1. Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1), Part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by Evolutio Care Innovations Ltd (“Evolutio”, “the Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) during the financial year ending 31 March 2025 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. Evolutio has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and is committed to acting ethically, transparently and with integrity in all business dealings.

As an independent healthcare provider operating in the United Kingdom, we recognise our responsibility to patients, service users, employees, suppliers and the wider community. We are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking do not take place within our organisation or our supply chains.

We fully support the UK Government’s objective to eradicate modern slavery and to protect and support victims. We acknowledge our role in identifying risks, taking preventative action and responding appropriately where concerns arise.

2. Our Organisation and Supply Chains

Evolutio Care Innovations Ltd operates within the independent healthcare sector in the United Kingdom, providing specialist ophthalmology services.

Our supply chains primarily include UK-based suppliers providing:

• Diagnostic and clinical equipment

• Medical consumables and medications

• IT infrastructure and support services

• Telephony and communications services

• Office equipment and facilities management services

We assess that our direct supply chain operates predominantly in lower-risk sectors within the UK. However, we recognise that modern slavery risks may still arise indirectly through subcontracting arrangements, global manufacturing of medical products, or complex multi-tier supply chains. We therefore remain vigilant and apply proportionate due diligence controls.

Further information about Evolutio is available at:
https://www.evolutio-ophthalmology.co.uk

3. Governance and Policies

Evolutio maintains a robust framework of policies and procedures designed to ensure ethical, lawful and transparent business conduct.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and compliance with UK employment legislation.

• All staff undergo eligibility to work checks in the UK.

• Recruitment processes are designed to prevent exploitation and coercion.

• Staff involved in recruitment receive guidance on identifying potential indicators of modern slavery.

• We align with applicable national pay, terms and conditions of service and ensure all staff are treated fairly and lawfully.

Supplier Code of Conduct

Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets clear expectations regarding labour standards, human rights, anti-bribery and ethical conduct.

We require suppliers to:

• Comply with applicable labour laws and human rights legislation.

• Prohibit forced labour, servitude and human trafficking.

• Maintain appropriate employment practices, including fair wages and safe working conditions.

Supplier compliance is considered as part of our procurement and onboarding processes, in line with evolving public procurement standards and expectations under the Procurement Act 2023 where relevant.

Whistleblowing Policy

We foster a culture where employees feel empowered to raise concerns.

Our Whistleblowing Policy:

• Enables staff to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

• Covers concerns relating to unethical practices within our organisation or supply chain.

• Supports compliance with safeguarding and employment legislation.

Staff Code of Conduct

Our Staff Code of Conduct reinforces our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery.

Employees are required to:

• Comply with all applicable UK laws relating to labour standards and human rights.

• Uphold principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Report any suspected breaches of ethical or legal standards.

Safeguarding Policy

Modern slavery awareness is embedded within our safeguarding framework.

• Staff complete mandatory safeguarding training appropriate to their role.

• Training aligns with intercollegiate guidance on safeguarding competencies for healthcare staff.

• Staff are trained to identify indicators of exploitation in both adults and children and understand appropriate escalation routes.

4. Due Diligence

To mitigate risks of modern slavery within our business and supply chains, Evolutio undertakes proportionate due diligence measures which aim to:

• Identify and assess potential modern slavery risks in new and existing supplier relationships.

• Incorporate modern slavery considerations into supplier onboarding and review processes.

• Require suppliers to confirm compliance with applicable legislation and ethical standards.

• Monitor and review supplier performance periodically.

• Provide effective reporting channels for concerns.

Where concerns are identified, we take appropriate action, which may include engagement with the supplier, corrective action plans, or termination of the relationship if necessary.

5. Risk Assessment and Risk Management

During the reporting period, we assessed the nature and extent of our exposure to modern slavery risks by:

• Reviewing new supplier onboarding processes

• Assessing sector-specific risk factors

• Considering geographic risk exposure within extended supply chains

While the majority of our direct suppliers are UK-based and operate within regulated sectors, we recognise that risk may arise further down the supply chain, particularly where medical equipment and consumables are manufactured overseas.

We therefore continue to strengthen supplier engagement and awareness, taking a risk-based and proportionate approach.

We do not tolerate slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business. Where evidence of non-compliance is identified, we will require remediation and reserve the right to terminate contractual arrangements.

6. Training and Awareness

Evolutio requires relevant staff to complete modern slavery and safeguarding training, with periodic refresher training.

Training includes:

• Understanding what constitutes modern slavery and human trafficking

• Recognising indicators and risk factors

• Understanding reporting and escalation procedures

• Awareness of the Company’s zero-tolerance position

By integrating modern slavery awareness within safeguarding and governance training, we strengthen our organisational capability to identify and respond to potential concerns.

7. Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. During this reporting period, we have:

• Reviewed internal policies to ensure alignment with current statutory guidance under the Modern Slavery Act 2015

• Strengthened supplier onboarding processes

• Maintained mandatory safeguarding and awareness training for staff

We will continue to monitor legislative developments and best practice guidance to enhance our framework further.

8. Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Evolutio Care Innovations Ltd and is signed on its behalf.