Modern Slavery Statement

This statement is made pursuant of s54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Addison Road Medical Practice has taken and is continuing to take to make sure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all business dealing and to putting effective systems and controls in place to safeguard against any form of modern slavery taking place within the business or our supply chain.

Policy

Areas we focus on:

• Staff recruitment - ensure thorough checks and legitimate references.
• Patient care - any suspicion of modern slavery should be reported. See safeguarding policy.
• Supply chain - use of registered, reputable companies only. Need to review these periodically for compliance.
• Priority within the practice of respect of human rights and zero tolerance of modern slavery.
• Staff trainingannual to identify risks and how to report.
  • Link for spotting the signs
  • Link for training
  • Link to report
• Signpost helpline on website and in practice. Modern slavery helpine webisite or call 08000 121 700

In order to comply with the Act, Addison Road Medical Practice:

1. Publishes the statement above on the website
2. The partners have approved the statement

For reference/ examples of good practice:

Corporate Justice Coalition - Recommended content for a modern slavery statement

Marks and Spencer modern slavery statement