INTRODUCTION

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by Verity Healthcare Limited to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within its business operations and supply chains.

This statement applies to Verity Healthcare Limited and reflects our ongoing commitment to acting ethically, with integrity, and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

This statement covers the financial year ending 2026.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE, BUSINESS AND SUPPLY CHAINS

Verity Healthcare Limited is a provider of healthcare and social care services within the United Kingdom. Our services are focused on delivering high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes and within community settings.

Our organisation is people-focused, with the majority of our operational activity centred on recruiting, training, and deploying healthcare professionals and support staff. As a regulated provider, we operate in accordance with relevant UK healthcare standards and regulatory frameworks.

Our supply chain primarily consists of recruitment agencies, training providers, IT service providers, and general business suppliers. These suppliers support our ability to deliver safe and effective care services.

We recognise that, although our operations are predominantly based in the UK, the risk of modern slavery exists across all sectors, including healthcare and recruitment. As such, we take proactive steps to assess and mitigate these risks.

DUE DILIGENCE PROCESSES

We maintain robust recruitment, screening, and onboarding procedures to ensure that all individuals engaged by Verity Healthcare Limited have the legal right to work and are not subject to exploitation.

These procedures include identity verification, right-to-work checks, reference checks, and compliance with safeguarding requirements. These measures help to reduce the risk of individuals who may be victims of modern slavery or human trafficking being engaged within our workforce.

In relation to our suppliers, we carry out appropriate due diligence prior to engagement. This includes assessing suppliers’ compliance with legal and ethical standards, including their approach to preventing modern slavery within their own operations.

We are committed to strengthening our supplier due diligence processes over time, including the potential implementation of formal supplier questionnaires and risk assessments where appropriate.

RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT

We recognise that modern slavery is a complex and evolving issue that can occur in any sector. While our operations are primarily based in the UK, which is considered a lower-risk jurisdiction, we remain vigilant to potential risks within both our workforce and supply chain.

We manage these risks through a combination of policies, procedures, and governance structures. This includes ensuring that our recruitment processes are robust and that our staff are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns.

We ensure that contractual agreements with suppliers include appropriate clauses requiring compliance with modern slavery legislation. We also expect suppliers to demonstrate ethical practices and transparency in their operations.

Within our service delivery, safeguarding is a key control measure. Our staff are trained to identify signs of abuse, exploitation, or neglect, and are required to report any concerns in line with our safeguarding procedures.

We also provide mechanisms for employees, workers, and third parties to raise concerns confidentially, including whistleblowing channels. These mechanisms support early identification and escalation of any potential issues.

MEASURING EFFECTIVENESS

Verity Healthcare Limited currently adopts a qualitative approach to monitoring the effectiveness of its actions to prevent modern slavery.

We assess effectiveness through internal reviews of recruitment practices, safeguarding processes, and supplier management activities. We also monitor incidents, concerns raised, and outcomes of investigations to identify any trends or areas for improvement.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we will continue to review and develop appropriate measures and indicators to strengthen our approach to preventing modern slavery.

POLICIES

We maintain a range of internal policies that support our commitment to preventing modern slavery and promoting ethical conduct.

These include safeguarding policies relating to both adults at risk and children, which provide guidance on identifying and reporting concerns. These policies are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date and effective.

We also operate a whistleblowing policy that applies to employees, workers, and external stakeholders. This policy encourages individuals to report concerns about wrongdoing, including potential exploitation or abuse, without fear of retaliation.

Additional relevant policies include those relating to recruitment and selection, equality and diversity, clinical governance, and complaints management. These policies collectively support a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical practice.

TRAINING

We recognise that training is essential to ensure that staff understand the risks associated with modern slavery and how to respond appropriately.

All employees receive training that covers legal and ethical responsibilities, including awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Healthcare workers are also required to complete safeguarding training appropriate to their role, which includes recognising signs of exploitation and understanding how to escalate concerns.

We are committed to ensuring that training remains current and relevant, and we regularly review our training programmes to reflect best practice and regulatory expectations.

GOVERNANCE AND APPROVAL

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Verity Healthcare Limited and reflects the organisation’s commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.

The Board retains overall responsibility for ensuring that appropriate measures are in place and that the organisation complies with its legal obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Approved by:
Dr Samuel Ofori-Kyereh
Chief Executive Officer

Date: 17 April 2026