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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your Community for CHC Agency Nurses in the UK
Connecting, Supporting and Developing Continuing Healthcare Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated community and professional hub for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses across the UK. We provide a safe, supportive space where nurses can connect, share knowledge and gain practical support with the unique challenges of CHC work.
From building professional contacts to accessing CHC best practice guidance, our network helps agency nurses develop their careers, improve patient outcomes and feel less isolated in a demanding role that only other nurses truly understand.
A Supportive Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses
Nursing in Continuing Healthcare can be complex, pressured and at times overwhelming, which is why our community focuses on peer support, shared learning and wellbeing. Within our network, you can be open about real-world issues and receive advice from colleagues who genuinely understand.
Our core membership of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals engages through invite-only, confidential social media groups, where members regularly discuss clinical queries, agency challenges, CHC processes and ways to balance work and life.
Join a Private, Safe and Confidential CHC Nurse Community
We welcome new members into our private CHC nurse social media groups and events, offering a safe online environment to ask questions, share experiences and get honest feedback from peers.
Our groups are moderated, invite-only and confidential, allowing you to explore sensitive professional matters, complex CHC cases and work-related stress without judgement or risk to your reputation.
Building Real Connections and Long-Term Friendships
Many nurses in the CHC Nurses Agency Network develop not only professional contacts but lasting friendships. Members stay in touch for years, supporting each other through career changes, new roles, difficult cases and personal milestones.
Whether you are new to agency work or an experienced CHC nurse, our network ensures you never feel alone in your practice, with colleagues available to talk 24/7/365.
Events, Workshops and Peer Learning for CHC Nurses
To keep our community connected and informed, the CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events tailored to Continuing Healthcare agency nurses.
These events bring together CHC assessors, case managers, community nurses, agency leads and independent practitioners to share ideas, problem-solve and stay up to date with changes in CHC practice.
Regular Networking Events for CHC Agency Nurses
Our networking events give you the chance to meet other CHC nurses, discuss NHS Continuing Healthcare frameworks, talk about agency working conditions and explore new opportunities across different regions.
Many members use these events to find new assignments, discover new agencies, gain insight into pay rates and understand expectations for CHC roles around the UK.
Specialist CHC Training, Updates and Best Practice Discussions
We facilitate peer-led teaching, case discussions and CHC-focused sessions covering eligibility assessments, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), appeals, reviews and complex care planning.
These interactive sessions help you stay confident and current with CHC policy changes, funding processes and assessment standards, supporting both agency nurses and the patients they care for.
Professional Development and Career Support for CHC Nurses
Beyond community and connection, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is committed to helping you grow your career in Continuing Healthcare. We share resources, insights and opportunities specifically targeted at CHC agency nurses.
Members can access informal guidance on roles, interview preparation, documentation standards and navigating multiple agencies safely and professionally.
Support with CHC Practice, Documentation and Compliance
Through our network, nurses can seek peer support on CHC documentation, including care planning, CHC checklists, DST completion and clinical evidence gathering for eligibility decisions.
Members regularly exchange tips on maintaining compliance with NHS and regulatory standards, working effectively with CCGs/ICBs, and ensuring safe, person-centred care in community and complex care packages.
Guidance on Agency Work, Work–Life Balance and Wellbeing
Agency CHC work can offer flexibility, but it also brings uncertainty, variable caseloads and irregular hours; our members discuss strategies to protect wellbeing, manage stress and set healthy boundaries.
Within the group, nurses share real experiences of negotiating pay, choosing agencies, managing tax/IR35 issues and balancing shifts with family life and personal commitments.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to ensure that no CHC nurse has to face the demands of agency work alone. Our members value the honesty, understanding and solidarity that only other nurses in the same field can offer.
By joining, you become part of a trusted professional community focused on sharing knowledge, supporting one another and raising standards in Continuing Healthcare nursing across the UK.
A Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is shaped and driven by practising nurses who understand the reality of CHC caseloads, family expectations, MDT meetings, appeals and the pressures of agency work.
This grassroots approach means discussions are always practical, relevant and real, rather than theoretical or detached from day-to-day CHC practice.
Always-On Support – 24/7/365 Professional Conversation
Because our community is hosted across several invite-only social media groups, there is almost always someone online to answer a question, share a resource or offer emotional support after a difficult shift or assessment.
Whether you are dealing with a complex eligibility decision, a challenging family meeting or uncertainty about agency contracts, our members are there to listen and help.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in or moving into NHS Continuing Healthcare, you are warmly invited to join our network. Membership is open to UK-based registered nurses with an interest or role in CHC.
To join, simply get in touch via our website or social channels, and we will guide you through the short vetting process before adding you to our private, confidential groups and inviting you to upcoming events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-based community and support network for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses working in, or with a clear interest in, CHC and agency work within the UK are eligible to join.
- Does it cost anything to join the network? Membership is currently free, although some optional events or training sessions may carry a separate fee.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Contact us via our website or social profiles, and once verified, you will receive an invite link to our confidential groups.
- What kind of support can I expect from the network? You can expect peer support, CHC practice discussions, shared resources, career advice and a safe place to talk about work-related challenges.
- Do you offer formal CHC training or just peer support? We primarily offer peer learning and informal education, with occasional structured sessions or events focused on CHC topics.
- Are the discussions in the group confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and moderated, and we expect all members to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.
- Can student nurses or newly qualified nurses join? Newly qualified nurses with an interest in CHC and agency work are welcome, but students may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Do you help nurses find CHC agency roles? While we are not a recruitment agency, members often share information about CHC opportunities, agencies and assignments.
- How often do you run events or meet-ups? We host regular online sessions throughout the year and occasional in-person events depending on demand and location.
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