In an emergency

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Legislation:

NHUC recognise that the implementation of these regulations needs to work compatibly with other areas of legislation, including:

NHS Act 2006, Equality Act 2010, Modern Slavery Act 2015, Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR), Subsidy Control Act 2022, Procurement Act 2023 & Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023

  1. Introduction

This statement, per Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, outlines NHUC’s actions to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.

  1. Our Organisation

NHUC provides high-quality NHS primary care and talking therapies for our local communities across Hampshire & Surrey.

  1. Our Policy

NHUC have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to ethical practices across all business relationships.

  1. Due Diligence & Risk Management

We identify and mitigate risks in our supply chains through supplier assessments, contractual clauses mandating compliance, and targeted reviews of high-risk areas.

  1. Training & Awareness

Relevant staff, particularly in procurement and recruitment, receive training to identify and report signs of exploitation.

  1. Reporting

Concerns can be raised confidently via line managers, our Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, or confidential reporting channels. All reports are investigated seriously.

  1. Approval

This statement is approved by NHUC’s Management Council and will be reviewed annually.

 

Caroline O’Keeffe, NHUC Chief Executive Officer

17/03/2026