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CHC Nurses Agency Network – Specialist CHC Nursing Community, Training & Support
A Dedicated UK Network for CHC Agency Nurses & Healthcare Organisations
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is a specialist community for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) nurses, agency nurses and healthcare organisations across the UK.
We bring together experienced CHC professionals to share knowledge, support one another and promote best practice in complex care.
Through our network, events, training and consultancy, we help nurses grow professionally, stay compliant and deliver safer, person-centred care.
Only another nurse truly understands the demands, pressures and rewards of frontline care.
Our CHC nursing network provides a safe, supportive space where agency nurses can connect, ask questions, share challenges and gain practical advice 24/7.
What Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is an invite-only, professionally focused community of over 500 CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals.
Members engage through private social media groups, online forums and in-person events, creating long-lasting professional relationships and friendships.
We are committed to supporting nurses working within CHC, community care, complex needs and multi-agency care coordination.
Our network is a place to:
- Relax and connect with other CHC nurses who understand your role
- Share real-world clinical and professional issues confidentially
- Access peer support and informal guidance from experienced colleagues
- Stay up to date with CHC policies, funding guidance and best practice
- Develop your professional career as a CHC or agency nurse
Comprehensive Support & Training for CHC Nurses
We know that CHC nursing roles require in-depth understanding of eligibility, assessments, funding, care planning and regulatory frameworks.
The CHC Nurses Agency Network offers targeted support and training opportunities designed to build confidence, competence and career progression for nurses in Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
Specialist Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Training
Our community connects members with specialist CHC training opportunities delivered by highly experienced CHC practitioners.
These sessions are designed to deepen understanding of:
- CHC eligibility criteria and Decision Support Tool (DST) processes
- Checklist assessments and multidisciplinary team (MDT) working
- Care planning, commissioning and CHC-funded packages of care
- Appeals, reviews and challenging CHC funding decisions
- Legal, ethical and safeguarding responsibilities within CHC
Whether you are new to CHC or an experienced CHC nurse, our learning opportunities help you stay current with NHS Continuing Healthcare guidelines and deliver confident, compliant practice.
Skills for Care Transitions & Community Support
Many CHC agency nurses work across hospital discharge, community settings and complex care packages in the home.
Within our network, we share best practice on:
- Safe and seamless transitions between hospital, community and home
- Reducing avoidable readmissions and promoting independence
- Working effectively with MDTs, social care and voluntary services
- Delivering person-centred care in diverse community settings
This peer-to-peer support helps nurses manage complex caseloads, navigate local systems and provide safer, more coordinated care for people with long-term and complex needs.
Consultancy & Advisory Support for Healthcare Organisations
Alongside our nursing community, the CHC Nurses Agency Network collaborates with healthcare providers, agencies and care services to improve CHC-related practice and compliance.
By drawing on the expertise of our specialist CHC nursing community, we offer advisory input on:
- CHC processes, pathways and package of care management
- Best practice in complex community nursing and case management
- Documentation, risk management and safeguarding
- Staff training needs for CHC and complex care
Pre-CQC Readiness & Quality Improvement Support
We support organisations in preparing for CQC inspections by sharing insight, resources and best practice from across our network of experienced nurses.
This includes:
- Practical advice on policies, procedures and clinical documentation
- Guidance on person-centred, evidence-based care delivery
- Informal gap-identification from a frontline nursing perspective
- Recommendations to strengthen staff training and competency
By engaging with CHC Nurses Agency Network, organisations can tap into real-world frontline experience to improve quality, safety and compliance.
Person-Centred Care & Complex Needs Planning
Our nurses work across learning disabilities, mental health, neuro-disability, long-term conditions and complex physical health.
Within the network we actively promote:
- Person-centred care planning and risk assessment
- Strengths-based, independence-focused approaches
- Dignity, choice and rights-based care
- Co-production with individuals and their families
This shared expertise helps organisations and individual nurses design and deliver high-quality, personalised care for people with the most complex needs.
Events, Webinars & Networking Opportunities
The CHC Nurses Agency Network runs regular online and in-person events to keep our community informed, connected and supported.
These include informal meet-ups, structured webinars and topic-focused sessions tailored to current CHC practice challenges.
