At QCM Healthcare, we believe dignity, fairness, and respect must guide every aspect of healthcare. We stand firmly against modern slavery and human trafficking, ensuring transparency and compliance across our workforce and supply chain.

At QCM Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and dedicated provider of highly skilled healthcare professionals across the UK. We match employers with the best possible candidates, including:

• Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
• Registered General Nurses (RGNs)
• Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs)
• Clinical Leads
• Care Managers

As a responsible organisation, we have zero tolerance for modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect the same commitment from everyone we work with, including partners and suppliers within our network.

Our Commitment

QCM Healthcare is fully committed to upholding the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We actively take steps to ensure that slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking have no place within our operations or supply chain.

We safeguard the following rights:

• Freedom of movement: Employees are free to leave their jobs without coercion.
• Respect for human dignity: We prohibit intimidation, harassment, or threats of violence.
• Child protection: We strictly prohibit child labour.
• Fair work conditions: No mandatory overtime and no discrimination in any form.
• Identity protection: We never seize or withhold employee identification documents.
• Access to justice: Victims of modern slavery must have access to justice, reparations, and remedies.

How We Take Action

When we learn of any violations of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we act quickly and decisively. Our approach includes:

• Conducting thorough investigations.
• Taking immediate corrective measures where violations are identified.
• Terminating business relationships with suppliers or partners who fail to comply.

Staff Awareness and Training

Every employee has a responsibility to support QCM Healthcare in maintaining compliance. To strengthen this commitment, we have introduced a staff awareness training programme to ensure that all colleagues:

• Understand that vulnerable individuals may be more susceptible to forced labour or trafficking.
• Recognise red flags that may indicate modern slavery.
• Know the steps to take if they suspect slavery in the workplace or wider supply chain.
• Are confident to ask employers or suppliers for proof of anti-slavery compliance if they have concerns.

Organisational Measures

In addition, QCM Healthcare pledges to:

• Publish this statement on our website to promote transparency.
• Remain registered with the UK Home Office and update our credentials when required.
• Promote our misconduct reporting policy to staff and record all violations, whether by employees or third parties.
• Report annually to the board of trustees, including examples of violations, complaints received, and training progress.
• Require contractors, wherever possible, to provide evidence of compliance with modern slavery legislation as a condition of doing business with us.

Our Promise

QCM Healthcare is dedicated to creating a safe, fair, and respectful working environment for all. We will continue to strengthen our policies, training, and monitoring systems to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our organisation or our supply chain.

Together with our staff, clients, and partners, we are committed to making healthcare a sector where dignity, fairness, and human rights are always upheld.