Home About Us Get Involved Patient information Contact us Home About Us Our Responsibilities Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Berkshire West CCG modern slavery and human trafficking statement Background Modern Slavery is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of forced labour, commercial sexual exploitation or reproductive slavery, or other modern-day forms of slavery. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 has introduced changes in UK law focused on increasing transparency in supply chains, to ensure they are free from modern slavery. Berkshire West CCG is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business activity and in so far as is possible to holding our suppliers to account to do likewise. Our approach When procuring goods and services, we apply NHS Terms and Conditions (for non-clinical procurement) and the NHS Standard Contract (for clinical procurement). Both require suppliers to comply with relevant legislation. CCG Designated Safeguarding Leads provide expert support and advice into the commissioning process and support multi-agency work to respond to modern slavery and human trafficking. The CCG works closely with the 3 Local Authorities in the West of Berkshire regarding support for children at risk of trafficking and modern slavery, including Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC), through the Local Safeguarding Children Board and Corporate Parenting Panels. All our employees undergo mandatory safeguarding training which includes awareness of Modern Slavery. Our recruitment processes adhere to safe recruitment principles, including strict requirements in respect of identity checks, work permits and criminal records. We comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements in all of our own operations. What you can do: If you identify a potential victim they can be referred for help and offered Government-funded support through a range of specialist providers across the UK. The Department of Health has produced a guidance leaflet for healthcare staff ‘Identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery’ The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is a framework for identifying victims of modern slavery, including human trafficking, and ensuring they receive the appropriate protection and support. The NRM is also the mechanism through which the UK Human Trafficking centre (UKHTC) collects data about victims. This information contributes to building a clearer picture about the scope of human trafficking in the UK. Specified public authorities are required to notify the Home Office about any potential victims of modern slavery they encounter in England and Wales. For more information on the National Referral Mechanism on gov.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/human-trafficking A further source of help is the Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700. James Kent, Accountable Officer, NHS Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group April 2021 This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and applies to Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group. About Us Who we are Our Responsibilities Equality and Diversity Safeguarding Medicines Optimisation Team How your information is used Finance Quality Funding Policies and Individual Funding requests? SEND and the Local Offer Whistleblowing Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Mental Health How we work with others Primary Care Our Public Meetings Publications & Policies If you need medical help and are unsure what to do, call NHS 111 for help and advice. They are available 24 hours a day. 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