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Policy Paper Published 18 Dec 2023 Department of Health and Social Care NHS England ↗ View on GOV.UK

Review of risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in the NHS supply chain

A review that examines the risks of modern slavery within NHS supply chains and provides recommendations to mitigate these risks.

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This review considered over 1,300 suppliers, representing 600,000 NHS products, to identify modern slavery risks and build a more ethical and reliable UK health system. 

In delivering the recommendations of the review, DHSC will work in partnership with NHS England and NHS Supply Chain to:

  • lay new regulations, as required by section 81 of the Health and Care Act 2022, which set standard rules for procurement of healthcare products and services
  • develop a cross-government response to map supply chains to improve knowledge and identify where action must be taken
  • enable NHS staff to better understand and address modern slavery risks