Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

1. Introduction

Twenty Four Seven Nursing is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and human rights principles in all its business operations. This policy outlines our commitment to preventing and combating modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chains. We are committed to ensuring that our business activities are conducted ethically and with integrity, free from any form of exploitation.

2. Policy Statement

Twenty Four Seven Nursing has zero tolerance for modern slavery and human trafficking in any form. We are committed to:

  • Preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chains.
  • Identifying and mitigating the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • Ensuring that our suppliers and business partners share our commitment to ethical and responsible business practices.
  • Complying with all relevant laws and regulations, including the
  • Modern Slavery Act 2015 (or equivalent legislation in other jurisdictions).

3. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners associated with Twenty Four Seven Nursing, regardless of their location or the nature of their relationship with the organisation.

4. Responsibilities

  • Senior Management:
    • Lead and champion the implementation of this policy.
    • Ensure adequate resources and support are allocated to address modern slavery risks.
    • Regularly review and update this policy to ensure its effectiveness.
    • Be accountable for the organisation’s performance in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • Employees:
    • Understand and comply with this policy.
    • Report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or human trafficking within the organisation or supply chains.
    • Cooperate with internal investigations and audits.
  • Suppliers and Contractors:
    • Adhere to the principles outlined in this policy.
    • Implement measures to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within their own operations and supply chains.
    • Cooperate with Twenty Four Seven Nursing’s due diligence processes.

5. Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

Twenty Four Seven Nursing will conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify and evaluate the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. These assessments will consider factors such as:

  • Geographical location: Countries with higher risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • Industry sector: Sectors known to be more vulnerable to modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • Supplier relationships: Complexity of supply chains, level of engagement with suppliers, and their business practices.

Based on these assessments, we will implement appropriate due diligence processes, including:

  • Supplier questionnaires: To gather information on their anti-slavery and human trafficking policies and practices.
  • Site visits and audits: To conduct on-site assessments of supplier operations.
  • Third-party assessments: Utilising independent auditors to assess supplier compliance.
  • Monitoring of public records and media reports: To identify potential red flags related to modern slavery and human trafficking.

6. Training and Awareness

Twenty Four Seven Nursing will provide comprehensive training and awareness programs for all employees on:

  • The risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • This policy and their responsibilities under it.
  • Channels for reporting concerns.
  • How to identify potential indicators of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Policies

Twenty Four Seven Nursing is aware of our responsibilities towards employees, clients, and service users and expect all suppliers to adhere to the same ethical principles. We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. Our internal policies replicate our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. We operate a number of internal policies to ensure that we are conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner. These include:

  • Whistleblowing policy – We operate a whistleblowing policy so that all employees know that they can raise concerns
  • Employee Code of Conduct consistent with any professional codes of conduct
  • Recruitment policy – We operate a robust recruitment policy, including conducting eligibility to work in the UK checks for all staff to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will
  • Equality and Diversity policy – We have a range of controls to protect staff from poor treatment and/or exploitation, which comply with all respective laws and regulations. These include provision of fair pay rates, fair terms and conditions of employment, and access to training and development opportunities
  • Safeguarding Policy – We adhere to the principles inherent within both our safeguarding children and adults policies. These provide clear guidance so that our employees are clear on how to raise safeguarding concerns

7. Reporting Mechanisms

Twenty Four Seven Nursing encourages the reporting of any concerns related to modern slavery and human trafficking through:

  • Whistleblowing hotline: A confidential and anonymous channel for reporting concerns.
  • Direct reporting to management: Employees can report concerns to their immediate supervisor or other designated personnel.
  • Employee surveys: To gather anonymous feedback on potential risks.

All reports will be investigated promptly and confidentially, and appropriate action will be taken.

8. Communication

This policy will be:

  • Communicated to all employees, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Made publicly available on the Twenty Four Seven Nursing website.
  • Included in contracts with suppliers and other business partners.

9. Performance Monitoring and Improvement

Twenty Four Seven Nursing will regularly monitor the effectiveness of this policy and our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We will:

  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to modern slavery and human trafficking risks.
  • Conduct regular reviews of our due diligence processes.
  • Continuously improve our approach based on lessons learned and best practices.

10. Commitment

Twenty Four Seven Nursing is committed to continually improving our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We will work collaboratively with our suppliers, business partners, and other stakeholders to achieve this goal.

Policy updated 03/03/2025