Commentary on Sections of the Act Part 2 – Additional Learning Needs Additional learning needs co-ordinating officers Section 61 - Designated education clinical lead officer
139.Section 61 places a duty on Local Health Boards to designate an officer to be responsible for co-ordinating the Board’s functions in relation to children and young people with ALN. The officer must be suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of health care for children and young people with ALN and be either a registered medical practitioner, a registered nurse or other health professional.