April 06 - March 07
Rounded Rectangle: Cases Received
  April May June July August September October November December January February March TOTAL
Sect 6(2)(c)  6 10 7 10 13 8 8 13 5 8 12 4 104
Sect 6(2)(d)  12 10 12 18 12 3 6 11 1 6 6 7 104
Total 18 20 19 28 25 11 14 24 6 14 18 11 208
Section 6(2)(c) of the Act enables the Public Guardian to investigate complaints where there is an appointment under the Act namely an Attorney, a 
Withdrawer, Guardian or Intervener.
Section 6(2)(d) of the Act enables the Public Guardian to investigate concerns where the property or financial affairs of an adult seem to be at risk.
We continue to see a growth in the number of concerns raised for investigation with a 24% increase for 2006/07 on the previous year.   
Approximately 40% of cases were referred to us by family or friends and 50% by local authority contacts and health professionals.