1. Organisational Commitment
Evergreen Dental Staffing Agency ("Evergreen Dental") operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking[cite: 15]. In accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we are dedicated to ensuring ethical recruitment practices and maintaining complete transparency across all internal operations and supply chains[cite: 15].
We recognise that healthcare recruitment carries a duty of care not only to patients and client practices but also to the locum personnel we place[cite: 15]. We ensure that every dental nurse and receptionist working with Evergreen Dental is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness[cite: 15].
2. Supply Chains & Due Diligence
Our primary business activity involves the recruitment, vetting, and placement of locum dental nurses and dental receptionists into NHS and private dental practices across England[cite: 15]. To mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our operations[cite: 15]:
- Direct Recruitment Model: We interact directly with candidates, verifying original identification, Right to Work in the UK documentation, and General Dental Council (GDC) registrations[cite: 15].
- No Finder or Placement Fees: Candidates are never charged recruitment, administration, or onboarding fees to gain employment through Evergreen Dental[cite: 15].
- Strict Supplier Auditing: Third-party suppliers (such as IT, payroll software, or uniform providers) are assessed to ensure they adhere to UK labour standards and anti-slavery legislation[cite: 15].
3. Vetting & Safeguarding Standards
To ensure no individual is subject to coercion, debt bondage, or forced labour, Evergreen Dental mandates stringent onboarding protocols prior to any shift placement[cite: 15]:
- Identity & Right to Work Checks: Rigorous, face-to-face or verified digital checks of passports, biometric residence permits, and UK immigration statuses[cite: 15].
- Direct Bank Account Verification: All remuneration is deposited directly into a bank account owned and controlled by the individual worker to prevent financial exploitation by third-party handlers[cite: 15].
- Professional Registration Verification: Active status with the General Dental Council (GDC) and Enhanced DBS clearance are validated directly through primary source registers[cite: 15].
4. Employee Rights & Fair Pay
Evergreen Dental is fully committed to upholding fair compensation standards[cite: 15]. All locum staff are remunerated at or above statutory national minimum pay guidelines, with full transparency regarding hourly pay rates, statutory rights, and shift expectations[cite: 15]. Candidates retain the right to refuse shifts or terminate their registration with Evergreen Dental at any time without financial penalty or restriction[cite: 15].
5. Training & Awareness
Our onboarding and administrative personnel receive clear guidance on identifying indicators of human trafficking and modern slavery[cite: 15]. Key warning indicators monitored during candidate interactions include[cite: 15]:
- Inability to produce original identity documentation or passports[cite: 15].
- Multiple candidate profiles sharing matching bank account details, physical addresses, or phone numbers without valid justification[cite: 15].
- Signs of physical or emotional distress, coercion, or third-party interference during interviews and communications[cite: 15].
6. Reporting Concerns & Whistleblowing
Evergreen Dental encourages an open and transparent culture[cite: 15]. Any worker, client practice, or team member who suspects or discovers any instance of modern slavery or human trafficking is required to report it immediately to Evergreen Dental Management[cite: 15].
Reports can also be made externally and confidentially directly to the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or to the relevant emergency services[cite: 15].
7. Statement Approval & Review
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Evergreen Dental Staffing Agency’s modern slavery statement[cite: 15]. It is reviewed annually to reflect changing legislative guidance and best practices in healthcare staffing[cite: 15].
Evergreen Dental Staffing Agency[cite: 15]
Last Updated: August 2026[cite: 15]