If you are a sponsored worker and need support, there are a number of organisations that can help you:
If you are a sponsored worker and need support, there are a number of organisations that can help you:
- Migrant Help (telephone 01304 203977 or 07766 668781) and Salvation Army (0300 303 8151) – for support and advice for victims of modern slavery
- ACAS – for concerns with pay, work rights, agencies or working hours. Telephone: 0300 123 1100
- Employment Agency Standards – report concerns about the conduct of agencies based in the UK. Telephone: call the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy enquiries on 020 7215 4477 to speak to an Employment Agency Standards (EAS) inspector or email: eas@beis.gov.uk
- Care Quality Commission – for concerns about the care being provided by your employer. Telephone: 03000 616 161 or email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
- Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority – for exploitation of welfare and rights. telephone: 0800 432 0804 or email: intelligence@gla.gov.uk
- UK modern slavery and exploitation helpline (Unseen UK) – for advice on potential modern slavery. Telephone 08000 121 700
- Check if you have the right to work in the UK – Citizens Advice
- Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Advice to help you stay safe when searching for a health or social care job in the UK (publishing.service.gov.uk)
- International Candidate Guidance Leaflet (publishing.service.gov.uk)
More information about what to do if you need support is available here: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Contact the Police: If you believe there is an immediate danger or you witness a crime, call the police emergency number (999) right away. For non-emergencies, you can contact your local police station or the non-emergency number (101).
National Referral Mechanism (NRM): The NRM is a process for identifying and supporting potential victims of modern slavery. If you suspect someone is a victim, you can make a referral to the NRM through the Home Office, law enforcement, or a designated organization. The NRM referral form can be completed online.