Locum Crisis

Aug 29, 2014

With increased staffing gaps and locums charging up to £350 per session*, could your practice afford a locum if you needed one?

Your practice is one down, and really being stretched to provide the level of patient care that’s needed. In addition, you’re having a hard time attracting staff due to the shortage of GPs and nurses. In the meantime, can you afford to arrange the locum cover you need?

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