Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement: Dynasty Health Care

Introduction

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking is a human rights violation and has severe consequences for the health and well-being of survivors. It is an exploitative crime that impacts physical and mental health and has public health implications. Dynasty Health Care is fully committed to preventing all kinds of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in our organization's activities and has made explicit in its Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement its commitment to ensuring over time that it's business and supply chains are free of the exploitative practices of slave labour and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all business dealings and to putting effective systems and controls in place to safeguard against any form of modern slavery taking place within the business or our supply chain. This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Our Organisation

Dynasty Health Care (DHC) Ltd is a Combined Temporary Staffing and domiciliary (Home) Care Agency, Our domiciliary health care services include a full range of personal care from assisting with washing and dressing in the morning to aiding with toileting during the day, administering medications, preparing meals, household tasks and assisting with physical exercise, etc. We provide other services such as Live in Care, Palliative/Respite Care, Housekeeping Services/Shopping, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Care and Parkinson’s, learning disabilities support services etc. We also provide Temporary Staffing solution services by supplying Nurses, Physiotherapist, Phlebotomist, Operating department practitioners (ODP), healthcare Assistants/Support workers, and other healthcare professionals from hourly to 24-hour services to NHS, Private Hospitals, supported living facilities, Care Homes, and the Community at a cost-effective rate with a high emphasis on quality. We are Accredited and Regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). we are committed to providing person-centered care to our service users, our care is tailored to suit service users' unique needs, enhance independence, and improve their quality of life.
Our staff are employed directly by us and are not in any category which is generally seen to be vulnerable to modern slavery in this country, so our focus is to ensure there are policies and procedures in place for our contractors and suppliers. Each candidate undergoes a comprehensive interview, followed by a reference check and Enhanced DBS. All Our staff is reliable and dedicated, they are recruited due to their qualities, skills, and experience.

Our Statement

The aim of this statement is to demonstrate that Dynasty Health Care follows good practices and that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. Dynasty Health Care is committed to continuous improvement of our practice to identify and eliminate Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in our business and supply chain and to act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships in line with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Dynasty Health Care has Zero tolerance toward Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking within our organization or our supply Chain. All members of staff have a personal responsibility for the successful prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking with the Human resource department taking responsibility for overall compliance.

As a provider of personal services in the community, our procurement needs are relatively simple, covering mostly:

Rental, furnishing, equipping, and maintenance of local offices (including utilities);

Implementation and maintenance of IT and communication systems;

Equipment, uniforms, and supplies for care workers;

Marketing and communications;

Recruitment and HR;

Accommodation, travel, and other routine business needs;

Legal, accountancy, and consultancy.

Dynasty Health Care does not currently use any non-UK suppliers directly.

Due Diligent

All of our suppliers of services or materials as part of our procurement due diligence are required to confirm compliance with all of the relevant legislation part of which includes the Modern Slavery Act. As part of our efforts to monitor and reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring within our supply chains, we have adopted a number of procedures and continue to review our processes and best practice guidance with a view to:

Identifying and assessing areas of potential risk in our business and supply chains
Monitoring potential risk areas in our business and supply chains
Reducing the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our business and supply chains
Providing adequate protection for whistle-blowers

Training and Awareness

All staff of Dynasty Health Care Ltd are expected to act with integrity and honesty, comply with all the laws and act in accordance with the local guidelines and regulations. Our Induction training is in line with the Care requirements and standards, our policy and procedures ensure that all staff have access to any required information which can support them with regard to any Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking concerns. Any concern of such will be escalated to the relevant authority. We have mandatory safeguarding training for every Dynasty Health Care management and staff member regardless of their position in the organisation.

Recruitment Policy

We operate a robust recruitment process which includes Pre-employment checks on every job applicant such as checking the UK Address, right to work in the UK, and References. This is to safeguard all employees against any form of human trafficking or being forced to work against their will.

Equal Opportunities

Dynasty Health Care has set a range of control systems in place to protect staff from poor treatment and any form of exploitation. this control system includes the provision of fair pay rates, terms and conditions of employment, and access to training and development available in the organization

Policies

Dynasty Health Care has a number of policies which minimize any risk of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in our supply chain. This includes the Whistle-Blowing Policy which ensures that all employees are aware of how to raise concerns if needed. Employee Code of Conduct policy which explains the manner in which all members of staff are expected to behave and our suppliers.

Review

We will Monitor, review, and update our actions in relation to modern slavery annually

Approval

This Statement has been formally approved by the Director of Dynasty Health Care Ltd

Adnan Muhammed

Director/Nominated Individual

01/08/2024