Modern Slavery Statement

Halton Stairlifts Ltd is committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We understand the importance of maintaining ethical standards and practices within our operations and supply chain. This statement is made in accordance with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Halton Stairlifts Ltd has taken and is continuing to take to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain. Our approach reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.

 

Our Business and Supply Chains

Halton Stairlifts Ltd specialises in the provision of stairlifts, offering solutions designed to improve the accessibility and mobility within the homes of our customers. Our operations and supply chains include the sourcing of stairlift components from various suppliers, both domestically and internationally. We are dedicated to ensuring that our business dealings are conducted in compliance with the law and adhere to the highest principles of ethical conduct.

 

Policies on Slavery and Human Trafficking

We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. Our Anti-Slavery Policy reflects our promise to act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships, and to implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.

 

Due Diligence Processes

To identify and mitigate the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains, we have in place rigorous due diligence processes. This includes conducting background checks on new suppliers, reviewing our existing suppliers’ compliance with our ethical standards, and auditing our supply chain on a regular basis. These measures are designed to establish, assess, and monitor areas of potential risk in our business and supply chains.

 

Risk and Compliance

Halton Stairlifts Ltd acknowledges that the risk of modern slavery can occur in various forms and in any part of our supply chain. To address this, we have implemented procedures to assess and manage these risks. We require all suppliers to adhere to our Code of Conduct, which sets out the minimum standards required to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.

 

Training and Awareness

We understand the importance of raising awareness and training our staff to recognise and respond to indicators of modern slavery and human trafficking. Our training programs are designed to ensure that our employees understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, and they are equipped to act appropriately should any instances be identified.

 

Effectiveness and Performance Indicators

We are committed to using appropriate performance indicators and metrics to measure the effectiveness of our actions to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chains. This includes regular reviews of our supply chain audits, supplier compliance assessments, and employee training attendance records.

 

Future Commitments

Halton Stairlifts Ltd will continue to review and enhance our practices and policies to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We are dedicated to improving our due diligence processes, increasing the frequency of our supply chain audits, and strengthening our training programs to ensure our employees and suppliers are fully aware of our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking.