Modern Slavery Statement
January 2026
### 1. Our Commitment
Forest Gate Vets is committed to acting ethically, responsibly, and with integrity in all aspects of our business. We recognise the importance of preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and are committed to ensuring that these practices have no place within our operations or supply chains.
This policy reflects our obligations under the **Modern Slavery Act 2015** and supports our wider professional responsibilities under the **RCVS Code of Professional Conduct**, including duties relating to integrity, leadership, staff welfare, and good governance.
Although we are not legally required to publish a formal Modern Slavery Statement due to the size of our business, we voluntarily set out our approach below.
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### 2. Our Business
Forest Gate Vets is a UK-based independent veterinary practice providing veterinary services to clients and their animals. Our activities are primarily carried out within the United Kingdom, and our supply chains are limited in scale and complexity.
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### 3. Professional and Ethical Standards
In line with RCVS expectations, we are committed to:
* Acting with honesty and integrity in our business practices
* Treating all staff fairly, respectfully, and lawfully
* Providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive working environment
* Promoting a culture where concerns can be raised openly and without fear
We expect these same standards to be upheld by those who work with or for us.
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### 4. Employment Practices
Forest Gate Vets ensures compliance with UK employment law, including:
* Right-to-work checks
* National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage requirements
* Working Time Regulations
* Health and safety obligations
Staff are free to leave employment in accordance with their contractual terms, and no form of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour is tolerated.
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### 5. Supply Chains and Third Parties
Our suppliers and service providers are typically UK-based and include providers of veterinary supplies, laboratory services, IT systems, and professional support services.
Where relevant and proportionate, we expect suppliers to:
* Comply with applicable employment and human rights legislation
* Uphold ethical labour practices
* Not engage in modern slavery or human trafficking
We reserve the right to review, suspend, or terminate relationships where concerns arise.
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### 6. Due Diligence and Risk Awareness
Given the nature and scale of our business, the risk of modern slavery is considered low. However, we remain vigilant and take reasonable steps to identify and mitigate risks by:
* Using reputable and established suppliers
* Remaining alert to indicators of unethical labour practices
* Reviewing concerns raised internally or externally
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### 7. Responsibility and Governance
Overall responsibility for this policy and its implementation rests with the owners and management of Forest Gate Vets.
This aligns with RCVS expectations that veterinary practices demonstrate effective leadership, accountability, and governance arrangements.
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### 8. Raising Concerns
Forest Gate Vets encourages staff, contractors, and third parties to raise any concerns relating to modern slavery or human trafficking without fear of retaliation.
Concerns should be reported by email to: hello@robinsonvets.com
All concerns will be taken seriously, investigated appropriately, and handled confidentially.
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### 9. Review of This Policy
This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains appropriate, proportionate, and aligned with:
* Relevant legislation
* RCVS guidance and expectations
* The nature and scale of our business