A record number of care applications were made last month, statistics have shown. Figures published by Cafcass show a total of 1,104 care applications were received in June 2015, the highest monthly figure recorded in the last seven years. It represents a 3.6 per cent increase on the previous high of 1,066 recorded in March this year.
In June 2015, Cafcass received a total of 1,104 care applications. This figure represents a 25% increase compared to those received in June 2014.
April 2014 – March 2015
- Between April 2014 and March 2015 Cafcass received a total of 11,143 applications.
- This figure is 5% higher when compared to the same period in the previous financial year, when 10,620 applications were received.
- Demand peaked during a few months. For example, new applications received in the month of April and October 2013 were the highest ever recorded by Cafcass in those individual months.
April 2013 – March 2014
- During 2013 – 2014, Cafcass received 10,620 new applications. This figure is 4% higher when compared to the previous financial year.
April 2012 – March 2013: During 2012-13, Cafcass received 11,110 new applications. This figure is 8% higher when compared to previous financial year, when Cafcass received 10,255 applications.
Source: CAFCASS