Modern Slavery & Ethical Employment Statement

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps SLC Care Ltd t/a Healthcare Matters (“Healthcare Matters”) has taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains during the financial year ending 31 December 2025.

Our Business

Healthcare Matters provides premium, cost-effective solutions to people who really need them, when they need them. We employ staff directly and, where necessary, through reputable recruitment and employment agencies.

Our Commitment

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. We have zero tolerance for modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, or human trafficking. We ensure that:

All employees freely choose to work for us and receive contracts of employment.
Workers are paid at least the UK national minimum wage and receive fair, equal pay.
No fees are charged to workers to gain employment.
No passports, work permits or identity documents are retained.
Employment is stable — avoiding false self-employment and inappropriate zero-hour arrangements.
Training and development opportunities are available to all, supported by our Equal Opportunities and Anti-Harassment policies.

Our Supply Chain

We conduct due diligence checks and review procurement practices to avoid unethical employment practices.
Where suppliers are not compliant with the spirit of this policy, we will act to rectify or terminate the relationship.
We encourage suppliers to seek assurances throughout their own supply chains confirming no knowledge of modern slavery.

Raising Concerns

We operate a confidential Whistleblowing Policy for staff to raise concerns about unlawful or unethical employment practices. External parties may also raise concerns or complaints through our reporting channels.

Responsibility

Our Ethical Employment Champion, Adam Spiby (adam@healthcare-matters.com, 01978 758111), is responsible for overseeing this policy and ensuring effectiveness.

Monitoring and Review

This statement is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors.

Approved by the Board of Directors
For and on behalf of SLC Care Ltd t/a Healthcare Matters

Adam Spiby, Managing Director - 21/12/2024