1. Policy Statement

Rytebridge Healthcare is fully committed to preventing slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chains. 

We uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and human rights in line with:
– The Modern Slavery Act 2015
– The Human Rights Act 1998
– The International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions 

We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery or human trafficking and expect the same high standards from all our employees, workers, suppliers, and contractors.

2. Purpose and Scope

This policy sets out Rytebridge Healthcare’s approach to identifying and preventing modern slavery across our operations. It applies to:
– All employees, including temporary workers, contractors, and volunteers
– Our recruitment partners, agencies, and suppliers
– Clients and partner organisations

3. Our Commitments

– Prevention: Implement systems and controls to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business.
– Transparency: Maintain transparency in our recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring fair pay and working conditions.
– Due Diligence: Conduct appropriate checks and audits on suppliers, including reviewing their own modern slavery policies or statements.
– Training and Awareness: Provide training to staff on recognising signs of modern slavery and understanding their duty to report concerns.
– Support and Protection: Protect any worker who raises concerns in good faith and ensure complaints are investigated confidentially and without retaliation.

4. Responsibilities

– Leadership Team: Ensure policies and procedures are implemented, monitored, and reviewed regularly.
– Managers & Key Officers: Acts as the designated lead on modern slavery and human trafficking concerns.
– All Staff: Must be aware of the risks, remain vigilant, and report any suspicions immediately.

5. Due Diligence and Risk Management

We adopt a risk-based approach to identify and manage potential risks of modern slavery:
– Conduct background and compliance checks on suppliers and labour providers
– Ensure contracts include anti-slavery clauses
– Regularly audit recruitment and supply chain processes
– Only work with agencies and partners who demonstrate compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015

6. Recruitment and Employment Practices

– All recruitment is carried out in a fair, lawful, and ethical manner
– Right to work checks are completed for all workers
– No recruitment fees are charged to workers
– Employment is freely chosen, and no identity documents are withheld without consent.

7. Reporting Concerns

Any staff member or third party who suspects a breach of this policy should report it immediately by contacting:
– Email: care@gray-marten-388753.hostingersite.com
– Phone: 020 3887 3812
All concerns will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. Where necessary, appropriate action will be taken, including referral to external agencies or authorities.

8. Training and Awareness

We provide:
– Induction and staff handbook training for all staff
– Tailored training for recruitment, compliance, and HR teams
– Posters, resources, and newsletters to raise awareness

9. Monitoring and Review

This policy will be reviewed annually, or earlier if there are legislative or operational changes. We track compliance through:
– Internal audits and supplier checks
– Complaint trends and incident logs
– Staff training completion rates