{"id":5050,"date":"2023-08-30T14:08:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T14:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admedsol1stg.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=5050"},"modified":"2026-03-31T07:16:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:16:35","slug":"modern-slavery-act","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/admedsol.com\/who-we-are\/modern-slavery-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Slavery Act"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;689a8617-70a5-41d4-8e0a-56a169e8d4d8&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;125deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#d6d6db 0%|#ffffff 100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2e6f6054-c45a-43e1-9119-58fc3d4e8879&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c459a2a-e0f4-4ec9-b34d-578069e78bca&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ams-h5 ams-bold\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (\u201cAMS\u201d)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/h5>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"ams-h3 ams-light\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Modern Slavery Act Statement (\u201cStatement\u201d)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;689a8617-70a5-41d4-8e0a-56a169e8d4d8&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2e6f6054-c45a-43e1-9119-58fc3d4e8879&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c459a2a-e0f4-4ec9-b34d-578069e78bca&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ams-bold ams-mb-16\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Introduction<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/h5>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Slavery and human trafficking can take many forms. In general terms \u201cslavery\u201d is where ownership is  exercised over a person, where individuals are coerced into providing their services or do so under  threat of a penalty. \u201cHuman trafficking\u201d covers arranging or facilitating the travel of individuals with a view to exploiting them.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"ams-mt-16\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->At AMS, we are committed to improving our business practices and policies to ensure that slavery and  human trafficking are not taking place in any part of our business or supply chain. We expect the  same commitment from our suppliers, contractors and business partners. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"ams-mt-16\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->This statement contains a summary of the measures taken by AMS to implement the  requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It is reviewed and updated annually.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/pee> [\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ams-bold ams-mb-16\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Supplier Approval<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/h5>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  As part of our supplier approval process we ask suppliers to agree to our Ethical Sourcing Policy.  We acknowledge that goods imported from outside Europe are potentially more at risk  for slavery\/human trafficking issues. AMS will not support or deal with any business knowingly  involved in, or that does not actively seek to prevent, slavery or human trafficking. AMS will  continue to protect whistleblowers.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ams-bold ams-mb-16\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Actions Taken<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/h5>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  During 2025 the Company has taken the following key steps to implement the requirements of the  Modern Slavery Act 2015:-<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<ul class=\"ams-ul ams-mt-16\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Introduction of an Anti-Slavery\/Human Trafficking Policy (the \u201cPolicy\u201d) and procedures \u2219 Group-wide communication of the Policy, with all employees confirming their understanding of the Policy<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Reinforcement of existing policies covering ethical business practices and legal compliance<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Contractual commitments from supply chain partners to act in accordance with our Ethical Sourcing Policy<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Routine audits of suppliers include an assessment of compliance<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Continuing liaison with suppliers, contractors and business partners to establish their commitment to the eradication of slavery and human trafficking<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ams-bold ams-mb-16\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Approved by the Company<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/h5>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  This Statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our  Group\u2019s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2025. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Approved by the Board of Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc on 4 February 2026<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Chris Meredith<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   <!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Chief Executive Officer<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->For and on behalf of the Board<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/pee>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Slavery and human trafficking can take many forms. 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