Record numbers of applications made under the MCA last quarter

The latest Family Court statistics update reveals that there were a record number of applications and orders made under the MCA between July and September. 9,407 applications and 12,216 orders were made, up 19% and 34% respectively, making it busiest quarter for such work since these statistics have been made available. 26% of the orders related to the appointment of a deputy for property and affairs.

Other key figures in the report are as follows:

• 1,347 applications relating to deprivation of liberty, up 20% on the equivalent quarter in 2018 although a similar level to April to June 2019
• Orders made for deprivation of liberty decreased by 5% over the same period, from 610 to 578 respectively 
• 226,283 LPAs received, up 12% from the equivalent quarter in 2018
• 2,195 Enduring Powers of Attorney received, down 11% on the equivalent quarter in 2018