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CHC Nurses Agency Network: Your UK Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Supporting Agency Nurses in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Community Care
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a dedicated UK-wide community for nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), community care and complex care settings. We connect agency nurses and independent practitioners, provide peer support, share expert knowledge, and help you navigate the realities of CHC practice.
Built and led by nurses, our network offers a safe space to learn, ask questions, and discuss clinical, legal and professional challenges in confidence. From CHC eligibility assessments to case management, funding decisions and best practice in community care, we help you stay informed, resilient and supported in your role.
A Relaxed but Professional Network for CHC Agency Nurses
A Place to Relax, Connect and Be Understood
As every nurse knows, only another nurse truly understands the workload, pressure and emotional impact of nursing – especially in Continuing Healthcare and community settings.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers a relaxed but professional environment where you can talk openly with colleagues who “get it”. Our members share their day-to-day experiences, discuss difficult cases, and support each other through the challenges of agency work in CHC.
A Growing Community of CHC Specialists Across the UK
Our core network includes around 500 experienced CHC agency nurses and community practitioners from across the UK. Many join for the support and stay for the friendships: members regularly keep in touch, collaborate on cases, and remain connected for years.
Whether you are new to CHC or have decades of experience, you’re welcome to join our confidential, invite-only social media groups and take part in our events, discussions and informal peer supervision.
CHC-Focused Training, Knowledge Sharing and Professional Development
Specialist CHC and Community Care Learning
We help agency nurses deepen their understanding of Continuing Healthcare frameworks, legislation and practice so you can work confidently and safely in CHC roles.
Through our network, you gain access to shared resources, discussion threads and learning opportunities on topics such as CHC eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tool (DST), care planning, funding processes and appeals. Members regularly share examples, reflective practice and lessons learned from real cases.
Peer-Led Support to Build Confidence and Competence
Our approach to training is practical and nurse-led: we focus on real-world issues faced by CHC agency nurses, from documentation and risk management to communication with CHC teams and commissioners.
By taking part in discussions, webinars and case-based learning, you can build your CHC expertise, keep your knowledge up to date and strengthen your professional profile as a specialist CHC nurse.
Events and Community Engagement for CHC Agency Nurses
Regular Meet-Ups, Webinars and Networking Events
We run regular online and in-person events to bring our CHC nursing community together. These range from informal drop-in sessions and peer support meetings to focused learning events on CHC policy changes, case law and best practice.
Our events provide opportunities to network with other CHC agency nurses, share job insights, discuss working conditions, and support each other with the complex realities of Continuing Healthcare work.
Staying Up to Date with CHC Policy and Regulation
The CHC landscape is constantly evolving, with updates in NHS Continuing Healthcare guidance, Integrated Care Board (ICB) processes and legal rulings. Our network helps you stay ahead of these changes.
We host discussions and sessions on new CHC policies, frameworks and documentation standards, giving you practical insights you can use in assessments, reviews, and care planning in the community.
Support with CHC Case Management and Complex Care
Peer Advice on CHC Case Management
Many members of our network work in complex case management, community nursing and Continuing Healthcare coordination. Within our closed groups, nurses safely share anonymised scenarios and ask peers for advice and perspectives.
This collaborative approach helps you think through challenging CHC cases, from initial checklist and DST through to care package commissioning, review and transition planning.
Promoting Safe, Person-Centred CHC Practice
We are committed to person-centred, lawful and ethical practice within NHS Continuing Healthcare. Our discussions and shared resources emphasise safeguarding, consent, human rights, and realistic risk management in community care.
By engaging with the network, you gain a stronger understanding of how to balance clinical needs, patient choice and commissioning constraints while maintaining safe and compassionate care.
Specialist Focus on Learning Disability and Complex Needs
Supporting CHC Nurses Working with Learning Disabilities
Many CHC agency nurses in our network work with adults and children with learning disabilities, autism and complex behavioural needs. We share best practice on person-centred support plans, PBS approaches and communication strategies.
Members discuss how to coordinate care across health and social care teams, manage risk, and advocate for appropriate CHC funding and support for people with learning disabilities in the community.
Promoting Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life
Our community strongly advocates for care that promotes independence, dignity and inclusion for individuals with complex needs. We explore ways to design and deliver CHC-funded packages that support autonomy while keeping people safe.
Through shared knowledge and peer support, CHC nurses are better equipped to contribute to holistic, strengths-based support plans that genuinely improve quality of life.
24/7 Confidential Online Support and Social Media Groups
Private, Invite-Only CHC Nurse Groups
Our CHC Nurses Agency Network runs a series of confidential, invite-only social media groups where members can talk openly, seek support and share professional issues 24/7, 365 days a year.
These spaces are moderated to remain respectful, professional and supportive, giving you somewhere safe to ask questions you might not feel comfortable asking in your workplace.
Ongoing Peer Support Whenever You Need It
Agency nursing in CHC can be isolating, especially when you move frequently between services and teams. Our online groups ensure you are never working alone, even when you are physically on your own in a placement.
With hundreds of CHC specialists available at the click of a button, you can access informal peer guidance, emotional support and practical ideas whenever you need them most.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network exists to support, connect and empower CHC agency nurses across the UK. We understand the realities of maintaining professional standards while working flexibly in complex environments.
By joining, you gain access to a strong professional community, ongoing learning opportunities, and a confidential space to discuss CHC practice, policy and workplace issues.
From building long-term friendships to strengthening your CHC expertise, the network helps you thrive personally and professionally in a challenging but rewarding area of nursing.
How to Get Involved
If you’re an agency nurse or independent practitioner working in Continuing Healthcare, community nursing or complex care, we’d love you to join us.
Get in touch via our website to request access to our private social media groups, sign up for events, and connect with like-minded CHC professionals.
Let the CHC Nurses Agency Network become your go-to place for support, learning and connection in the world of NHS Continuing Healthcare.
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 and independent practitioners working in NHS Continuing Healthcare and community care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse or allied professional working in or moving into CHC, complex care or community roles is welcome to apply to join.
- Is the network only for agency nurses? While our focus is on agency and independent nurses, we also welcome CHC professionals working in bank, permanent or portfolio roles.
- How do I join your private social media groups? You can request access through our website or contact form, and once verified as a CHC professional you’ll be invited into the relevant groups.
- Does the network offer formal CHC training courses? We provide peer-led learning, webinars and events focused on CHC practice and policy, rather than accredited classroom-based training.
- Are your groups confidential and moderated? Yes, our invite-only groups are confidential, professionally moderated and designed to be safe spaces for open discussion and support.
- Do you cover topics like CHC eligibility, DST and funding decisions? Yes, our members regularly discuss eligibility criteria, Decision Support Tool scoring, funding outcomes and appeals in a practical, real-world context.
- Is there a cost to join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Details of any membership fees or event charges are shared on our website and may vary depending on the activity.
- Do you organise in-person meet-ups as well as online events? We run a mix of online and occasional in-person events, depending on member interest and location.
- How can the CHC Nurses Agency Network help my career? By joining, you gain access to specialist CHC knowledge, peer support, networking opportunities and informal mentorship that can strengthen your confidence and career prospects in Continuing Healthcare.
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