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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Training & Support for Continuing Healthcare Nurses
UK CHC Nursing Network for Support, Learning & Career Growth
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), agency nursing, and complex care. We connect CHC nurses, provide expert-led learning opportunities, and offer a safe space to share challenges, build confidence, and grow your professional career.
Built by nurses, for nurses, our private network helps you feel understood, supported, and connected with professionals who know exactly what it is like to work in Continuing Healthcare, agency roles, and high-pressure clinical environments.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an invite-only community of around 500 Continuing Healthcare agency nurses and healthcare professionals. Our members stay in touch daily through private social media groups, regular online meet-ups, and in-person events across the UK.
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced Continuing Healthcare nurse, our network gives you access to peer support, shared expertise, and up-to-date knowledge on CHC assessments, funding, case management and care delivery.
A Supportive Community for CHC & Agency Nurses
Professional Connections That Last
We know that only another nurse really understands the emotional, mental, and physical demands of nursing. That is why our network focuses on genuine connection, mutual respect, and long-term professional relationships.
Many of our members first join simply to get support with their day-to-day challenges in CHC and agency roles, but go on to build lifelong friendships and valuable professional contacts that benefit them for years.
24/7 Peer Support in Private Groups
We host several confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can ask questions, share experiences, and discuss real clinical and professional issues in a safe space, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our online communities are active, supportive, and moderated to maintain professionalism, respect, and confidentiality at all times, helping you feel less isolated in your role.
A Relaxed Space to Talk Openly
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is designed as a relaxed, non-judgemental space where nurses can be honest about stress, workload, difficult cases, and the realities of Continuing Healthcare and agency work.
Members regularly share tips on managing burnout, work–life balance, documentation, CHC assessments, and navigating multidisciplinary teams, helping one another stay resilient and confident.
Continuing Healthcare Training, Learning & Knowledge Sharing
CHC-Focused Education & Resources
As a specialist CHC nursing network, we support our members with ongoing learning about all areas of Continuing Healthcare, including eligibility, DSTs, funding pathways, appeals, and community-based packages.
Through our groups and events, nurses can ask practical questions, share best practice, and learn from others working in similar CHC environments across the NHS, local authorities, and independent providers.
Support with Care Planning & Complex Needs
Many of our network nurses work with people with Learning Disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions and complex physical health needs, often funded via CHC or joint packages of care.
We encourage collaborative learning around person-centred care planning, risk management, independence promotion, and communication with families and MDTs, helping nurses deliver safe, dignified, and holistic care.
Case Discussions & Practical Problem-Solving
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is also a space for informal case-based discussion, where nurses can seek peer input on practical challenges – from documentation and assessments to working with funders and commissioners.
While we do not replace clinical supervision or employer responsibility, we do help nurses think through situations, learn from each other’s experiences, and feel more confident in their decision-making.
Regular Events, Meet-Ups & Networking for CHC Nurses
Online & In-Person Events Across the UK
We run regular events designed to bring our CHC agency nurses together, including online Q&A sessions, informal drop-in chats, topic-based discussions, and in-person social meet-ups where possible.
These events give nurses the chance to share knowledge, brainstorm solutions, and build their professional network in a friendly, supportive environment.
Workshops on CHC, Agency Nursing & Professional Issues
Our community often highlights common themes such as CHC documentation, navigating agencies, managing workload, dealing with difficult situations, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Where possible, we build informal sessions and workshops around these topics, so you can gain insight and advice directly from other nurses who have faced similar challenges.
Building Your Confidence & Career
Being part of a strong CHC nursing community can boost your confidence, clarify your career direction, and increase your professional visibility within the Continuing Healthcare sector.
Members often share opportunities, recommend each other for roles, and help one another stay informed about changes in policy, funding, and CHC practice within the NHS and independent sector.
Who Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network For?
