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<p /> <p>(a) Whilst Jobcentres remain the branding of the Department's frontline face
to face service, the executive agency status of Jobcentre Plus ended during 2011-12
as DWP integrated its frontline agencies into one operation. DWP has a Whistleblowing
policy which covers all employees. This encourages employees to raise any concerns
about wrongdoing. Where an employee raises a concern under this policy, the procedures
ensure that they are provided with protection, help and support.</p><p> </p><p>(b)
Responsibility for the protection of whistleblowers in Work Programme providers rests
with their employers. Employers are subject to the Public Interest Disclosure Act
which protects whistleblowers from suffering any detriment as a result of raising
a genuine concern.</p>
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