Guidance

Modern slavery: identifying and supporting victims

Sets out actions for healthcare staff who suspect that a patient may be a victim of human trafficking and slavery.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 16 April 2013
• Last updated: 27 November 2015
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  1. 27 November 2015

     Updated leaflet added.

  2. 16 April 2013

     First published.

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Identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery: guidance for health staff

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Identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery: guidance for health staff

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This document supports health staff when they suspect a patient is a victim of modern slavery. It gives health professionals guidance on:

• how to identify signs that someone may have been trafficked
• the health care issues trafficked people may experience
• how to respond in a way that will not put the potential victim in further danger
• the action to take if they suspect a person is a victim of modern slavery