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.
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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
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Published 16 April 2013
Last updated 27 November 2015
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