April 07 - March 08
Rounded Rectangle: Cases Received
  April May June July August September October November December January February March TOTAL
Sect 6(2)(c)  7 7 3 6 5 5 9 11 10 14 9 10 96
Sect 6(2)(d)  9 6 6 5 4 4 7 4 2 3 7 14 71
Total 16 13 9 11 9 9 16 15 12 17 16 24 167
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 have experienced a reduction in the number of concerns raised for the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2006/07.   
Approximately 35% of cases were referred to us by family or friends and 45% by local authority contacts and care professionals.