Effective Date

July 2026

Review Date

July 2027

Policy Owner

Lorapat Standard Care

Our Commitment

Lorapat Standard Care is committed to conducting all aspects of our business with honesty, integrity, and respect for human rights. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude, and exploitation in any form.

We are committed to ensuring that modern slavery does not exist within our organisation, our recruitment processes, or our supply chains. Every individual has the right to work freely, safely, and with dignity, and we expect the same high ethical standards from everyone we work with, including employees, suppliers, contractors, recruitment agencies, and business partners.

This policy supports our commitment to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and reflects our responsibility to protect vulnerable individuals while promoting a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to:

• Prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation.
• Promote ethical recruitment and employment practices.
• Ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
• Protect the rights and wellbeing of employees, service users, and workers.
• Raise awareness of modern slavery and how to identify potential concerns.
• Provide clear guidance on reporting suspected cases.

Scope

This policy applies to:

• All employees
• Directors and management
• Agency workers
• Volunteers
• Contractors
• Temporary staff
• Recruitment agencies
• Suppliers
• Business partners

Everyone associated with Lorapat Standard Care is expected to comply with this policy.

What Is Modern Slavery?

Modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It includes situations where individuals are exploited for personal or commercial gain through coercion, deception, threats, or abuse.

Modern slavery can take many forms, including:

Forced or Compulsory Labour

Work performed under threats, intimidation, violence, or coercion where an individual has not freely agreed to work.

Human Trafficking

Recruiting, transporting, harbouring, or receiving individuals through force, deception, or abuse for the purpose of exploitation.

Debt Bondage

Situations where individuals are forced to work to repay debts they cannot realistically repay, often through unfair or exploitative arrangements.

Servitude

A situation where a person is forced to live or work for another person without freedom to leave.

Child Labour

The unlawful employment or exploitation of children in work that deprives them of their childhood, education, safety, or wellbeing.

Our Responsibilities

Lorapat Standard Care is committed to maintaining ethical business practices throughout our organisation.

We will:

• Treat every employee with dignity, fairness, and respect.
• Ensure all employment is voluntary.
• Verify employees' identity and legal right to work.
• Operate fair recruitment and employment practices.
• Never charge recruitment fees to workers.
• Ensure employees receive lawful pay and employment benefits.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Investigate any concerns relating to exploitation or abuse.
• Work only with reputable suppliers and recruitment partners.

Ethical Recruitment

We believe ethical recruitment is one of the strongest safeguards against modern slavery.

Our recruitment procedures include:

• Identity verification
• Right-to-work checks
• Employment reference checks
• DBS checks where required
• Written employment contracts
• Fair interview and selection processes
• Compliance with UK employment legislation

We do not tolerate deceptive recruitment practices or the withholding of employee documentation such as passports or identity documents.

Supply Chain Commitment

We recognise that modern slavery risks may exist within supply chains.

Lorapat Standard Care works with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to ethical business practices.

We seek to:

• Work with reputable suppliers.
• Carry out appropriate due diligence where necessary.
• Assess supplier commitment to ethical employment.
• Review supplier practices where concerns arise.
• Encourage transparency throughout our supply chain.

Suppliers found to be involved in modern slavery or unethical employment practices may have their contracts terminated.

Recognising the Signs of Modern Slavery

Modern slavery is not always obvious. Staff should remain alert to warning signs that may indicate exploitation.

Possible indicators include:

• Fearful, anxious, or withdrawn behaviour
• Lack of personal identification documents
• Restricted freedom of movement
• Signs of physical abuse or neglect
• Working excessive hours without adequate rest
• Poor living conditions
• Dependence on another individual for transport, accommodation, or finances
• Limited access to personal earnings
• Fear of speaking openly
• Evidence of intimidation or coercion

Each situation should be assessed individually, and concerns should never be ignored.

Reporting Concerns

Every employee has a responsibility to report suspected cases of modern slavery or human trafficking.

If concerns arise, staff should:

• Report concerns immediately to their line manager.
• Follow the organisation's safeguarding and whistleblowing procedures.
• Record relevant information accurately and confidentially.
• Cooperate with any internal or external investigation.

Where appropriate, concerns may also be reported to:

Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline

Telephone: 08000 121 700

Website:
https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/report

If there is an immediate risk to life or safety, staff should contact the emergency services by calling 999.

Training and Awareness

Lorapat Standard Care provides training to ensure employees understand:

• The Modern Slavery Act 2015
• How to recognise signs of exploitation
• Their safeguarding responsibilities
• How to report concerns appropriately
• Ethical recruitment and employment practices

Training forms part of staff induction and ongoing professional development.

Managers receive additional guidance to ensure they understand their responsibilities for preventing, identifying, and responding to modern slavery concerns.

Compliance

We expect everyone working on behalf of Lorapat Standard Care to comply with this policy.

Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.

We regularly review our policies, procedures, and recruitment practices to ensure continued compliance with UK legislation and best practice guidance.

Related Policies

This policy should be read alongside our:

• Safeguarding Adults Policy
• Safeguarding Children Policy
• Recruitment & Selection Policy
• Equality & Diversity Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy
• Confidentiality Policy
• Data Protection Policy
• Health & Safety Policy

Policy Review

Lorapat Standard Care is committed to continuously improving its approach to preventing modern slavery.

This policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if legislation, regulatory guidance, or organisational requirements change.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this policy or wish to report concerns regarding modern slavery or human trafficking, please contact:

Lorapat Standard Care

Email: admin@lorapatcare.co.uk

Website: www.lorapatcare.co.uk

Policy Approval

This Modern Slavery Policy has been approved by the management of Lorapat Standard Care and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to protecting human rights, promoting ethical business practices, and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

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