Introduction

This statement is made in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It details the proactive steps Bestway Healthcare Solutions Ltd has taken and continues to take, to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking has no place within our business or supply chain.

Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, human trafficking, and forced labour. Bestway Healthcare Solutions Ltd maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery. We are deeply committed to operating ethically, with integrity and transparency, in all our business dealings. We implement robust systems and controls to actively safeguard against any form of modern slavery across our operations and supply chain.

About Bestway Healthcare Solutions Ltd

Bestway Healthcare Solutions Ltd delivers crucial operational and data management solutions to both NHS and private UK healthcare providers. We specialise in addressing the complex data unification and accessibility challenges faced by healthcare providers. With over four years of dedicated expertise, we currently partner with a number of national NHS government bodies, NHS Trusts, and Health Boards, assisting them with their data management, planning, and reporting needs. As a company that often insources specialist expertise directly into healthcare organisations, we recognize our unique position and responsibility in upholding ethical labour practices and safeguarding human rights within our sphere of influence.

Our Policies on Slavery and Human Trafficking

Bestway Healthcare Solutions Ltd is acutely aware of our responsibilities towards our clients and employees. We expect all our suppliers and partners to adhere to the same rigorous ethical principles. Our commitment to eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking from our supply chains and all aspects of our business is unwavering. Our internal policies consistently reflect our dedication to acting ethically and with integrity in every business relationship.

To ensure we conduct business in a consistently ethical and transparent manner, we operate several key internal policies and procedures:

Robust Recruitment and Selection Policy

Our stringent recruitment and selection policy includes conducting thorough “eligibility to work in the UK” checks for all employed staff. This critical step helps us actively safeguard against human trafficking and ensures no individual is coerced or forced to work against their will.

Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work: We maintain a comprehensive range of policies designed to protect staff from poor treatment and exploitation, ensuring full compliance with all relevant labour laws and regulations.

Whistleblowing Policy: Our accessible whistleblowing policy empowers all employees to confidentially raise concerns about the treatment of colleagues or service recipients, or about practices within our business or supply chain, without any fear of reprisal.

Standards of Business Conduct: This comprehensive code clearly defines the ethical behaviour expected from our organisation and sets out how we expect our employees, contractors, and suppliers to conduct themselves.

Rigorous Procurement Process: Our approach to procurement and supply chain management ensures that all suppliers are carefully selected through our robust supplier selection criteria and processes.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist, particularly through third-party suppliers. To mitigate these, Bestway Healthcare Solutions Ltd conducts ongoing due diligence across our supply chains. This involves mapping key suppliers, communicating our ethical expectations regarding the Modern Slavery Act, and continuously evaluating potential risks within our operations. We remain vigilant about risks in areas where we rely on external services or goods.

Training and Awareness

We believe that awareness is key to prevention. While our current focus is on foundational policies, we are committed to providing relevant training to key personnel involved in recruitment, procurement, and management roles, to enhance their understanding of modern slavery risks and how to identify and address them.

Our Commitment Moving Forward

Bestway Healthcare Solutions Ltd is dedicated to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. We will regularly review the effectiveness of our policies and processes, adapting them as necessary to ensure we remain at the forefront of ethical business practices. This statement will be reviewed and updated annually.