Our network is ideal for:
- CHC agency nurses working in community, home care, or residential settings
- Registered nurses involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare, FNC, or complex discharge planning
- Independent and bank nurses who work across multiple providers or agencies
- Case managers and CHC assessors looking to connect with frontline CHC nurses
- Nurses supporting people with Learning Disabilities, dementia, complex mental health or physical health needs under CHC funding
If you are involved in Continuing Healthcare or agency nursing and want to feel more connected, supported, and informed, the CHC Nurses Agency Network was created with you in mind.
Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Professional Support When You Need It
Being able to reach out to hundreds of CHC nurses 24/7 means you never have to feel alone with your questions or professional worries.
Our members regularly support each other with advice on practice, policy, paperwork, and navigating the realities of agency work and complex care environments.
Shared Knowledge & Real-World Experience
Every nurse in our network brings their own skills, background and CHC experience, whether that is in the NHS, private sector, community nursing, mental health, or Learning Disabilities services.
This diversity of experience creates a powerful knowledge base that members can draw on to improve their own practice and understanding.
Reduced Isolation & Improved Wellbeing
Agency and CHC work can sometimes feel isolating, especially when you move between services or work largely alone in the community.
Our supportive network helps to reduce that isolation, improve morale, and offer a safe space to offload with people who truly understand your role.
Long-Term Friendships & Professional Networks
Many nurses within our network become close friends and remain connected for many years, even as they move roles, organisations, or locations.
This long-term support system can be invaluable when you are navigating career changes, personal challenges, or shifts within the health and social care system.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome new CHC and agency nurses who are committed to professional standards, confidentiality, and mutual support.
To enquire about joining our private social media groups and events, simply contact us with a brief overview of your role and interest in Continuing Healthcare or agency nursing.
Once accepted, you will be invited into our confidential, invite-only online communities, where you can start connecting with other CHC nurses straight away.
Why Choose the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Created by CHC & Agency Nurses
Our core network was developed by nurses with extensive experience in Continuing Healthcare, NHS services, community care, and agency work, who understand the real pressures of practice.
This lived experience means our network is grounded, practical, and genuinely relevant to your day-to-day work.
Safe, Confidential & Professionally Focused
We take confidentiality, professionalism and respect seriously, ensuring that our invite-only spaces remain safe for open discussion of professional issues.
Our community culture is supportive and constructive, helping nurses grow without fear of judgement.
Focused on CHC & Complex Care
Unlike general nursing forums, we focus strongly on Continuing Healthcare, CHC funding, community-based care, and agency nursing, making our discussions highly targeted and relevant.
This focus allows members to dive deep into CHC-specific practice, policy, and challenges.
Get in Touch with the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC or agency nurse looking for a supportive professional community, ongoing learning, and genuine peer connection, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us today to find out more about joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network and becoming part of our growing UK-wide CHC nursing community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a private UK community of around 500 Continuing Healthcare and agency nurses who support each other, share knowledge, and network professionally.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in Continuing Healthcare, agency roles, complex care, or related community and residential services can apply to join.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Yes, our network is primarily aimed at nurses working within the UK health and social care system, particularly those involved in NHS Continuing Healthcare.
- How do I join the private social media groups? You can request to join by contacting us with brief details about your role, experience, and interest in CHC or agency nursing.
- Does the network provide formal training or accredited courses? We focus on peer learning, informal education and shared expertise rather than delivering formal accredited training programmes.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any membership or participation costs, if applicable, will be explained when you enquire about joining the network.
- What kind of events do you run? We host online meet-ups, informal discussions, topic-focused sessions, and occasional in-person social and networking events for CHC and agency nurses.
- Is the group confidential and moderated? Yes, our invite-only groups are moderated and run with clear expectations around confidentiality, professionalism, and respect.
- Can I discuss real cases or practice issues in the group? You can discuss professional issues in a de-identified and confidential way, but you must always follow your employer’s policies and the NMC Code.
- How will joining the network benefit my CHC nursing career? Membership can help you reduce isolation, build your confidence, expand your professional contacts, and stay informed about practical CHC and agency nursing issues.
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