Regular CHC Nursing Events & Community Meet-Ups
Our events are designed to:
- Bring CHC and agency nurses together in a relaxed, friendly environment
- Discuss real-world issues such as workload, burnout and work–life balance
- Share practical approaches to documentation, assessments and reviews
- Provide space for networking, mentoring and peer support
Many nurses within our network build strong professional relationships that often turn into long-term friendships, helping to reduce isolation in agency and lone-working roles.
Staying Up to Date with CHC Policy & Best Practice
Through our sessions and daily online discussions, members stay informed about:
- Changes to NHS Continuing Healthcare frameworks and guidance
- Local and national policy developments affecting CHC
- New clinical evidence, tools and resources for complex care
- Developments in safeguarding, consent and mental capacity law
This ongoing knowledge-sharing ensures CHC agency nurses remain current, confident and compliant in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
24/7 Confidential Online CHC Nursing Community
A key strength of the CHC Nurses Agency Network is our private, confidential social media groups, active 24-7-365.
These invite-only spaces allow members to ask questions, explore complex cases and share professional concerns in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.
Peer Support from Over 500 CHC Agency Nursing Professionals
Our core network of around 500 CHC agency nurses and healthcare professionals contributes daily, offering:
- Peer-to-peer advice on CHC assessments, reviews and funding
- Support with documentation, reports and evidence gathering
- Guidance on working with commissioners, MDTs and families
- Emotional support and understanding from colleagues who “get it”
This community-driven model ensures nurses never feel alone, regardless of where or how they work.
Professional Growth, Wellbeing & Career Development
The CHC Nurses Agency Network is not just about clinical questions – it is also about wellbeing and career development.
Members use the network to:
- Explore CHC specialist roles and leadership opportunities
- Share interview tips, portfolio ideas and CPD recommendations
- Discuss managing stress, burnout and work–life balance
- Celebrate successes and milestones within their CHC careers
By connecting with like-minded professionals, nurses can shape a more sustainable, fulfilling career in CHC.
Why Join the CHC Nurses Agency Network?
Joining the CHC Nurses Agency Network means becoming part of a trusted, supportive and knowledgeable community dedicated to excellence in Continuing Healthcare.
We understand the realities of CHC nursing and agency work, and we exist to make your professional life easier, safer and more rewarding.
As a member, you can:
- Connect instantly with hundreds of experienced CHC nurses
- Access confidential support at any time of day or night
- Stay updated on CHC guidance, policy and best practice
- Learn, share and grow your expertise in complex care
- Build lasting professional networks and friendships
Whether you are just starting your CHC journey or are an established specialist, our network offers the community, knowledge and support you need to thrive.
How to Get Involved
We welcome new members who are actively working in or interested in Continuing Healthcare, complex community care or agency nursing.
To join the CHC Nurses Agency Network, simply contact us via our website or referral channels and we will provide details of our private social media groups and upcoming events.
Become part of a growing, respected UK-wide community of CHC professionals and help shape the future of Continuing Healthcare nursing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CHC Nurses Agency Network? It is a confidential UK-wide community of CHC and agency nurses who share knowledge, support and best practice in Continuing Healthcare.
- Who can join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Registered nurses and healthcare professionals working in, or with a strong interest in, NHS Continuing Healthcare and complex community care.
- Is the CHC Nurses Agency Network only for agency nurses? No, we welcome both agency and substantive nurses who are involved in CHC, complex care or community-based nursing roles.
- How do I join the private social media groups? Contact us via our website or network contact channels and we will guide you through our simple verification and invitation process.
- Does the network provide CHC training? We connect members with specialist CHC training, webinars and educational sessions delivered by experienced CHC practitioners.
- Is membership to the CHC Nurses Agency Network confidential? Yes, our invite-only groups are strictly confidential and moderated to protect members’ privacy and professionalism.
- Do you support organisations as well as individual nurses? Yes, we collaborate with healthcare providers and agencies to share CHC expertise, quality insights and best practice advice.
- What kind of issues can I discuss within the network? Members discuss clinical queries, CHC processes, documentation, policy changes, ethical dilemmas, wellbeing and career development.
- Are there in-person events as well as online groups? Yes, we run a mix of online events and, where possible, in-person meet-ups, workshops and networking sessions.
- Why should I join the CHC Nurses Agency Network? Joining gives you access to specialist CHC knowledge, 24/7 peer support and a strong professional community that understands your role.
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