Oceana Health Care Services Limited - Modern slavery statement

Our business, Oceana Health Care Services Limited is committed to combatting slavery and human trafficking in its business and supply chains, and we make this statement to assist with compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This statement relates to the financial year ending 31/03/2025.

 

As our business has a turnover of less than £36 million, we do not have a legal obligation to produce a modern slavery statement. However:

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• We agree that exploitation within all supply chains ending in the UK is a blight on our society, and we are committed to playing our part in eliminating exploitation;

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• We understand that customers with obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 cannot comply with those duties without our cooperation.

 

To that end, we confirm that we have examined our own business and, to the extent that it is reasonably practicable, businesses within our supply chain and we confirm the following:

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• We confirm that within our own business, no relevant offence relating to slavery or human tracking has been committed.

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• We have made enquiries of businesses that supply directly to us and we are confident that no relevant offence is committed in that business.

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• Insofar as it was reasonably practicable, we have examined our supply chains and can confirm that we found no evidence of slavery or human trafficking.

 

Further details about our business and supply chain are provided below.

 

Our business provides high-quality care and support services, specialising in adult care. We offer tailored services including residential care, domiciliary care, and support for individuals with varying needs, ensuring compassionate, person-centered assistance to enhance quality of life.

 

Our business structure is as follow: 1 director to whom one manager(s) report, and 5 employees report to this manager(s).

 

We operate in the following countries:

• United Kingdom

 

Our supply chain is as follows:

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Our supply chain is structured to support the delivery of high-quality domiciliary care services. It involves a network of suppliers providing goods and services essential to the operation of our agency. Below is an outline of our supply chain, demonstrating our commitment to ethical practices and transparency:

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1. Suppliers of Goods

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• Categories of Supplies: Medical equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), office supplies, and cleaning products.

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• Regions of Operation:

  • UK-based suppliers primarily for PPE and medical equipment.

  • Some office supplies and cleaning products are sourced from suppliers operating in Europe and occasionally other regions like Southeast Asia.

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• Monitoring Practices:

  • We prioritise suppliers who can provide assurance of their compliance with anti-slavery and labor standards.

  • For goods sourced internationally, we actively request supplier disclosure of their own supply chain practices.

 

2. Recruitment and Staffing Agencies

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• Services Provided: Temporary staffing solutions, recruitment, and training support for care workers.

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• Regions of Operation:

  • Agencies are predominantly UK-based.

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• Monitoring Practices:

  • We collaborate only with agencies that adhere to UK labor laws and can confirm no use of forced labor or exploitation within their recruitment practices.

 

3. Outsourced Services

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• Categories of Services: IT services, payroll, and legal compliance consultancy.

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• Regions of Operation:

  • Suppliers for these services are mostly UK-based.

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• Monitoring Practices:

  • These service providers are required to demonstrate compliance with UK regulations on modern slavery, and we verify their policies as part of our due diligence process.

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4. Transportation Services

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• Services Provided: Transportation support for care workers to reach clients or deliver supplies.

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• Regions of Operation:

  • Local UK providers, primarily small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in our immediate operating areas.

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• Monitoring Practices:

  • Transportation providers are included in our periodic ethical compliance checks.

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Supplier Monitoring and Ethical Assurance

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• Engagement and Audits: Each supplier is engaged with a clear expectation to uphold anti-modern slavery standards. Audits or reviews may be conducted periodically based on the risk profile of the supplier or the region of operation.

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• Supplier Transparency: We encourage suppliers to provide details about their supply chains, including information on their suppliers, and outline their own practices to mitigate risks of modern slavery.

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• Risk Management: Emphasis is placed on high-risk regions and categories, such as goods sourced from areas where labor exploitation is more prevalent.

 

We understand that certain industry sectors and geographical regions entail greater risk of exploitation than others. We do not believe that our supply chain is in one of those sectors.

 

Where it is reasonably practicable, we ensure that businesses in our supply chain have made a similar statement relating to slavery and human trafficking.

The person in our business responsible for assessing matters relating to slavery and human trafficking is: JT Kuzatjike

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We also encourage all employees to report on any matters relating to slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains of which they become aware.

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