CHC Nurses Agency Network: Community, Support & Training for CHC Nurses
A Dedicated UK Community for Continuing Healthcare Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist UK-based community built by and for agency nurses working in Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Our mission is to connect CHC nurses, provide expert peer support, and make professional life easier through shared knowledge, training, and networking opportunities. We understand that only another nurse truly appreciates the demands, stress, and responsibility that come with frontline CHC work, which is why our network focuses on real-world support and practical solutions.
With a growing core community of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, we offer a safe, confidential space to share experiences, ask questions, and access guidance 24/7 through our invite-only social media groups and online platforms.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining our network gives you direct access to hundreds of experienced CHC nurses across the UK who are willing to share insights, tips, and support. Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced agency nurse, you will find peers who understand your challenges and can help you navigate complex cases, funding processes, and day-to-day pressures.
Members regularly build long-term professional relationships and friendships, staying connected for years. Our focus is on professional growth, emotional support, and better outcomes for patients receiving NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Professional CHC Support, Shared Learning & Peer Guidance
24/7 Confidential Online Groups for CHC Agency Nurses
We host multiple confidential, invite-only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can openly discuss professional issues, share resources, and seek advice in a safe environment. Topics commonly discussed include CHC eligibility assessments, DSTs, care planning, funding disputes, community DoLS, documentation, and working effectively with ICBs and local authorities.
Our online spaces are moderated to ensure professionalism, confidentiality, and respect, making them ideal for asking clinical, procedural, or professional questions that only other CHC nurses can truly answer.
Peer-Led Guidance on CHC Processes & Best Practice
Through the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members share best practice around Continuing Healthcare assessments, reviews, appeals, care coordination, and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working. We encourage collaborative problem-solving so that no nurse feels isolated when dealing with complex clinical or funding decisions.
This collective pool of practical knowledge helps members feel more confident, prepared, and supported in their daily work, ultimately improving the experience and outcomes for the people they care for.
Events, Networking & CHC Training Opportunities
Regular Meet-Ups, Webinars & Community Events
The CHC Nurses Agency Network organises and supports a range of online and in-person events designed to bring our community together. These include informal meet-ups, structured networking sessions, and educational webinars focused on CHC policy updates, assessment practice, documentation standards, and risk management.
Our events give nurses the chance to build professional contacts, share real experiences, and reduce the sense of isolation that can come with agency or lone-working CHC roles.
Continuing Healthcare Training & Skills Development
We provide and signpost to CHC-focused training opportunities designed to strengthen your confidence and competence in key aspects of Continuing Healthcare. Topics commonly covered through our network and partner-led sessions include:
- Understanding NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility and the National Framework
- Completing high-quality Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and evidence gathering
- Best practice in care planning and care coordination in CHC settings
- Community DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) awareness and practical application
- Working effectively with MDTs, case managers, and commissioners
- Professional documentation, legal considerations, and safeguarding responsibilities
Sessions are led or facilitated by experienced CHC nurses and healthcare professionals who understand the reality of front-line practice and the regulatory landscape.
A Supportive Space to Relax, Reflect & Grow Professionally
Balancing Professional Demands with Peer Support
Nursing in CHC can be emotionally and mentally demanding, especially when managing complex needs, challenging decisions, and high workloads. The CHC Nurses Agency Network is intentionally designed to be a place to relax, debrief, and recharge with others who understand your role.
Members use the network not only for clinical and procedural questions but also to discuss stress, burnout, work-life balance, and professional identity as an agency nurse. This shared understanding supports resilience and long-term career satisfaction.
Building Long-Term Professional Relationships & Friendships
Many of our members join initially for professional reasons and then stay for the friendships and ongoing sense of community. It is common for CHC nurses in our network to keep in touch for years, supporting one another through different roles, contracts, and career changes within nursing and Continuing Healthcare.
We welcome new members from across the UK, at all experience levels, who are actively working or interested in working within CHC as agency or independent nurses.
