CHC Nurses Agency Network: Specialist Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Supporting CHC Agency Nurses with Training, Networking and Career Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community created by and for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses. We bring together hundreds of experienced CHC professionals to share knowledge, support one another, and develop careers in a relaxed but highly professional environment. Our mission is to make agency nursing in CHC less isolating, more rewarding, and better informed.
Only another nurse truly understands the pressures, responsibilities, and emotional load that come with nursing – especially within the complex world of Continuing Healthcare. That’s why our network exists: to give CHC agency nurses a safe, confidential space to connect, learn, and grow.
A Dedicated Network for CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we provide a strong, supportive community that understands the realities of CHC work. Members work across a range of settings – including community, residential, domiciliary, and complex care – but are united by their expertise in NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, reviews, and case management.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is more than just a group – it’s a professional hub where nurses can relax, share insights, and stay up to date with CHC guidance, CCG/ICB practices, and funding processes.
What We Do for CHC Agency Nurses
We support CHC agency nurses through a combination of ongoing peer support, specialist CHC training, regular events, and confidential online communities. Whether you’re new to CHC or highly experienced, the network is designed to make your professional life simpler, more connected, and better informed.
Relax, Connect and Share with Like-Minded CHC Professionals
Agency CHC work can be both technically demanding and emotionally draining. Our network offers a place to decompress, debrief, and discuss cases (confidentially and appropriately) with people who truly understand the context. Many members form lasting professional connections and friendships that continue for years.
We encourage supportive, respectful discussion around day-to-day challenges, best practice, documentation, MDT meetings, eligibility decisions, and appeals. This shared experience helps members build confidence and resilience in their CHC roles.
Confidential, Invite-Only Social Media Groups (24/7 Support)
Our community stays connected through a range of private, invite-only social media groups where members can raise professional issues 24/7, 365 days a year. These groups are closely moderated and designed to protect confidentiality and professionalism while still allowing open, practical discussion.
From quick questions about Decision Support Tool (DST) domains to complex queries about CHC reviews, joint funding, or personal health budgets, members can draw on the collective experience of hundreds of CHC nurses whenever they need support.
CHC Training, Learning and Professional Development
The CHC landscape is constantly evolving, with frequent updates to NHS Continuing Healthcare frameworks, local policies, and case law. The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps members stay ahead of these changes through targeted learning and development opportunities.
Specialist CHC Training for Agency Nurses
Our CHC-focused training sessions are designed specifically for agency nurses who work within Continuing Healthcare, complex care, or safeguarding contexts. We help you build confidence and competence in areas such as:
- Understanding and applying the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care
- Completing high-quality checklists, DSTs, and CHC assessments
- Evidence gathering and clinical justification of needs
- Contributing effectively to Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) discussions
- Handling reviews, appeals, and disputes
- Managing documentation to support robust, defensible clinical decision-making
Our sessions are led by experienced CHC practitioners who understand both the clinical and procedural realities of CHC work in the UK.
CPD-Focused Events and Practical Workshops
We host regular online and in-person events that combine teaching, case-based discussion, and peer learning. These events support your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and help you stay aligned with current CHC guidance, CQC expectations, and professional standards.
Workshops often focus on real-world scenarios – such as complex behaviour, unpredictable needs, or rapidly deteriorating conditions – equipping you with practical strategies you can apply immediately in your CHC roles.
Regular CHC Events, Meet-Ups and Networking
Networking is at the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network. We bring CHC nurses together on a regular basis so you can share ideas, compare approaches, and feel part of a wider professional community.
Online Forums, Webinars and Discussion Sessions
Our virtual events allow CHC agency nurses from across the UK to join in, no matter where they are based or which agency they work through. Topics typically include:
- Updates on CHC policy, frameworks and local commissioning practices
- Managing difficult MDT meetings and challenging conversations
- Risk management and defensible documentation
- Best practice in person-centred CHC care and case management
- Working effectively as an agency nurse within CHC teams
These sessions are interactive, allowing members to raise real-time questions and learn from colleagues with a wide range of CHC experience.
