Modern Slavery Policy

Modern Slavery Statement  

This statement is made in accordance with the provisions of the UK Modern Slavery Act. Azile Medical is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chain. We acknowledge the role we must play in combatting modern slavery and we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. 

About Us 

At Azile Medical, we specialise in providing top quality Medical and Care workers to conscientious and people-centered providers looking to meet their staffing needs. Being a team of front-line clinicians ourselves, who are passionate about people and pride ourselves in sourcing staff who want to provide the best quality care. For our Providers we provide a safe, fair and fully compliant service. 
We actively seek out providers who champion patient care, demonstrate a track record and willingness to give back to society; particularly to members of their local community. For our Clinicians, we alleviate the administrative burden of managing their multiple job assignments. 
We champion a healthy work life balance and support them in relieving the stress of making enough to pay the bills and care for loved ones when transitioning into a more flexible model of working. 

What is Modern Slavery? 

Modern slavery is a term used to describe various forms of exploitation that involve the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain labour or services from a person. It can take many forms, including forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, forced marriage, and child labour. Modern slavery involves the deprivation of an individual’s freedom, with the intention of exploiting them for personal or financial gain. 

Modern slavery is a serious violation of human rights and is a criminal offense in most countries including UK. Many organizations and governments around the world are working to prevent and eradicate modern slavery through various initiatives, such as implementing laws and regulations, raising public awareness, and promoting ethical business practices. 
 

Our Supply Chain 

Azile Limited (Azile Medical is the trading name) is a limited company incorporated in England and Wales. Our business largely works with individual clinicians to provide an equal opportunity to work through temporary and permanent contracts and providers whom we service for their staffing needs. to We expect our providers to comply with our values and standards and to have their own policies and procedures in place to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking. We work closely with our providers to ensure that they understand our expectations and we regularly monitor their compliance. 

Our Policies and Procedures 

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking, and we are committed to ensuring that there is no forced, bonded or involuntary labour, or any form of human trafficking in our operations or supply chain. We have implemented policies and procedures to identify and assess the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chain. We regularly review and update our policies to ensure that they are effective in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. 

Our policies in relation to the Modern Slavery Act 2015: 

• Policy for Appraisal and Revalidation 

• Policy for Handling Complaints 
• Timesheets & Invoicing Policy 
• Equality & Diversity policy 
• Policy for Mandatory Trainings 
• Policy for Quality Assurance 

Our specific procedures to address modern slavery risk include: 

• Policies in Place: We have certain policies in place to address the issue of modern slavery 
• Complaints Handling Process: We have a process for handling complaints raised by people inside and outside of our organization. We take any reports of modern slavery or human trafficking seriously and will investigate them thoroughly to ensure that our business and supply chain are free from any form of modern slavery. 
• Employment Policies: We have employment policies that protect our employees from unfair treatment and promote a fair and inclusive workplace. These policies cover areas such as equal opportunities, anti-discrimination, and harassment, as well as provisions for working conditions and remuneration. 

• Robust Recruitment Processes: We have implemented robust recruitment processes that are in line with relevant employment laws to ensure that our employees are not subject to any form of modern slavery or human trafficking. We conduct due diligence on all potential employees and contract workers to ensure that they meet our high standards and expectations. 
• Market-related Pay and Rewards: We review our pay and rewards annually to ensure that they are in line with market standards and that our employees are fairly compensated for their work. 

Training and Awareness 

We provide training and awareness to our employees and contract workers to ensure that they understand the risks and impacts of modern slavery and human trafficking and to encourage them to report any concerns or suspicions. We have implemented reporting channels to allow employees and contract workers to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. 

Our Commitment 

We are committed to ensuring that our business operations and supply chain are free from modern slavery and human trafficking. We will continue to review and update our policies and procedures to ensure that they are effective in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. We will also work with our suppliers and contractors to ensure that they comply with our values and standards.