Modern slavery statement
Effective Date: 17/10/2024
Introduction
Essenxial Health is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chains. We uphold ethical practices, respect for human rights, and strive to ensure that no modern slavery exists within our operations or those of our partners.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Essenxial Health provides healthcare recruitment, community health, and digital health services across the UK, partnering with local authorities, health organisations, and suppliers. Our supply chains involve professional staffing, technology services, and various operational support functions. We take proactive steps to ensure that all stakeholders involved in our supply chain operate ethically and are aligned with our commitment to preventing exploitation.
To mitigate the risk of modern slavery, we conduct thorough due diligence processes, including:
- Risk Assessment: Identifying areas within our supply chain at higher risk of modern slavery and implementing strategies to address these risks.
- Supplier Audits: Regularly reviewing and assessing our suppliers’ compliance with our modern slavery and ethical standards.
- Staff Training: Training employees to understand modern slavery risks and to recognise and report potential issues.
Our Policies
We have implemented a number of policies and practices to combat modern slavery.
- Recruitment Practices: We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and transparent, verifying the eligibility of all employees to work in the UK.
- Training: Our staff receive training on identifying and preventing modern slavery. This includes understanding the signs of exploitation and knowing how to report concerns.
- Supplier Due Diligence: We assess our suppliers and partners to ensure they adhere to our ethical standards, including compliance with modern slavery legislation.
- Whistleblowing Policy: We encourage staff to report any concerns regarding modern slavery or human trafficking through our established whistleblowing channels.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Essenxial Health is dedicated to continuously improving our practices to combat modern slavery. We regularly review and update our policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure our approach remains effective. We also work with partners and industry organisations to stay informed on best practices in combating human trafficking and forced labour.
Risk Assessment
We regularly review our operations and supply chains to identify and mitigate any potential risks related to modern slavery. This includes ongoing assessments of our recruitment practices and relationships with suppliers.
Reporting Concerns
If you have any concerns about modern slavery in our business or supply chain, please contact us at:
Essenxial Health
Email: info@essenxialhealth.co.uk
Phone: 020 8090 1194
This statement is made in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and was approved by the Board of Directors of Essenxial Health. It’s subject to be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect our ongoing commitment to combat modern slavery.