In-Person Social and Professional Meet-Ups
Whenever possible, we also organise in-person meet-ups to help members connect beyond the screen. These events are relaxed, friendly, and often lead to long-term professional relationships and friendships. Many nurses in our network stay in touch for years, working together across different CHC projects and regions.
Shared Expertise in CHC Practice, Compliance and Quality
While the CHC Nurses Agency Network is primarily a community and learning hub, members naturally share significant expertise in quality, safety, documentation and regulatory expectations within Continuing Healthcare.
Improving Standards in CHC Assessments and Case Management
Through shared discussion and peer support, members continually refine their approach to:
- Comprehensive and accurate CHC assessments and reviews
- High-standard care planning in CHC-funded packages
- Person-centred documentation that reflects real needs and risks
- Maintaining professional accountability as agency nurses
- Working safely and effectively across different CQC-regulated environments
This collaborative focus supports safer, more consistent, and evidence-based CHC practice across multiple organisations and regions.
Supporting Nurses in Navigating Complex CHC Systems
From understanding how ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) operate to dealing with appeals, funding disputes, joint packages, and section 117 aftercare, the network helps members navigate the complexity of CHC. Shared knowledge reduces stress, improves confidence, and helps agency nurses advocate effectively for the individuals they support.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network gives you access to an established community of CHC specialists who are committed to supporting each other, sharing expertise, and raising standards in Continuing Healthcare.
- Be part of a trusted network of around 500 CHC agency nurses
- Access confidential, invite-only social media groups available 24/7
- Join regular CHC events, training, and peer discussion sessions
- Share professional issues openly in a supportive, non-judgemental environment
- Stay up to date with CHC policies, frameworks and best practice
- Build meaningful professional relationships and friendships
- Develop your CHC expertise, documentation skills and MDT confidence
Whether you are an experienced CHC assessor, a case manager, or a nurse looking to move into Continuing Healthcare, our network offers the support and insight you need to develop your career and practice.
How to Get Involved
We welcome new members who are actively involved or seriously interested in CHC agency nursing. Once you join, you will be invited into our private online groups and given access to updates on upcoming events, webinars and learning opportunities.
Membership is ideal for nurses who want to feel less isolated in their CHC work, stay informed, and join a network that genuinely understands the pressures and rewards of CHC practice.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you would like to learn more about the CHC Nurses Agency Network, our events, or how to join our confidential online groups, please get in touch. We are always happy to hear from CHC agency nurses who want to connect, share and grow within a supportive professional community.
Join us and be part of a growing UK-wide network that is dedicated to excellence in Continuing Healthcare nursing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community of agency nurses who work in NHS Continuing Healthcare, offering peer support, events, and professional development.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The network is primarily for registered nurses working, or looking to work, in CHC roles such as assessors, reviewers, case managers, and complex care professionals.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for UK nurses? Yes, our focus is on nurses working within the UK’s NHS Continuing Healthcare system and related frameworks.
- How do I join your private social media groups? Once you register your interest with us, we will verify your CHC background and provide an invite to our confidential, invite-only online groups.
- Do you offer CHC-specific training and webinars? Yes, we run CHC-focused training sessions and webinars covering assessments, DSTs, documentation, MDTs, reviews and appeals.
- Is there a fee to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Membership arrangements may vary over time, so please contact us directly for the latest information on joining and any associated costs.
- Can agency nurses from any agency join? Yes, we welcome CHC agency nurses regardless of which nursing agency or organisation they work with.
- How often do you run events and meet-ups? We run regular online events throughout the year and in-person meet-ups when possible, depending on demand and location.
- Are discussions in the network confidential? Yes, our social media groups are private, invite-only spaces, and members are expected to maintain strict professional and confidentiality standards at all times.
- How does the network help my CHC career? The network helps you stay up to date with CHC changes, improve your practice, gain peer support, and build valuable professional connections across the CHC sector.