PART 3Information, Authorisation and Extensions

CHAPTER 4Extension by report

27.

(1)

In all circumstances another person can be the responsible person if he or she is designated as a responsible person by—

(a)

the managing authority of a hospital or care home where P is an in-patient or resident; or

(b)

the relevant trust.

(2)

A person can only be designated as a responsible person if he or she—

(a)

is a suitably qualified person; and

(b)

is unconnected with P.