In accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) annually publishes a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement on the steps it has taken in the previous year to ensure that modern slavery (i.e. slavery and human trafficking), is not taking place in any part of its own business or any of its supply chains.
About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust ("The Trust")
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust ("The Trust") is recognised as one of the leading hospitals in Europe and has an international reputation for quality of care, informatics/IT, clinical training and research. It provides direct clinical services to over 2 million patients every year, serving a regional, national and international population. It is a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, and has the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe.
The Trust had an annual turnover of £2.14 billion (subject to audit) for 2022/23.
Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2023
The Trust supports and respects the protection of human rights for all its employees and workers within its supply chain. We believe in treating individuals with respect and dignity, and do not condone the use of our products or services which infringe the basic human rights of others. We expect our suppliers and business partners to adhere to the same high standards and to take all reasonable steps to combat slavery and human trafficking.
The Trust has in place due diligence procurement and tendering processes to ensure all its selected suppliers and any third parties are compliant with the Model Slavery Act (2015). Accordingly, we are committed to ensure that:
- We are not complicit in human rights’ abuses of any kind and that slavery or human trafficking are not taking place in our supply chain or any part of the Trust’s business, this includes our subsidiaries Pharmacy@QEHB Ltd, UHB Facilities Ltd and Assure Dialysis Ltd
- Employment with the Trust and our suppliers is voluntary
- Our workplace and those of our suppliers are free from discrimination or harassment based on:
- Age
- Being married or in a civil partnership
- Being pregnant or on maternity leave
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Any other characteristic protected by applicable law
- Our workplaces are safe and healthy
- Corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery, is prohibited
- Our policies and procedures are devised to reflect we take all reasonable steps to achieve these commitments. This includes, but is not limited to, the following policies:
- Procurement Policy
- Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy
- Fair Employment Policy - Diverse, Equal and Inclusive
- Conflicts of Interest Policy (including Sponsorship, Gifts and Hospitality)
- Policy for the Safeguarding of Adults at Risk of Abuse
The Board approved its Modern Slavery Statement for publication to ensure slavery is not taking place in any part of its own business or any of its supply chains. The statement was signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Brotherton on 27 April 2023.
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Last reviewed: 04 August 2023