Modern Slavery Policy

Modern Slavery

Our Commitment

At Meridian HealthCare Services Ltd, we are fully committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business operations and supply chains. We uphold the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and expect the same high standards from all those we work with.

Our Business

Meridian HealthCare Services Ltd provides healthcare staffing and domiciliary care services across the UK. We recruit and supply qualified nurses, healthcare assistants, and support workers who share our commitment to compassionate and ethical care.

Our Policy Aims To:

Prevent slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.
Promote transparency and accountability within our organisation and supply chain.
Ensure staff are treated fairly and with dignity at all times.
Encourage whistleblowing and the safe reporting of concerns.

Due Diligence and Risk Management

To mitigate the risk of modern slavery:
We conduct right-to-work checks and identity verification for all staff.
We work only with reputable recruitment partners and suppliers who share our values.
We provide training to our staff to help them identify signs of modern slavery or exploitation.
We review our policies and procedures regularly to ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.

Training and Awareness

All Meridian staff receive training as part of their induction and ongoing development to understand the signs of modern slavery and the procedures for raising concerns. We foster a workplace culture where employees feel confident to report unethical behaviour.

Reporting Concerns

Anyone who suspects modern slavery or unethical practices within our organisation or supply chain should report it immediately by contacting:
Email: info@meridianhealthcareservices.co.uk
Phone: [Insert phone number]
In confidence to a line manager or safeguarding lead.
Reports will be taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and handled with sensitivity.