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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your UK Community for CHC Nursing, Training & Support
Connecting, Supporting and Developing CHC Agency Nurses Across the UK
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated professional community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) agency nurses working across the UK. We bring CHC nurses together to share experience, access support, boost CHC knowledge and develop rewarding careers in community and continuing healthcare.
Designed and run by nurses for nurses, our network recognises the unique pressures, responsibilities and rewards of CHC agency work. We provide a safe, confidential space to connect with colleagues who truly understand the realities of CHC nursing, while offering access to specialist CHC training, events and peer-led learning.
With a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is a trusted hub for collaboration, problem-solving and continuous professional development in the CHC sector.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an invite-only professional network for CHC and community nurses who work with NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care. Our members are agency nurses, case managers, assessors and specialist CHC practitioners who want to strengthen their practice, grow their careers and support each other in a demanding field.
We provide a relaxed but professional environment where nurses can:
- Share real-world CHC challenges and solutions
- Discuss CHC assessments, funding, reviews and case law
- Access peer support 24/7 via confidential social media groups
- Attend specialist CHC training sessions and events
- Build long-term professional connections and friendships
Core Services and Support We Provide
1. Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses
Our central focus is building a strong, supportive professional network for CHC agency nurses. We understand that agency work can be isolating, especially in specialist fields like Continuing Healthcare, so we connect nurses with peers who share similar roles, responsibilities and pressures.
Through our private groups and events, members can:
- Ask questions and get practical advice from experienced CHC colleagues
- Discuss complex cases and ethical issues in a safe environment
- Share job opportunities, best practice and useful resources
- Gain confidence in CHC processes, documentation and decision-making
2. CHC Training, Knowledge Sharing and CPD
The CHC Nurses Agency Network actively promotes CHC-specific training and knowledge sharing to help nurses stay current with policy, guidance and practice. We signpost and host learning opportunities that support Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for CHC nurses working in community, social care and NHS settings.
Our training and knowledge-sharing activities typically cover:
- Understanding and applying NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility criteria
- Best practice in Decision Support Tool (DST) completion
- Clinical evidence gathering and documentation for CHC assessments
- Review processes, appeals and dispute resolution
- Care planning, risk management and safeguarding in community care
- Working effectively with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and MDTs
3. Peer Support for the Realities of CHC Nursing
Every CHC nurse knows that only another nurse truly understands the emotional load and professional pressure that comes with the role. Our network offers ongoing peer support for CHC nurses, helping members manage stress, burnout and the challenges of balancing agency work with personal life.
Within our confidential community, members regularly:
- Discuss difficult cases and ethical dilemmas
- Share coping strategies for workload and stress
- Offer encouragement during challenging placements
- Celebrate successes and professional milestones
4. Private, Confidential Social Media Groups
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs several invite-only, confidential social media groups to keep conversations safe, supportive and professional. These groups are active 24-7-365 and give members a space to connect whenever they need advice or a listening ear.
Our private groups are ideal for:
- Real-time problem-solving with experienced CHC nurses
- Sharing updates on CHC policy, guidance and case law
- Networking with CHC professionals from across the UK
- Developing lasting friendships and peer mentoring relationships
In-Depth Focus on Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Understanding NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a complex area of practice that requires strong clinical judgement, detailed documentation and clear understanding of national frameworks and local processes. Our network is built around helping nurses navigate CHC confidently and competently.
Within the CHC Nurses Agency Network, members actively discuss:
- Eligibility assessments and clinical decision-making
- Interpreting the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- CHC funding pathways, joint funding and Fast Track processes
- Working with families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintaining person-centred care within CHC systems
CHC Expertise for Agency Nurses
Agency nurses working in CHC and complex community care often move between placements, commissioners and providers. Our network helps you maintain consistent CHC knowledge and expertise, regardless of where you are working.
Members benefit from:
- Peer guidance on CHC assessment and review roles
- Shared templates, checklists and documentation tips
- Insights into different local systems and ICB approaches
- Support for new CHC nurses developing their skills quickly
Case Discussions and Person-Centred CHC Practice
We encourage structured, anonymised case discussions within the network, always with a focus on person-centred, lawful and ethical CHC practice. These discussions help members reflect, learn and refine their clinical reasoning.
