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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your UK Continuing Healthcare Nursing Community & Consultancy
Connecting, Supporting and Empowering CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK community and consultancy created by nurses, for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and community care settings.
We bring together experienced CHC agency nurses, trainers and consultants to provide peer support, expert guidance, and practical resources that make agency nursing in CHC safer, easier and more rewarding.
Only another nurse truly understands the emotional pressure, clinical responsibility and constant change that come with CHC nursing.
Our private, invite-only network gives you a trusted space to ask questions, share challenges, build professional connections and develop your career in CHC with confidence.
With a core community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals connected 24/7/365 through confidential social media groups, structured events and expert-led sessions, we help you stay up to date, feel supported, and deliver safe, person-centred care in every CHC setting you work in.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a professional community and advisory hub for band 5–8 nurses, nurse assessors, case managers and CHC practitioners working through agencies across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We provide:
- A safe, confidential online space to talk openly about CHC practice and agency work
- Practical peer-to-peer support from nurses who understand CHC pressures
- Guidance on CHC processes, documentation, and clinical decision-making
- Access to specialist CHC training, workshops and events
- Opportunities to build friendships and long-term professional relationships
Many nurses who join our network go on to form strong professional and personal bonds, supporting each other through shifts, contracts, career changes and the realities of CHC nursing life.
Our Core Support & Consultancy Services for CHC Nurses
Peer Support for Agency CHC Nursing
Working as an agency nurse in Continuing Healthcare can feel isolating, especially when moving between different CCGs, ICBs, providers and home care settings.
Our network offers a place to debrief, reflect and seek advice from colleagues who understand CHC-specific issues such as fast-track funding, DSTs, complex discharges and community risk management.
Through our private groups, you can:
- Ask real-time questions about CHC processes, forms and best practice
- Share experiences of different organisations, agencies and placements
- Discuss clinical scenarios and seek support for complex CHC cases
- Talk openly about stress, burnout and emotional impact in a safe space
Guidance on CHC Processes, Documentation & Best Practice
CHC practice is highly regulated and constantly evolving. Our experienced members and consultants share up-to-date, practical guidance on:
- CHC eligibility criteria and the National Framework
- Decision Support Tool (DST) completion and evidence gathering
- Fast-track funding applications and end-of-life CHC care
- Risk assessments and person-centred care planning in community settings
- Working safely and professionally as an agency nurse within CHC teams
We focus on translating policy into everyday practice, helping you feel confident in your documentation, communication and clinical decision-making in CHC roles.
Professional Development & CHC Career Guidance
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced nurse assessor, our network supports your career development in Continuing Healthcare.
Members share insights on:
- Transitioning from ward or community roles into CHC
- Working effectively with CHC teams, ICBs and local authorities
- Developing into senior roles such as CHC case manager or lead nurse
- Balancing agency flexibility with long-term CHC career progression
We help you navigate the CHC landscape so you can choose contracts, roles and settings that align with your skills, values and long-term plans.
Specialist Support Around Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Understanding CHC Eligibility, Applications and Reviews
Nurses in CHC roles are central to assessing complex needs, gathering evidence and supporting eligibility decisions. Through our network, you can access support and shared knowledge around:
- Applying the CHC National Framework and Primary Health Need test
- Preparing for multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
- Writing robust clinical rationales and recommendations
- Annual reviews and appeals processes
This peer-led learning helps improve consistency, quality and confidence in how you approach CHC assessments and reviews across different organisations.
Community-Based CHC Nursing & Deprivation of Liberty
Many agency nurses in our network provide complex community care for adults and children with CHC packages at home, in supported living or in care homes.
We share best practice on:
- Working within Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) and community safeguards
- Balancing safety, autonomy and human rights in CHC-funded care
- Collaborating with families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams
- Escalating concerns appropriately when packages are unsafe or under-resourced
Our community helps you navigate the ethical, legal and practical challenges of providing CHC-funded care in the community.
Events, Workshops & Ongoing Community Engagement
Regular CHC-Focused Events and Meet-Ups
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC agency nurses together, share knowledge and build stronger connections.
These include:
- Educational webinars on CHC topics and updates
- Peer discussion groups and reflective practice sessions
- Networking meet-ups and informal social events
- Q&A sessions with experienced CHC nurse leaders and consultants
Most nurses in our network stay in touch long after first joining, often forming lasting friendships and informal support circles that continue for years.
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Connection
Our confidential, invite-only social media groups are at the heart of the CHC Nurses Agency Network.
Around 500 CHC agency nurses actively share:
- Professional issues and dilemmas, 24 hours a day
- Updates on CHC policy, local practices and commissioning changes
- Tips for managing workloads, documentation and shift patterns
- Emotional support on difficult days or after challenging shifts
We keep these spaces strictly professional, supportive and respectful, so every member feels safe to contribute and ask for help when needed.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
A Community Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is led and shaped by nurses who actively work in CHC and understand the day-to-day pressures of agency life, clinical risk and documentation demands.
Confidential, Supportive and Non-Judgemental
You can ask questions, explore uncertainties and share difficult experiences without fear of judgement, in fully moderated and confidential groups.
Stronger CHC Practice, Better Patient Outcomes
By sharing CHC expertise, best practice and real-world learning across the network, we help agency nurses deliver safer, more consistent and more person-centred care.
Professional Growth and Long-Term Connections
From your first CHC shift to advanced roles, our community supports your development, offers informal mentoring and helps you build relationships that can last an entire career.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome registered nurses and allied professionals with an interest in, or current involvement with, NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
To become a member:
- Express your interest via our contact or sign-up options.
- We will verify your professional background and CHC interest.
- Once approved, you will be invited to join our private social media groups and notified about upcoming events.
From there, you can immediately start connecting with other CHC agency nurses, accessing shared resources and participating in our events and discussions.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are an agency nurse working in CHC, thinking about moving into CHC roles, or representing an organisation that works with CHC nurses, we would be happy to hear from you.
Get in touch today to:
- Find out how to join our CHC Nurses Agency Network
- Ask about upcoming CHC events, workshops or webinars
- Discuss collaboration or support for your CHC nursing workforce
Together, we can strengthen CHC nursing practice, support each other and improve outcomes for the people and families we care for.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community and support hub for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare. - Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Registered nurses and related professionals with an interest in or experience of CHC and complex community care can apply to join. - Is the network only for agency nurses?
Our focus is agency CHC nursing, but we also welcome CHC nurse assessors, case managers and professionals working alongside agency nurses. - How do I become a member?
You express interest, we verify your professional background, and then we invite you into our private groups and network activities. - Is there a cost to join?
Membership options may vary over time, so please contact us directly for the latest information on any fees or free-access arrangements. - What kind of support will I get?
You will have access to peer support, CHC guidance, networking opportunities, events and a safe space to discuss professional issues. - Do you offer formal CHC training courses?
We host and signpost members to CHC-related workshops, webinars and learning sessions to help develop knowledge and confidence. - Are the social media groups really confidential?
Yes, our groups are invite-only, moderated and professionally focused, with clear rules to maintain privacy and respect. - Can organisations or agencies work with the network?
Yes, we welcome conversations with agencies and organisations about supporting CHC nurses and collaborating on events or initiatives. - How will joining benefit my CHC career?
Membership connects you with experienced CHC nurses, enhances your knowledge, and opens up networking, learning and career opportunities.
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