Hampshire Care Network
Stay Connected to the sector that supports you.
FREE TO JOIN
Stay connected to the sector that supports you.
Hampshire Care Network is a free, open network connecting all care providers across Hampshire to HCA's advocacy and insight - no membership required.
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What is Hampshire Care Network?
Hampshire Care Network is a free way for every CQC-registered adult social care provider in Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth to stay close to what's happening in the sector - without joining as a paying member.
Whether you're weighing up membership, new to the area, or simply want to keep an eye on what's going on, Hampshire Care Network keeps you informed, connected, and in the loop with Hampshire Care Association.
Monthly newsletter
The latest sector news, policy updates and events, straight to your inbox.
Selected resources
A taster of the tools and guidance available to full members.
Event information
Find out about events relevant to you, going on across the region.
A direct line to HCA
Regular updates from the team representing your sector.
Who is the Hampshire Care Network for?
Any CQC-registered adult social care provider across Hampshire, Southampton or Portsmouth.
✓ Residential Care Homes
✓ Nursing Homes
✓ Home Care Providers
✓ Supported Living Services
HOW TO JOIN
Three steps. Less than a minute.
- Fill in the short form
Name, organisation, email and your CQC ID. - A member of our team will verify your ID and confirm your subscription
Your welcome email will be with you as soon as you are approved. - Look out for your first newsletter
Add us to your safe senders list to ensure you don't miss out on your monthly bulletin.
Hampshire Care Network is your first step.
Membership is where the real support begins.
Hampshire Care Network keeps you informed. HCA membership gets you represented.
FREE Hampshire Care Network | PAID HCA | |
| Monthly Newsletter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sector news & updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Events | ✓ Information only | ✓ Information + priority/exclusive access |
| Regular HCA communications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to selected resources | ✓ Limited taster | Full member-only library |
| Specialist support & guidance | — | ✓ |
| Discounted products & services | — | ✓ |
| Networking opportunities | — | ✓ |
| Representation & influence | — | ✓ |
| Join free | Paid Membership |
“HCA means a great deal to me, both professionally and personally. It provides a strong, collective voice that speaks up for care managers, especially in moments when it can feel like no one else is advocating for us. That sense of representation and solidarity is incredibly reassuring.”
Hannah Dear · Registered Manager, Willow Tree Lodge Care Home
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Hampshire Care Network really free?
Yes - there's no cost and no obligation to join as a full HCA member. - Can I upgrade to full membership later?
Absolutely - many subscribers use HCN as a first step before joining. - I'm already an HCA member - do I need to sign up?
No - as a member you already receive everything HCN offers, and more. - How is my information used?
[Confirm data use / link to privacy policy — check with Victoria Baron, Data Protection Lead, per the project brief.]
