Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Introduction

LivingCare Group is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to act ethically and with integrity, ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our operations.

Our Organisation

LivingCare Group operates in Health Care and employs 188 people across 5 locations. Our supply chains include the sourcing and procurement of medical consumables, clinical equipment, pharmaceuticals, IT and digital systems, facilities management and cleaning services, and clinical and non-clinical staffing. We work closely with NHS partners, approved framework suppliers, and trusted local and national providers to ensure that all goods and services are delivered ethically, sustainably, and in line with NHS procurement standards.

Our Policies

We have implemented the following policies to mitigate the risk of modern slavery:

• Code of Conduct: Outlining our commitment to ethical practices.
• Supplier Code of Ethics: Requiring suppliers to adhere to anti-slavery standards.
• Whistleblowing Policy: Encouraging employees to report concerns confidentially.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We conduct regular risk assessments to identify areas of vulnerability in our supply chains. Our due diligence process includes:

• Vetting new suppliers for compliance with anti-slavery laws.
• Auditing high-risk suppliers annually.
• Training employees to recognise signs of modern slavery.

Training and Awareness

We provide training to all employees and key suppliers to raise awareness of modern slavery risks and ensure compliance with our policies.

Future Steps

In the coming year, we aim to:

• Expand supplier audits to cover additional tiers of our supply chain.
• Collaborate with industry partners to share best practices.
• Enhance our reporting mechanisms for modern slavery concerns.

Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors and will be reviewed annually.