Patience Healthcare (Aapna) Ltd
Financial Year: 2025
Introduction
Patience Healthcare (Aapna) Ltd is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to take a robust approach in ensuring that slavery and human trafficking do not take place within our organisation or any part of our business relationships.
As a care provider, we are dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring that the individuals we support, as well as our workforce, are treated with dignity and respect.
Our Business
Patience Healthcare (Aapna) Ltd provides high-quality domiciliary care services to individuals in their own homes, supporting them with personal care, daily activities, and companionship. We operate in North Yorkshire and work with a range of employees, clients, councils, and suppliers to deliver safe and effective care.
Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery
We take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings. Our efforts include:
- Conducting thorough recruitment and vetting processes to ensure all employees have the legal right to work in the UK and are not subject to forced labour or exploitation.
- Providing mandatory training for staff on recognising the signs of modern slavery and how to report concerns.
- Implementing safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable individuals who may be at risk of exploitation.
- Ensuring our supply chains and business partners adhere to ethical employment practices through our due diligence processes.
Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
We assess risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chain by:
- Reviewing our supplier contracts to ensure compliance with modern slavery laws.
- Conducting audits where necessary to assess employment conditions.
- Encouraging an open culture where employees and service users feel safe to report any concerns.
Reporting and Whistleblowing
We have clear whistleblowing policies in place to ensure employees can raise concerns confidentially. Any concerns regarding modern slavery can be reported through our HR , safeguarding lead, or external helpline.
Review and Approval
This statement is made in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and will be reviewed annually to ensure continued effectiveness in preventing modern slavery within our operations.
Signed:
Jack Baker
Director
20/01/2025