UK CHC Nurses Agency Network: Events & Support

UK CHC Nurses Agency Network offers events, training and peer support for Continuing Healthcare and community agency nurses across the UK. Connect in confidential, invite‑only groups, access CHC resources, share best practice and grow your CHC, community and complex care career. Join over 500 CHC nurses for networking, webinars and ongoing professional and emotional support.

Welcome to CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your UK Community for Continuing Healthcare Nurses

Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Through Community, Training and Professional Support

CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses and healthcare professionals working in community care, complex care and CHC-funded packages. We connect nurses, share best practice, offer professional support and create a space where CHC nurses can grow their careers and wellbeing together.

Built by nurses, for nurses, our network recognises the unique pressures of CHC and community nursing. Through online groups, regular events, shared resources and peer support, we help agency nurses navigate CHC processes, improve patient outcomes and build lasting professional relationships across the UK.

What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

A Professional Network for CHC and Community Nurses

The CHC Nurses Agency Network brings together over 500 experienced CHC and agency nurses across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our members work in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community nursing, complex care, learning disabilities, mental health and domiciliary settings.

We provide a confidential, invite-only environment where nurses can ask questions, share challenges, celebrate successes and get real-time support from colleagues who truly understand the demands of CHC nursing and agency work.

A Safe Space Where Nurses Understand Each Other

Only nurses really understand the emotional, physical and professional demands of nursing. Our network offers a safe space where you can talk openly about caseloads, CHC assessments, DoLS, safeguarding, documentation, audits, and day-to-day pressures—without judgment.

Many of our members form strong friendships, mentor each other and stay in contact for years, creating a reliable support system throughout their careers.

Core Benefits of Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network

1. Private Social Media Groups for CHC Nurses

Confidential, Invite-Only Online Communities

We host several confidential, invite-only social media groups dedicated to CHC and agency nurses. These groups run 24/7/365, giving you immediate access to professional advice and peer support whenever you need it.

From quick clinical queries to complex CHC eligibility questions, our members share knowledge, templates, experiences and practical strategies to support safe, high‑quality care in the community.

Peer Support and Shared Learning

Within our groups, you can:

  • Ask questions about CHC assessments, MDTs and decision support tools
  • Share experiences of community placements, home care packages and agency shifts
  • Discuss documentation, risk assessments, care planning and audit requirements
  • Receive and offer emotional support during challenging cases
  • Network with other CHC nurses across the UK

2. Regular Events for CHC and Community Nursing Professionals

Networking, Learning and Professional Development

We run regular online and in-person events designed specifically for CHC and agency nurses, including webinars, discussion groups, Q&A sessions and informal meet-ups. These events help you stay up to date with developments in Continuing Healthcare and community care.

Topics often include:

  • Updates on CHC National Framework and local policies
  • Best practice in community complex care and domiciliary care
  • Effective documentation and record keeping in CHC
  • Professional boundaries, lone working and safety in the community
  • Self-care, resilience and managing stress as an agency nurse

Building Long-Term Professional Relationships

Most nurses in our network keep in touch outside of events and groups, providing informal supervision, mentorship and career guidance. Many become close friends, supporting each other through different roles, agencies and stages of their professional journey.

3. Support for CHC, Community Domiciliary and Complex Care

Sharing Expertise in Continuing Healthcare

Our community includes nurses with strong expertise in Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community domiciliary care and complex health needs. By sharing real-world experiences and strategies, we help nurses feel more confident when working in:

  • CHC-funded home care packages
  • Community nursing roles
  • Learning disability and autism services
  • Mental health and complex behavioural support
  • Nursing care in supported living or residential services

Navigating CHC Processes with Peer Support

Members regularly discuss and share practical insight on CHC-related topics, such as:

  • Understanding and contributing to CHC checklists and DSTs
  • Working with CHC assessors, case managers and MDTs
  • Managing DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) in community settings
  • Supporting families to understand CHC processes and care options
  • Maintaining safe, person-centred care in CHC-funded packages

Why CHC Nurses Choose Our Network

A Community Built Around Real Nursing Experience

Every member of our core network is a qualified nursing professional with practical experience in CHC, agency work or community care. This means discussion is grounded in real practice, and advice is relevant to what you face day-to-day in the field.

