Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

1. Introduction

Pure Personal Care is committed to conducting its business with integrity, fairness and respect for human rights. We recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and other forms of exploitation are serious violations of fundamental human rights and have no place in a responsible business. This statement outlines our commitment and the measures we take, as appropriate to our operations, to identify, prevent and address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our business activities, recruitment practices and supply chain. It is prepared with reference to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

2. About Pure Personal Care

Pure Personal Care operates within the UK healthcare and care services sector, supporting healthcare organisations, care providers, individuals and families through staffing and care solutions. Our services include medical staffing, temporary staffing, live-in care and complex care. The nature of our work requires us to maintain high standards of ethical conduct, responsible recruitment, worker protection and safeguarding. We recognise that individuals seeking employment, including migrant workers and people in vulnerable circumstances, may be at increased risk of exploitation. We are committed to promoting fair treatment, transparency and dignity throughout our working relationships.

3. Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Pure Personal Care does not condone modern slavery, human trafficking, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, debt bondage or any form of unlawful exploitation. We are committed to ensuring that individuals engaged by our organisation are treated with respect, receive clear information about their employment or engagement arrangements and are not subjected to threats, coercion, intimidation or restrictions on their freedom. We expect our employees, workers, contractors, recruitment partners, suppliers and other business associates to uphold appropriate standards of ethical behaviour. Any credible concerns about exploitation will be taken seriously and addressed through appropriate investigation and action.

4. Ethical Recruitment and Employment Practices

Responsible recruitment is central to our efforts to reduce the risk of labour exploitation. We aim to ensure that recruitment and employment arrangements are transparent, lawful and appropriate to the role. Our recruitment and employment procedures include relevant checks and safeguards, as applicable, such as:

• Identity and right-to-work verification: Establishing an individual’s identity and confirming their legal eligibility to work in the UK.
• Qualification and reference checks: Verifying relevant qualifications, professional registrations and employment references where required.
• Criminal record checks: Obtaining appropriate DBS checks in accordance with the role, applicable legislation and eligibility requirements.
• Clear employment documentation: Providing relevant contracts or written terms that explain working arrangements, responsibilities, pay and other applicable conditions.
• Transparent remuneration: Ensuring pay arrangements are clearly communicated and managed in accordance with applicable employment and minimum wage legislation.
• Fair recruitment practices: Avoiding recruitment practices involving coercion, misleading job offers, unlawful recruitment fees or other arrangements that could expose individuals to exploitation.
• Ongoing monitoring: Remaining alert to concerns such as withheld wages, excessive deductions, threats, document retention, restricted movement or unusual dependency on an employer or intermediary.

5. Safeguarding Within Care Services

Through our care-related activities, we recognise the importance of protecting both the people receiving support and the professionals delivering it. We seek to promote safe working environments, appropriate supervision, respectful relationships and effective reporting arrangements. Staff should be able to identify and raise concerns about potential exploitation, abuse, coercion or other safeguarding risks. Where concerns arise, they will be assessed and escalated through appropriate safeguarding, management or statutory reporting channels, depending on the circumstances. We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding concerns are handled sensitively, that the welfare of affected individuals is considered and that appropriate action is taken to reduce further risk.

6. Supply Chain and Business Relationships

Pure Personal Care recognises that the risk of modern slavery may extend beyond its direct operations into the supply chain and the activities of third parties. Our business relationships may include providers of recruitment-related services, technology, training, background checks, professional services and other operational supplies. We seek to work with suppliers and business partners that demonstrate responsible employment practices and respect for human rights. Where proportionate to the nature and level of risk, we may undertake due diligence, request relevant information, review supplier practices or investigate concerns brought to our attention. Where a supplier or business partner is reasonably suspected of involvement in modern slavery or associated exploitation, we will consider appropriate remedial action, which may include requiring corrective measures, suspending engagement or terminating the relationship where justified.

7. Training, Awareness and Responsibility

Preventing modern slavery is a shared responsibility. Pure Personal Care aims to ensure that relevant employees and workers understand the indicators of exploitation and know how to report concerns. Awareness and guidance may cover:

• Recognising signs of forced labour, human trafficking and financial exploitation.
• Understanding the risks associated with unethical recruitment practices.
• Identifying potential indicators of coercion, intimidation or abuse.
• Knowing how to raise concerns internally and when external escalation may be necessary.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of protecting affected individuals.

8. Reporting Concerns and Responding to Allegations

Pure Personal Care encourages employees, workers, candidates, service users, families, suppliers and other stakeholders to report suspected modern slavery, human trafficking or exploitation. Concerns may be raised with the appropriate manager or through the organisation’s designated reporting arrangements. Reports will be treated seriously, handled as sensitively as circumstances permit and assessed without discrimination or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Where an allegation is received, we will take appropriate steps to assess the information, protect individuals who may be at risk, preserve relevant information and investigate or refer the matter as necessary. Where appropriate, concerns may be escalated to the relevant safeguarding team, law enforcement, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority or other competent authorities, depending on the nature of the suspected offence. Immediate risks to life or safety should be reported to the appropriate emergency services.

9. Risk Management and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that preventing modern slavery requires ongoing attention rather than a one-off exercise. Pure Personal Care aims to review its relevant policies, recruitment procedures, supplier relationships and reporting arrangements periodically, taking account of identified risks, changes in operations and applicable legal requirements. Where opportunities for improvement are identified, we will consider appropriate measures to strengthen our safeguards, improve awareness and promote responsible practices throughout our business relationships. We will also consider concerns, incidents and lessons learned when reviewing our approach.

10. Approval and Review

This statement represents Pure Personal Care’s commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within its operations and supply chain. It is intended to be reviewed at least annually and updated when necessary to reflect material changes in our activities, risk profile, policies or relevant legal requirements.

• Approved by: Parminder Hundal (Director)
• For and on behalf of: Pure Personal Care
• Date of approval: May 2025