CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
A dedicated UK network for CHC and agency nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK community created by CHC nurses, for CHC nurses and agency nurses working in community and complex care settings. We provide a safe, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow your career in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) while sharing the realities, pressures, and rewards of nursing with people who genuinely understand.
Our network brings together over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals who collaborate daily through invite-only, confidential social media groups, regular events, and peer-to-peer support. Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced practitioner, we help you build knowledge, confidence, and professional relationships that last.
What is CHC Nurses Agency Network?
CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional and social network for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare, community complex care, and agency roles across the UK. Our focus is on connection, support, and development, all centred around the unique challenges of CHC practice.
We understand that only another nurse truly appreciates the emotional load, responsibility, and constant decision-making that comes with the job. That is why our network is built on mutual respect, confidentiality, and shared experience — creating a place where you can ask questions, offload, and learn without judgement.
Key benefits of joining CHC Nurses Agency Network
A supportive community that understands CHC and agency nursing
Peer support from nurses who “get it”
Within our core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, you can openly discuss clinical dilemmas, workload pressures, agency work issues, and CHC-specific challenges with colleagues who have been there themselves.
Our members regularly share tips, experiences, and encouragement, helping each other manage stress, avoid burnout, and maintain high standards of person-centred care.
Confidential, invite-only social media groups
We host several confidential, invite-only online communities where CHC nurses can talk safely 24-7-365. These groups are moderated to keep discussions respectful, professional, and focused on support and learning.
This structure allows you to ask questions you might not feel comfortable raising in your workplace, and receive honest, practical feedback from experienced peers.
Regular events, meetups, and learning opportunities
Events to connect, relax, and learn
We run regular online and in-person events bringing together CHC and agency nurses from across the UK. These sessions range from informal meetups and peer support circles to topic-focused workshops and Q&A sessions on CHC practice.
Many nurses in our network build friendships that last for years, turning professional contacts into trusted colleagues they can rely on throughout their career.
CHC-focused training and knowledge sharing
Our events and sessions regularly cover Continuing Healthcare topics such as eligibility assessments, MDT processes, case management, person-centred care planning, and documentation standards in community settings.
By learning directly from other practising CHC nurses and specialists, you gain real-world insights that you can immediately apply to your day-to-day nursing practice.
How CHC Nurses Agency Network supports your professional development
Expanding your CHC knowledge and skills
Real-time advice on CHC processes and practice
Through our network, you can ask practical questions about CHC assessments, Funded Nursing Care (FNC), complex care packages, risk management, and multidisciplinary working — and receive quick, experience-based responses.
This ongoing dialogue helps you build confidence in CHC processes, understand expectations from commissioners and providers, and avoid common pitfalls in documentation and decision-making.
Insights into agency work and career choices
Members freely share their experiences of different agencies, employers, roles, and pay structures, giving you honest insights you are unlikely to find in recruitment adverts.
This peer knowledge helps you make informed choices about contracts, shifts, and roles that match your values, skills, and work-life balance needs.
Building your professional network in CHC
Professional contacts across the UK
Our network includes CHC assessors, case managers, community nurses, agency nurses, and senior practitioners working with ICBs, local authorities, and independent providers.
By engaging actively in the group and attending events, you naturally build a strong professional network in CHC that can support you with references, opportunities, and collaboration throughout your career.
Career support and informal mentoring
Senior and experienced nurses within the network often provide informal mentoring and guidance to colleagues who are new to CHC or transitioning from ward-based roles to community or agency work.
From interview tips to role comparisons and CPD ideas, the network acts as an ever-present sounding board for your professional development.
Support for person-centred CHC and community practice
Sharing best practice in person-centred, community-based care
Focus on dignity, independence, and safety
Our discussions frequently centre on practical ways to deliver person-centred care in people’s homes, supported living, and care home environments, including for those with learning disabilities, complex needs, or progressive conditions.
Nurses share examples of care plans, risk assessments, communication approaches, and family liaison strategies that promote dignity, independence, and safety in real-world CHC settings.
Evidence-informed, experience-led solutions
While we are a peer network rather than a formal training provider, many of our members draw on current guidance, national frameworks, and inspection expectations to inform discussions.
This mix of evidence and frontline experience enables you to shape your practice in line with good standards while still reflecting the realities of agency and CHC work.
Why CHC Nurses choose our Agency Network
A place to relax, connect, and be yourself professionally
A community built on trust
Nursing can be isolating, especially in community and agency roles where you often work alone. The CHC Nurses Agency Network provides a space where you can “take off the uniform” mentally and talk freely with people who understand the pressures you face every shift.
Many of our members describe the network as a “professional family” — a place where they feel heard, supported, and respected.
Long-term friendships and professional alliances
Because our members stay connected over years, our groups often become communities where friendships and strong professional alliances are formed and sustained.
These relationships provide emotional support as well as practical help with references, sharing shifts information, and navigating changes in the CHC landscape.
How to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Eligibility and membership
Who the network is for
The CHC Nurses Agency Network welcomes registered nurses and nursing associates working in, or interested in, Continuing Healthcare, community complex care, and agency nursing roles across the UK.
Whether you are an experienced CHC nurse, transitioning from an acute setting, or exploring agency work for the first time, you are welcome to join our community.
Joining our private groups and events
New members are invited into our private social media groups and can access information about upcoming events, discussions, and informal learning sessions.
Once you are part of the network, you can engage as much or as little as suits you — from quietly reading posts to actively contributing, asking questions, and attending meetups.
Partner with CHC Nurses Agency Network for support in your CHC career
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is here to help you thrive in Continuing Healthcare and agency nursing by offering community, professional connections, and a safe space to share the realities of practice.
If you want to feel less isolated, build your CHC knowledge, and join a network of nurses who genuinely understand your world, our community is ready to welcome you.
Contact us today or connect with us via our social media channels to find out how to join our invite-only groups and start benefiting from the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based professional and social community for nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, community complex care, and agency roles.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and nursing associates involved in, or interested in, CHC and agency nursing across the UK are welcome to join.
- Is the network only for CHC assessors? No, our network includes CHC assessors, case managers, community nurses, agency nurses, and other professionals linked to CHC and complex care.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you express interest and meet the basic criteria, you will be invited into our confidential, invite-only social media groups for CHC nurses.
- Does the network provide formal CHC training? We are primarily a peer network, but we regularly share knowledge, resources, and learning opportunities related to CHC practice.
- Are the discussions in the group confidential? Yes, our groups are private, invite-only spaces where members are expected to maintain professional confidentiality and respect.
- What kinds of events does the network run? We host online and in-person meetups, peer support sessions, and topic-based discussions focused on CHC, agency work, and community nursing.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details about any membership or event costs are shared directly with interested nurses when they contact us to join.
- How can the network help my CHC career? The network offers peer support, informal mentoring, practical CHC insights, and connections that can open new professional opportunities.
- How can I find out more or request to join? You can contact us through our website or social media channels to ask about joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network and accessing our private groups.