Introduction
This statement outlines Liaise Management Limited’s commitment to tackling modern slavery and human trafficking. It details our comprehensive approach to identifying and mitigating any risks related to modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. It applies to actions and activities for the financial year ending 31st March 2025.
Liaise recognises the importance of its responsibility to prevent slavery and human trafficking. We uphold this responsibility with the utmost seriousness and diligence.
Commitment
Liaise is firmly committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its activities and ensuring its supply chains, partners, and sub-contractors share this commitment.
Organisational Structure and Supply Chains
Liaise specialises in providing compassionate, tailored support to individuals with diverse needs, aiming to foster independence, enrich lives, and enhance overall well-being. Our services span various settings, including residential care and supported living.
Our supply chain includes suppliers providing:
- Clinical and non-clinical services
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Facility management services
- Other third-party partners supporting our operations
Risk and Compliance
Liaise complies with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, refusing to engage with any entities knowingly involved in slavery or human trafficking. We are committed to due diligence, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring of our supply chains, especially those sourced from high-risk regions.
Actionable Steps
Supplier Assessments and Compliance
- Supplier Approval Process: Our supplier approval process involves comprehensive assessments to verify their compliance with anti-slavery standards. We expect our suppliers to maintain a zero-tolerance approach to exploitation and comply strictly with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
- Supplier Audits: Conduct regular audits to verify compliance, including on-site visits, documentation review, and employee interviews.
Training and Awareness
- Annual Training: To ensure our staff are informed and vigilant, we provide annual training on modern slavery, integrated within our safeguarding training. This initiative educates our team on recognising signs of slavery and human trafficking and reporting suspected cases confidentially.
- Internal Communication: We circulate our Modern Slavery Statement internally to keep all team members informed about our commitment and their roles in preventing modern slavery.
Whistleblowing Policy
- Confidential Reporting: Our policy encourages all associated with FHS-colleagues, customers, workers, and other stakeholders-to report concerns about any activity that could elevate the risk of slavery or human trafficking. We maintain a confidential helpline to facilitate secure, fear-free disclosures.
Ethical Recruitment and Supplier Relations
- Reputable Agencies and Suppliers: We collaborate exclusively with reputable employment agencies and suppliers who adhere to high ethical standards, ensuring safe, respectful, and lawful working conditions.
- Due Diligence Checks: Conduct thorough due diligence checks on new suppliers and employment agencies.
- Contractual Clauses: Include anti-slavery and human trafficking clauses in contracts with all suppliers.
Safeguarding Adults Policy
This policy underscores the imperative for staff to raise concerns related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Continuous Improvement
Liaise is dedicated to continuous improvement, upholding human rights, and ensuring that the individuals we support live in a world free from exploitation. We pursue advancements in our practices and policies to fortify our stance against modern slavery and human trafficking.
Key Focus Areas for Improvement
- Collaboration: Working with industry groups and authorities to share best practices.
- Enhanced Risk Assessment: Develop a more comprehensive risk assessment tool to identify and address risks within our supply chain.
- Supplier Engagement: Strengthen supplier engagement strategies to ensure better alignment with our anti-slavery policies.
This statement reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. It has been approved by our Board of Directors on 17th May 2024 and will be reviewed and updated annually.
David Petrie
Chief Executive
Liaise
