or through our official social media channels to find out more and start the membership process.