I've not locumed for 3 years but this week I have had emails from 2 locum agencies, another sent and text and another phoned today offering work.

I know its the summer holidays but I've not been bothered by the agencies for a long time.

Then it dawned on me - August is Ramadan with very long fasting times due to the sunrise/sunset times.

So if you are not fasting or lying on a Mediterranean beach in your thong this August - Hold out for some top locum rates for last minute bookings!