Topics frequently explored include:
- Balancing clinical need, risk and independence in CHC packages
- Ensuring dignity, choice and human rights in long-term care
- Managing complex behaviour, mental health and safeguarding
- Coordinating care between acute, community and social care teams
Events, Meet-Ups and Community Building
Regular Events for CHC Agency Nurses
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular events to bring our community together, both online and in person where possible. These gatherings are designed to be relaxed, informative and supportive, giving nurses a chance to step away from the intensity of day-to-day practice.
Our events typically include:
- Webinars on CHC updates, case law and best practice
- Interactive workshops and Q&A sessions with experienced practitioners
- Informal meet-ups and networking sessions
- Themed discussions on common CHC challenges
Building Lasting Professional Relationships
Many nurses within our network become long-term professional contacts and friends. Because our members understand the pressures, shift patterns and responsibilities of CHC agency work, relationships built in the network often continue over years and across different roles and organisations.
By joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you will:
- Expand your professional circle beyond your current agency or employer
- Connect with CHC nurses at different stages of their careers
- Find mentors, peers and potential collaborators
- Enjoy being part of a community that genuinely understands your work
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Designed by CHC Nurses, for CHC Nurses
Our network is led by nurses with extensive Continuing Healthcare and community care experience. We know what matters to CHC agency nurses and have built the community around real needs: support, learning, connection and professional recognition.
Safe, Supportive and Confidential
All CHC Nurses Agency Network spaces are moderated to remain professional, non-judgemental and confidential. This allows open, honest conversation about practice, pressures and personal wellbeing without fear of criticism or breach of privacy.
Focused on Your Growth and Wellbeing
We believe that well-supported CHC nurses provide better care. By investing in your knowledge, confidence and wellbeing, the network helps you thrive in a complex and often under-recognised area of practice, while protecting your own resilience and job satisfaction.
Key Benefits of Joining
- Access to a core network of around 500 CHC agency nursing professionals
- 24-7-365 peer support through private, invite-only social media groups
- Regular CHC-focused events, webinars and discussion forums
- Opportunities to share expertise and learn from experienced CHC nurses
- Increased confidence in CHC assessments, reviews and documentation
- Stronger professional identity as a CHC agency nurse
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We actively welcome new members into our CHC nursing community. If you work in, or are moving into, NHS Continuing Healthcare, complex community care or CHC assessment and review roles, the CHC Nurses Agency Network is here for you.
Join Our Private Social Media Groups
New members are invited to join our private social media groups once basic professional details have been confirmed. These groups are the heart of the network, providing instant access to other CHC nurses and ongoing conversation on clinical and professional topics.
Stay Connected and Get Involved
Once you are part of the CHC Nurses Agency Network, you can take part as much or as little as suits you. Many members check in daily; others join events, post questions when needed or simply read discussions to stay informed and reassured that support is always available.
Contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network
If you are a CHC agency nurse, a nurse moving into Continuing Healthcare, or a community nurse involved in CHC-funded care, we invite you to join our growing community.
Get in Touch
Visit our website or contact us directly to:
- Request access to our private CHC nursing social media groups
- Find out about upcoming CHC training sessions and events
- Learn more about how the CHC Nurses Agency Network can support your career
Become part of a trusted UK-wide community of CHC agency nurses and strengthen your practice, confidence and professional network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses involved in CHC assessments, reviews, community CHC packages or CHC-funded care can apply to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? Our primary focus is on agency nurses, but CHC nurses in other arrangements who share similar roles may also be welcomed.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once you contact us and your professional details are confirmed, we will send you an invite link to the relevant private groups.
- Does the CHC Nurses Agency Network provide formal training? We host and signpost CHC-focused learning opportunities, webinars and events that support your CPD, though we are primarily a peer network.
- Is there a membership fee to join? Membership options may vary over time, so please contact us or check our website for current information about any fees.
- Are discussions in the network confidential? Yes, our groups are invite-only and moderated, and members are expected to maintain confidentiality and anonymise case details.
- Can I use the network to ask about specific CHC cases? Yes, you can discuss anonymised cases to seek peer advice on eligibility, documentation and best practice.
- Do you organise in-person events? Where possible we arrange in-person meet-ups alongside online events to help members connect face-to-face.
- How do I get started with the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Simply visit our website or contact us directly to express your interest, and we will guide you through the joining process.
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