Cafcass reduces delays
21st December 2009
Cafcass, the organisation that
represents children's interests in the family courts, has seen a 44
per cent reduction in case delays.
Recent figures show there were 511 unallocated
care cases on 26 November compared to 916 on 15 September.
Cafcass Chief Executive Anthony Douglas
CBE says, “The reduction in delays has been achieved at the
same time as demand continues to rise. We will continue to work as
flexibly as possible to ensure children’s cases are worked on when
the need is highest.”
Cafcass has introduced new ways of working
including duty teams to assess and prioritise cases which provides
every child with a safe minimum service once they are referred.
For more information or an interview with Chief Executive
Anthony Douglas CBE please contact Head of Communications, Takki
Sulaiman on 07778 419218.