{"id":55569,"date":"2025-10-10T13:40:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/?page_id=55569"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:25:48","slug":"anti-bribery-corruption-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/policies\/anti-bribery-corruption-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Bribery &#038; Corruption Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>Anti-Bribery &amp; Corruption Policy<\/h1>\n<h3>Our commitment<\/h3>\n<p>ProMedical Personnel Ltd (&#8220;ProMedical&#8221;, &#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;our&#8221;, &#8220;us&#8221;) is committed to conducting business with honesty, integrity, and transparency. We have a zero tolerance approach to bribery and corruption in all forms.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We comply with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/bribery-act-2010-guidance\"><b>UK Bribery Act 2010<\/b><\/a>, which makes it a criminal offence to:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Offer, promise, or give a bribe.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Request, agree to receive, or accept a bribe.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Bribe a foreign public official.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Fail to prevent bribery within an organisation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What is bribery and corruption?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bribery<\/b>: Offering, promising, giving, requesting, or accepting something of value to influence someone&#8217;s actions in a way that is dishonest, improper, or a breach of trust.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b>Corruption<\/b>: Any abuse of entrusted power for private gain, which may include bribery but also covers other improper conduct.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bribes can include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Cash payments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Gifts, hospitality, or entertainment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Favours, services, or job offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our policy<\/h3>\n<p>We will not:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Offer, give, solicit, or accept any bribe or corrupt inducement, whether in cash or any other form.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Engage in any &#8220;quid pro quo&#8221; or reciprocal arrangements that could be considered improper.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Permit excessive or inappropriate gifts, hospitality, or entertainment intended to influence decisions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Allow any employee or third party acting on our behalf to engage in bribery or corrupt practices.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Gifts and hospitality<\/h3>\n<p>Gifts and hospitality may only be offered or accepted where they are:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Reasonable and proportionate.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">For legitimate business purposes.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Not intended to influence a decision or gain an unfair advantage.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All such offers must be recorded in accordance with our internal procedures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Record keeping<\/h3>\n<p>We maintain accurate and transparent records to prevent and detect bribery or corruption. Any suspected manipulation of records is treated as a serious breach of policy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Reporting concerns<\/h3>\n<p>All employees, workers, and third parties are responsible for preventing, detecting, and reporting bribery or corruption.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you have a concern or suspicion:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Report it immediately to your line manager or the Chief Executive Officer.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">You may also raise concerns under our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/policies\/whistleblowing-policy\/\"><b>Whistleblowing Policy<\/b><\/a> without fear of reprisal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Consequences of breach<\/h3>\n<p>Breaching this policy is a serious offence and may result in:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Disciplinary action, including dismissal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Termination of contracts with third parties.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Reporting to the police or relevant authorities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/bribery-act-2010-guidance\"><b>UK Bribery Act<\/b><\/a>, individuals can face up to 10 years&#8217; imprisonment and\/or an unlimited fine. Organisations can also be fined without limit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Review<\/h3>\n<p>This policy will be reviewed annually or from time to time if required by legislative or organisational changes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Last reviewed: 29\/08\/2025\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anti-Bribery &amp; Corruption Policy Our commitment ProMedical Personnel Ltd (&#8220;ProMedical&#8221;, &#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;our&#8221;, &#8220;us&#8221;) is committed to conducting business with honesty, integrity, and transparency. We have a zero tolerance approach to bribery and corruption in all forms.\u00a0 We comply with the UK Bribery Act 2010, which makes it a criminal offence to:\u00a0 Offer, promise, or give&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":4852,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-55569","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55569"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55827,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55569\/revisions\/55827"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.promedical.co.uk\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}