For NHS/public sector staff: NHS modern slavery regulations and guidance

Audience - Commercial staff of in-scope organisations and those supporting implementation e.g. Sustainability Leads. In-scope organisations are NHS bodies, DHSC, NHS Accredited Framework hosts, and wider public sector including Local Authorities when buying goods and services on behalf of the health service. 

Background

The National Health Service (Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking) Regulations 2025 have been signed into law and will come into force on 17th May 2026. They require in-scope organisations to risk assess procurements for goods and service for the NHS and take reasonable steps to address and where possible eliminate risk. The updated Tackling modern slavery in NHS procurement guidance was published following the public consultation, and sets out how in scope organisations can comply with these regulations. 

Webinar overview

This webinar will support public sector buyers to prepare and understand what actions need to be taken locally covering:

• the new legal requirements for public bodies;
• how to comply with the requirements by following the NHS guidance;
• the support tools and further training available to the health system

 Webinar dates will be posted on the events page, with additional dates added according to demand.  

Joining link: the MS Teams link will be shared with registered participants 24 hours before the session.

Questions about this event?

Name: nz & sustainable procurement

Email: england.ccf-sustainability@nhs.net

Telephone: 000000000