Introduction

WholisticCareProfessionals Ltd is committed to ensuring that modern slavery, human trafficking, and other forms of forced labor do not occur in any part of our business or our supply chains. This statement outlines our commitment and the steps we have taken and are continuing to take to ensure modern slavery is not present within our operations and partnerships.

Our Business

Wholistic Care Professionals Ltd is a provider of healthcare staffing and professional services. We work with healthcare institutions and communities to supply qualified and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the best care. Our services extend across the UK, working with diverse suppliers, staff, and institutions.

Our Commitment

We recognize that modern slavery can take many forms, including forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery.

Our Supply Chain

We have developed strong relationships with trusted suppliers and regularly review their operations to ensure compliance with our ethical standards. We understand that healthcare recruitment can involve complex supply chains, and we are dedicated to thoroughly evaluating our suppliers to ensure they share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery.

Policies and Procedures

WholisticCareProfessionals Ltd has implemented a robust framework to ensure that all employees, contractors, and suppliers are aware of our stance on modern slavery. This includes:

A Supplier Code of Conduct, which all suppliers must adhere to, ensuring no forced labor or trafficking within their operations

A Whistleblowing Policy, encouraging employees and contractors to report any concerns related to unethical practices, including modern slavery.

Regular training programs to ensure all employees and managers understand the signs of modern slavery and know how to respond to suspected incidents.

Detailed due diligence procedures for assessing new suppliers, contractors, and business partners to ensure they comply with our ethical standards.

Risk Assessment

We regularly assess areas of potential risk in our supply chain and take proactive steps to mitigate these risks. This includes auditing high-risk suppliers and conducting assessments of our own recruitment processes to ensure they remain ethical and compliant with all legal requirements.

Steps Taken in the Last Financial Year

In the last financial year, we have:Conducted an internal audit of our supply chains.

Enhanced supplier onboarding processes to include modern slavery risk assessments.

Delivered modern slavery awareness training to all employees.

Established stronger due diligence processes for new and existing suppliers.

Future Commitment

We are committed to continually improving our policies and procedures in line with modern slavery legislation. In the upcoming year, we plan to:

Expand training programs to include all contractors and third-party workers.

Introduce independent audits of suppliers operating in high-risk regions or sectors.

Foster greater transparency in our supply chains by encouraging suppliers to publish their own modern slavery statements.

Approval

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the modern slavery and human trafficking statement for WholisticCareProfessionals Ltd for the financial year ending [insert year].

It has been approved by the board of directors and will be reviewed annually.

Kenneth Ennin
Managing Director
Wholistic Care Professionals Ltd
27 September, 2024