Understanding the Realities of Agency Nursing

We understand:

  • The challenges of adapting to new placements and teams
  • The pressure of lone working in the community
  • The complexity of CHC paperwork and evidence gathering
  • The difficulty of balancing work, life and study
  • The emotional impact of working with complex, high-dependency patients

This shared understanding makes our network a supportive, realistic and honest environment to grow professionally.

Professional Growth and Career Development

Develop Your CHC and Community Nursing Expertise

By engaging with our network, you can steadily build your confidence and competence in CHC and community nursing. Members share:

  • Practical tips for managing complex care in the home
  • Approaches to safe delegation and working with carers
  • Tips for working effectively with CHC teams and commissioners
  • Advice on documentation that meets legal and regulatory standards
  • Insights into different agencies, roles and career paths

Supporting Your Long-Term Nursing Career

Our network helps you think about the bigger picture of your career, whether you want to:

  • Specialise further in Continuing Healthcare
  • Move into case management or leadership roles
  • Balance agency work with further study or qualifications
  • Transition from hospital-based to community-based nursing

Who Can Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?

Eligibility and Membership

We welcome:

  • Registered Nurses (RNs, RGNs, RMNs, RNLDs) working in CHC, agency or community roles
  • Agency and bank nurses involved in CHC-funded packages or community care
  • Nurses transitioning into Continuing Healthcare and complex community care
  • Experienced CHC professionals who want to contribute to a supportive peer network

Our groups are confidential and invite-only, to protect members’ privacy and enable honest, professional discussion.

UK-Focused, National Reach

The CHC Nurses Agency Network is UK-focused, supporting nurses across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who work in:

  • Community and domiciliary nursing
  • CHC-funded packages of care
  • Nursing homes and residential care with CHC clients
  • Learning disability and mental health services

How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network

Simple Steps to Become Part of Our Community

If you are a nurse working in, or moving into, Continuing Healthcare, agency nursing or community complex care, you can contact us to request to join our network. We’ll guide you on how to access our private social media groups and upcoming events.

What You Gain as a Member

  • Access to confidential CHC-focused support groups
  • Invitations to events, webinars and networking sessions
  • Peer support from over 500 CHC agency nursing professionals
  • Shared resources, tips and best practice from real-world practice
  • A community that understands and values your work

Why Choose CHC Nurses Agency Network?

  • Over 500 active CHC and agency nursing professionals across the UK
  • Confidential, invite-only social media groups available 24-7-365
  • Regular events focused on CHC, community domiciliary and complex care
  • A network built and led by nurses who understand CHC and agency work
  • Genuine peer support for clinical, professional and emotional challenges
  • Opportunities to develop your CHC expertise and professional profile
  • A place to relax, connect and debrief with colleagues who ‘get it’

Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network means becoming part of a supportive, knowledgeable and friendly nursing community that values your contribution and helps you thrive in CHC and community practice.

Contact CHC Nurses Agency Network

If you would like to join our network or find out more about our private groups and events, please get in touch today. We’ll help you connect with like-minded CHC and agency nurses and start benefiting from our supportive community.

FAQs

  1. What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-based professional community for CHC and agency nurses working in community, domiciliary and complex care settings.
  2. Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or moving into, Continuing Healthcare, agency nursing or community complex care roles in the UK can request to join.
  3. Is the network only for CHC specialists? No, we welcome agency and community nurses with an interest in CHC, complex care and community-based nursing.
  4. How do I access the private social media groups? Once you contact us and your eligibility is confirmed, we will send you secure invitations to our invite-only groups.
  5. Are the discussions in the groups confidential? Yes, our groups are confidential, invite-only spaces where professional issues can be discussed safely.
  6. Do you run training or events? We regularly run online and in-person events, webinars and meet-ups focused on CHC, community and complex care practice.
  7. Is there a fee to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Please contact us directly for the most up-to-date information about membership and any associated costs.
  8. Can I join if I am new to CHC or community nursing? Yes, many members are transitioning into CHC or community roles and use the network for guidance and support.
  9. Do you work with nursing agencies or only individual nurses? We primarily support individual nurses but also collaborate with agencies and organisations connected to CHC and community care.
  10. How do I contact CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us via our website contact form, email or social media to request more information and joining instructions.