Why Practices Need Both Locum and Permanent Staff

A team of primary care clinicians symbolising the balance of locum and permanent staff supported by Vela Medical Group.

Workforce planning in primary care is rarely straightforward. Many practices reach for locum support first when gaps appear, while others prioritise building permanent teams. The reality is that resilience comes from combining both. With rising patient demand and tighter budgets, practices that succeed are those that strike the right balance between flexibility and stability. The […]