Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

1. Introduction

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is made on behalf of NPH Group (“we”, “us”, “our”). It sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and in our supply chains.

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains.

This statement is published in accordance with section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and relates to the financial year ending 30 September 2026.

2. Our organisation

NPH Group is an occupational health and wellbeing service provider headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. We deliver services nationally, including:

Health surveillance

Employment medicals

Absence management

Health screening

Health promotion

Drug and alcohol testing

3. Our supply chains

Our supply chains support the delivery of occupational health and wellbeing services. They may include (but are not limited to):

Clinical consumables and medical equipment

Laboratory and pathology services

Drug and alcohol testing partners

IT systems and software providers

Facilities, maintenance, and cleaning services

Professional services (e.g., legal, finance, marketing)

Recruitment and temporary staffing (where applicable)

We recognise that modern slavery can occur in any sector. While we consider the overall risk in our direct operations to be low, we remain vigilant and take a risk-based approach to identifying and managing potential risks.

4. Policies and governance

We have policies and processes designed to support ethical working practices and reduce the risk of modern slavery. These include:

A commitment to fair, lawful, and respectful working practices

Supplier expectations around legal compliance and ethical conduct

Internal reporting routes for concerns

We will keep our policies under review and strengthen them where appropriate, including considering a dedicated Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy and/or supplier code of conduct.

5. Due diligence and risk management

We take a proportionate, risk-based approach to due diligence. This may include:

Assessing supplier risk based on the nature of goods/services provided and location of operations

Requesting confirmation that suppliers comply with applicable employment laws and do not use forced, bonded, or child labour

Reviewing supplier terms and conditions and, where appropriate, including contractual provisions relating to modern slavery

Investigating and responding to any concerns raised

Where we identify heightened risk, we may take additional steps such as enhanced checks, requesting evidence of policies and controls, or reconsidering supplier relationships.

6. Training and awareness

We aim to ensure relevant team members understand the risks of modern slavery and the role they play in prevention. We will provide appropriate awareness and guidance for colleagues involved in procurement, supplier management, and hiring.

7. Effectiveness and continuous improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement. Over the next 12 months, we intend to:

Review and, where appropriate, formalise our modern slavery controls and supplier expectations

Maintain a risk-based approach to supplier onboarding and review

Consider how we can record and monitor any modern slavery-related checks and actions

8. Reporting concerns

We encourage anyone working for, with, or on behalf of NPH Group to report concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking.

Concerns can be raised via:

A line manager

A member of the leadership team

Email:  info@nph-group.co.uk 

We will take all reports seriously and investigate appropriately.

9. Approval

This statement was approved by the Board/Leadership Team of NPH Group and is signed by:

Mark Philpott
Chief Executive Officer
Date: 04 August 2026