Who We Support Within the CHC Nursing Community
Agency Nurses Working in NHS Continuing Healthcare
Our core membership consists of agency nurses currently working in NHS Continuing Healthcare roles, including assessors, reviewers, case managers, and nurses supporting CHC-funded individuals in community, care home, and domiciliary settings.
Whether you work directly for ICBs, local authorities, private providers, or through nursing agencies, you will find peers within our network who understand the structures, expectations, and pressures of CHC roles.
Nurses Transitioning Into CHC Roles
We also support nurses who are new to Continuing Healthcare or considering moving from acute, community, or social care settings into CHC. Our community is a valuable starting point to understand what CHC roles involve, what skills are needed, and how to confidently navigate the transition.
Members often share job search tips, interview experiences, and guidance on working with agencies, giving new CHC nurses a clearer pathway into the specialty.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
Step-by-Step: Becoming Part of Our CHC Community
Joining is simple. We invite CHC nurses and those actively pursuing CHC roles to:
- Express interest via our website or contact channels.
- Confirm your professional background as a registered nurse with an interest or role in CHC.
- Receive an invite-only link to our private social media groups and online communities.
- Introduce yourself, share your experience, and start connecting with other CHC nurses.
Our friendly community is open, welcoming, and supportive, with a shared commitment to improving CHC practice and professional wellbeing.
What You Can Expect as a Member
- Access to confidential 24/7 discussion groups with CHC agency nurses across the UK
- Invitations to events, webinars, and networking sessions
- Peer advice on CHC assessments, appeals, documentation, and multi-agency working
- Shared resources, templates, and signposting to CHC guidance and training
- A safe space to talk about stress, workload, and the realities of CHC nursing
- Opportunities to develop your professional network and career in CHC
Why Choose the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Built by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is not a generic healthcare forum; it is a focused, specialist space created specifically around the needs of Continuing Healthcare nurses. Every conversation, event, and resource is designed to reflect CHC practice, from eligibility and funding to long-term care planning and safeguarding.
Our members value the network because it brings together people who truly understand the unique blend of clinical, legal, and commissioning knowledge required to work effectively in CHC.
Supporting Better Care Through Stronger Nurses
We believe that when CHC nurses feel supported, connected, and confident, the quality of care and decision-making for people with complex needs improves. By investing in peer support, shared learning, and community, the CHC Nurses Agency Network ultimately contributes to better outcomes for patients and families navigating NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Connect With Us Today
If you are an agency nurse working in, or moving into, Continuing Healthcare, we invite you to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network. Start building supportive professional relationships, expand your knowledge, and feel more confident in your CHC practice. Together, we can share experience, reduce isolation, and strengthen the CHC nursing profession across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a UK-based professional community for agency nurses working in or entering NHS Continuing Healthcare roles, offering peer support, networking, and shared learning.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses currently working in CHC or seriously interested in moving into CHC roles, particularly those working through nursing agencies, are welcome to apply.
- Is there a cost to join the network? Membership options vary over time, so please check our website or contact us directly for the latest information on access and any associated fees.
- How do I join the private social media groups? After you express interest and confirm your CHC or nursing background, we will send you invite-only links to our confidential online groups.
- What kind of topics are discussed in the groups? Members discuss CHC assessments, DSTs, funding decisions, documentation, MDT work, community DoLS, professional boundaries, stress, and general day-to-day CHC practice.
- Do you offer CHC training or education? We run and signpost to CHC-focused webinars, events, and learning sessions designed to improve confidence and competence in Continuing Healthcare practice.
- Are the discussions confidential? Yes, our groups are closed, invite-only, and moderated to support professional, respectful, and confidential discussion among CHC nurses.
- Can newly qualified or CHC-new nurses join? Yes, nurses who are new to CHC or exploring CHC roles are welcome and can gain valuable insight, mentoring, and guidance from experienced members.
- Is the network only for UK nurses? Our focus is on NHS Continuing Healthcare in the UK, so the network is primarily aimed at UK-based nurses working within that framework.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us through the contact details or enquiry form provided on our website to ask questions or request to join the community.