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CHC Nurses Agency Network: UK Continuing Healthcare Training, Support & Community
A Dedicated UK Community for CHC Agency Nurses, Training & Professional Support
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for agency nurses working in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care across the UK. We combine expert CHC training, peer support, professional networking, and practical resources to help you deliver outstanding patient care while building a sustainable and rewarding career.
Run by nurses for nurses, our network understands the unique pressures of agency work, CHC assessments, and multi-disciplinary care. We provide a safe, supportive space to share challenges, develop skills, stay up to date with CHC guidance, and connect with like‑minded professionals who truly understand what you do every day.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a UK-wide professional community of over 500 CHC agency nurses working in hospitals, community settings, care homes, and home‑based care. Our members support adults and children with complex, long‑term health needs who may be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.
Through invite‑only, confidential social media groups, live events, small‑group sessions, and online resources, we create space for CHC nurses to learn, connect, and grow together — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training & Education for Agency Nurses
Specialist CHC Training Courses & Workshops
We offer focused Continuing Healthcare training designed specifically for agency nurses who need to navigate the National Framework, CHC eligibility assessments, Decision Support Tools (DSTs), and fast‑track funding with confidence.
Our sessions cover the practical realities of working within CHC pathways, including evidence gathering, documentation, MDT meetings, risk management, and communicating effectively with commissioners, families, and providers.
Flexible Online & In‑Person Learning
To fit around shift patterns and agency commitments, our training is available via live online sessions, recorded webinars, and occasional in‑person events. This gives you flexible access to expert knowledge without disrupting your work or personal life.
All training is practical, case‑based, and nurse‑led, enabling you to apply what you learn immediately in hospital, community, and care home settings, and to strengthen your professional profile as a CHC specialist.
Peer Support, Networking & Community for CHC Agency Nurses
Private Social Media Groups & 24/7 Peer Support
We maintain several confidential, invite‑only social media groups where CHC agency nurses can ask questions, share experiences, swap resources, and support each other with clinical, professional, and wellbeing issues.
Because our community is active 24‑7‑365, you can always find a colleague who understands the pressures of agency and CHC work — whether you need quick advice on a complex case or simply want a listening ear after a difficult shift.
Regular Events, Meet‑Ups & Virtual Sessions
We run regular online and occasional in‑person events to bring our community together. These range from informal meet‑ups to structured sessions on CHC updates, clinical topics, and professional development.
Many nurses in our network build long‑term friendships, find trusted colleagues to collaborate with, and develop supportive professional relationships that last for years and across multiple agency roles.
Professional Development & Career Support in CHC Nursing
Guidance on CHC Career Pathways
The CHC Nurses Agency Network helps you understand and plan your career pathway in Continuing Healthcare — whether you are new to CHC, moving from permanent to agency roles, or developing towards specialist, lead, or managerial positions.
Through our network you can learn how to present your CHC skills to agencies and commissioners, identify new opportunities, and make informed decisions about your work patterns, rates, and work–life balance.
Sharing Best Practice & Evidence‑Based Care
We encourage members to share evidence‑based practice, care planning tools, and real‑world case examples, helping to raise standards across CHC and complex care settings.
By learning from each other, our members strengthen their ability to provide safe, person‑centred, legally compliant care for people with complex, long‑term needs who rely on skilled CHC nursing.
Supporting Agency Nurses with CHC Transitions & Complex Care
Helping Nurses Manage Transitions of Care
Agency nurses are often central to care transitions — such as discharge from hospital to home, transfers to care homes, or changes in package of care. Our network offers shared guidance, tips, and tools to help you manage these safely and effectively.
Through peer discussion and shared templates, you can improve your approach to handover, documentation, communication, and risk management during transitions, supporting both patients and families through stressful changes.
Complex Needs, Learning Disabilities & Person‑Centred Support
Many of our members work with people who have learning disabilities (LD), autism, neurological conditions, and other complex needs. Within the network, nurses share resources and experience to support truly person‑centred, dignified, and empowering care.
This includes approaches to behaviour that challenges, communication strategies, capacity and consent, positive risk‑taking, and working closely with families, advocates, and multi‑disciplinary teams.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
As an agency nurse, it can sometimes feel as though you are working alone. The CHC Nurses Agency Network brings you into a strong, supportive professional community where you can:
- Access specialist CHC training tailored to agency practice.
- Connect with over 500 experienced CHC agency nurses across the UK.
- Ask questions openly in confidential invite‑only groups.
- Share resources, tools, and updates on CHC policy and practice.
- Discover new opportunities and guidance for your CHC career pathway.
- Build friendships, mentorships, and long‑term professional relationships.
- Look after your wellbeing by having a community that truly understands the reality of CHC agency work.
How to Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network
We welcome registered nurses working in, or interested in working in, NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex care as agency professionals anywhere in the UK.
To join, simply contact us via our website or designated social media channels. Once verified, you will be invited into our private groups and event listings, where you can start connecting with fellow CHC agency nurses straight away.
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 care.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Any registered nurse working in or interested in CHC and complex care agency roles in the UK can apply to join.
- 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 fees and access.
- How do I access the private social media groups? Once your membership is confirmed, we will send you secure invite links to our confidential social media groups.
- Do you provide CHC training for agency nurses? Yes, we run specialist CHC training sessions, webinars, and events tailored to agency nurses’ roles and responsibilities.
- Are your events online or in person? Most events are held online for national accessibility, with occasional in‑person meet‑ups and workshops.
- Can I get help with complex CHC cases? While we cannot provide case‑specific legal advice, members often share peer support, experience, and general guidance on complex CHC situations.
- Is the network suitable for nurses new to Continuing Healthcare? Yes, we welcome nurses at all levels of CHC experience, including those just starting in the field.
- Do you support nurses working with learning disabilities and complex needs? Many of our members work in LD and complex care, and regularly share best practice, resources, and practical tips.
- How do I contact the CHC Nurses Agency Network? You can reach us via our website’s contact page or through our official social media channels to ask questions or request to join.
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