London’s Hidden Harms – modern slavery in the care sector

Our London Hidden Harms campaign is shining a light on modern slavery and is particularly focusing on the increase in labour exploitation in the social care industry.

Identifying what could be modern slavery is the first step to stopping it. Understanding the signs to look out for could help the most vulnerable people within your community.
 
We're encouraging people in London to learn the signs to spot, so that if you do see something, you can speak up and tell us what you know. 100% anonymously - guaranteed.

Tell us what you know 100% anonymously.
 

Modern slavery in the social care sector

This has surged since immigration rules were relaxed and new visa routes for employment were opened up in order to address the thousands of vacancies.

Staff shortfalls in the UK care sector have left the industry vulnerable to trafficking gangs. As the supply chain gets bigger, there's more chance for exploitation.

The charity Unseen, which is working towards a world without slavery, has recorded a 30% rise in calls about the care sector in the past 12 months (918 potential victims of modern slavery indicated in the care sector, up from 708 in 2022).

Find out more about our London modern slavery campaign.