To what extent is the protection afforded to whistle-blowers under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 effective in supporting the safeguarding of adults from abuse or neglect by their Carers?

Answer one of the following:

1. To what extent is the protection afforded to whistle-blowers under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 effective in supporting the safeguarding of adults from abuse or neglect by their Carers?

2. The Care Act 2014 represents a welcome development in supporting unpaid carers in their caregiving role. Discuss.

3. “…Carer identity is thus precarious within work discourse. It is associated with older workers who care for partners and parents or older relatives and, in particular with older women workers whose presence in the labour market is relatively new. Arguably, neither these workers nor the recipients of the care are seen as valuable in the domain of work ….”

Stewart A, ‘Carers as Legal Subjects’ in Rosie Harding, Ruth

Fletcher & Chris Beasley (eds), Revaluing Care in Theory, Law &

Policy ( Routledge 2017) at 153

Using relevant literature and legal authority, critically assess this statement with reference to the hidden role of carers.