Modern Slavery

Introduction

Ocura Healthcare Furniture is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chain. This statement outlines the steps we have taken during the financial year ending 31 December 2025 to identify, assess, and mitigate modern slavery risks.

While Ocura Healthcare Furniture is not currently required to publish a statement under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 due to our turnover threshold (£36m), we choose to do so voluntarily as part of our commitment to ethical business practices and responsible sourcing.

Organisational Structure, Business, and Supply Chains

Ocura Healthcare Furniture is a private limited company registered in England and Wales (08824057). We supply hospitals and other healthcare facilities throughout the UK and beyond with furniture and equipment that support the care of patients, their families, and the welfare of healthcare staff.

Our operations include one manufacturing unit and head office in Scotland, and a supporting office and warehouse based in Kent, England.
Our supply chain is primarily based in the UK and Europe, with two additional suppliers located in East Asia. We continue to assess and monitor our suppliers, with particular attention given to regions with elevated risk.

We recognise the importance of ethical sourcing within healthcare procurement and aim to support the expectations of NHS and public-sector procurement standards relating to labour rights and supply chain transparency.

Policy on Slavery and Human Trafficking

Ocura is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chain. This policy reflects our dedication to ethical practices, integrity, and effective control systems that prevent any form of slavery.

We require all suppliers to acknowledge and comply with our ethical standards, and this expectation is communicated as part of our supplier onboarding and review process.

Suppliers are expected to confirm compliance with applicable labour, human rights, and anti-slavery legislation as part of onboarding and periodic review processes.

The following staff-accessible policies support our efforts:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Recruitment, Selection & Career Development

• Mental Health & Wellbeing

• Public Interest Disclosures (Whistleblowing)

• Harassment & Bullying

• Anti-Bribery

Additional supporting policies include:

• Modern Slavery Policy

• Child Labour Policy

• Human Rights Policy

• Code of Conduct

Responsibility and Governance 

Responsibility for implementing and monitoring this statement rests with the Managing Director, supported by the senior leadership and procurement teams.

Due Diligence

While we believe the overall risk within our direct operations is relatively low, we recognise that modern slavery risks can exist within global supply chains and remain committed to ongoing vigilance and due diligence. All employees are recruited either directly or through reputable agencies that are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. We do not recruit from outside the UK.

Assessing and Managing Risk

We regularly assess risks of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. Our whistleblowing policy allows employees and partners to report concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

To strengthen our risk management approach, we:

• Tier 1 suppliers are expected to confirm compliance with applicable labour, human rights, and anti-slavery legislation as part of onboarding and periodic review processes.
• Plan to introduce periodic audits or assessments for high-risk suppliers, particularly in East Asia
• Review internal policies and supply chain practices annually to ensure continued alignment with ethical standards
• Reserve the right to request additional information or undertake further assessment of suppliers operating in higher-risk regions or sectors

Training

All employees receive training on modern slavery awareness and reporting procedures. In 2024, we updated our training materials to include sector-specific risks and provided refresher courses for senior management and procurement teams.

Training materials will continue to be reviewed periodically to ensure they remain relevant and aligned with current legislation and best practice.

Effectiveness and KPIs

To measure our effectiveness in preventing modern slavery, we will track the following KPIs in 2026:

• Percentage of employees trained on modern slavery awareness
• Number of suppliers reviewed or assessed against modern slavery criteria
• Whistleblowing reports received and actioned
• Corrective actions implemented for any identified risks

Future Actions

For 2026 and beyond, we aim to:

• Engage suppliers on ethical sourcing best practices
• Ensure all new supplier contracts contain modern slavery clauses
• Continue reviewing suppliers against ethical sourcing criteria
• Incorporate modern slavery considerations into supplier onboarding and procurement activities
• Refresh employee training and awareness materials periodically
• Further assess suppliers operating in higher-risk areas where appropriate

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors and will be reviewed annually.

Name: Paul Rogers 

Position: Managing Director