Home Care in Penrith 

Modern Slavery Statement 2024

Introduction

Eden Country Care is committed to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking within its operations and supply chain. We acknowledge our responsibility to adhere to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and take steps to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any part of our business.

Our Home Care Business

Eden Country Care provides home care services in Cumbria to vulnerable individuals. We recognise the potential risks associated with our sector and are dedicated to ensuring that all staff, clients, and suppliers are treated with dignity and respect.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

  • Upholding the rights and well-being of our employees and clients.
  • Conducting due diligence in evaluating the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our supply chain.
  • Implementing effective measures to prevent, monitor, and eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations.
  • Providing training and awareness programs to our employees to recognise and report any signs of modern slavery.
  • Collaborating with our suppliers and partners to promote ethical practices and eliminate slavery and human trafficking from our supply chain.

Due Diligence

Eden Country Care will:

  • Regularly assess and identify potential risks within our supply chain.
  • Encourage staff to report concerns and suspicions regarding modern slavery, giving them mechanisms to do so anonymously.
  • Investigate any reported concerns promptly and take appropriate action, including reporting to the relevant authorities if necessary.

Supplier Adherence

We expect our suppliers and partners to:

  • Comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and actively take steps to eradicate modern slavery within their own operations and supply chains.
  • Provide evidence of their compliance upon request.
  • Cooperate with our assessments and audits related to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Training and Awareness

Eden Country Care will provide training to employees to:

  • Raise awareness of modern slavery risks and indicators.
  • Educate staff on how to identify and report potential cases of modern slavery.
  • Communicate our zero-tolerance approach towards modern slavery.

Reporting

Any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery within our business or supply chain can be reported to Colette Russell: colette@edencountrycare.co.uk