This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps AgeCare Care Homes (“AgeCare”, “we”, “our”) has taken and continues to take to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or supply chains.
Our Commitment
AgeCare Care Homes has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our dealings and relationships, implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains.
Our Organisation and Supply Chains
AgeCare Care Homes provides care services to vulnerable adults across 9 care homes in the UK. We employ approximately 550 staff and care for around 420 residents. Our supply chains include recruitment agencies, medical and care equipment suppliers, food and catering services, facilities management, and utilities. We work with local authorities, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance.
Policies and Procedures
We have robust internal policies to ensure ethical and transparent business conduct, including:
- Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy and Procedure
- Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedure
- Recruitment and Right to Work Checks Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Freedom to Speak Up Policy
All staff are made aware of these policies and are encouraged and supported to report any concerns. Our policies are reviewed annually and updated as required.
Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
We conduct due diligence on all suppliers and third-party agencies, requiring them to confirm compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Our risk assessment process identifies higher-risk areas, such as agency staffing and overseas recruitment, and we take steps to mitigate these risks, including:
- Only working with reputable, regulated agencies
- Including anti-slavery clauses in supplier contracts
- Regularly reviewing supplier compliance
- Conducting risk assessments of suppliers and operations
Training and Awareness
All staff undertake training on modern slavery and human trafficking, including how to identify indicators and report concerns. Training is refreshed regularly and forms part of our induction process. Staff are advised of the indicators of modern slavery, such as physical or psychological abuse, restricted freedom of movement, poor living conditions, and reluctance to seek help.
Reporting and Safeguarding
Any concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking are reported to management and, where appropriate, escalated to the local authority safeguarding team and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Staff are supported to report concerns without fear of reprisal, in line with our Whistleblowing Policy. If there is immediate risk of harm, the police are notified.
Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement
We monitor the effectiveness of our approach through:
- Regular audits of suppliers and recruitment processes
- Monitoring and reviewing safeguarding and whistleblowing reports
- Annual policy reviews and updates
- Ongoing risk assessments
We are committed to continuous improvement and will review our practices annually to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice.
Note:
This statement is published in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and reflects the commitments and procedures set out in our PE07 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy and Procedure. It will be reviewed and updated annually.
Date: 08/09/2025
