Locate a Locum Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Looking at 65 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the highly supportive staff for being extremely helpful, polite, and providing quick assistance whenever it is needed. Many people also find that the smooth online user experience makes scheduling shifts very simple, convenient, and easy to manage daily work. However, some customers also noted that the booking process can sometimes be frustrating due to delayed shift applications, long approval times, and difficulties securing work. Reviewers additionally mentioned that dealing with strict compliance requirements, forced breaks, and sudden account restrictions made their overall professional experience quite inconvenient.

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Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff, highlighting helpful and efficient support from team... See more

Booking process

Clients share ambiguous opinions on booking process. Many users describe the app as super easy to use,... See more

Service

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User experience

Consumers find user experience to be very positive, highlighting that the booking process is simple,... See more

Customer service

Customers had positive experiences with customer service, highlighting responsive and helpful teams.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Works very professionally for the professional. Completely transparent, efficient, easy-to-use App (once everything or uploaded of course) fast payments and instant bookings. Therefore, no am... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good communication and guidance all around. Big shoutout to Aidan who was very helpful and got my account set up in no time. I really appreciate his efforts to go above and beyond to help me get going... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When the shifts are available it is easy, however unfortunately there is alot of unsuccessful applications to stores that you have never worked in. I feel like directors should give people a chance. I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was awaiting for compliance creditials to be reviewed and verified. It was taking quite a long time, I contacted lal team and recieved a quick efficient resolve from Aidan. Aidan was very polite, a... See more

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  1. Health & Medical

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Locate a Locum is an online platform for locum pharmacists and optometrists. We work with Asda, Boots, Day Lewis Pharmacy, Superdrug, Specsavers and many more employers across the UK. Join 50,000+ locums already using the platform and 8,000 employers actively posting shifts! Download the Locate a Locum app today from the Google Play Store or Apple's App Store.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LAL pro is a game changer especially…

LAL pro is a game changer especially considering the recent complaints about reduced rates. It helps me understand the areas where I could earn possibly earn more, and adapt my schedule to take advantage of those opportunities. Not to mention the invoice and expense tracking, it’s so much work off my shoulders after years of stressing on excel sheets I love it!

February 26, 2025
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Hi Victor, thank you for this fantastic 5-star review. We're delighted you're finding LAL Pro a "game changer"! Thanks for choosing to work with us, Olivia

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Locate a Locum is a very professional…

Locate a Locum is a very professional agency. I would recommend anyone to use their platform and services. Very helpful, prompt in replying to any query, great customer service and accommodating to an individual need. Would highly recommend using their Locate A Locum Pro service.
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February 10, 2025
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi Mohammed, thank you for your 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you're happy with our services and LAL Pro! Thanks for choosing to work with us, Olivia

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Like wading through treacle

Like wading through treacle. Trying to register as a locum dispenser. Came up with hurdles every step of the way.
In their defence they always reply promptly but then come across another issue.
Although they work with Asda pharmacy. Asda do their own approval. I ve been waiting over two weeks now. All Locate keep saying is "we ll let you know when your account is approved " but do not offer to find out why it's taking so long.

February 1, 2025
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Good Afternoon, we're sorry to hear you're having issues registering with Asda. Can you please email me at olivia@locatealocum.com and I will look into this for you? Thanks, Olivia

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really easy to find shift to suit and…

Really easy to find shift to suit and booking was simple. The response was quick, within 5 mins, amazing!

January 27, 2025
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Hi Paula, thank you for your feedback and 5-star review! We're delighted you're finding the app easy to use. Thanks, Olivia

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Almost useless

Almost useless. All I get to any application is 'Your application has not been successful'. No reason given. Total waste of effort. Not going to bother my head anymore.

January 8, 2025
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Hi David, I'm sorry that you've been having issues. Please contact me at olivia@locatealocum.com and I can look into this for you. Thanks, Olivia

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Agents are always helpful

Agents are always helpful, and respond within short period of time, Ryan Rankin was particularly helpful today who sorted my profile and contacted third party company on my behalf to sort the issue.

Thank you Ryan.

December 31, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi Marta, thank you for your 5-star review! We agree, Ryan is so helpful and we're so glad your queries got sorted 💪 Have a great day, Olivia

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease of booking

December 12, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi Alan, thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing to work with us. Thanks, Olivia

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I applied for my accessNI weeks ago

I applied for my accessNI weeks ago. I paid the required fees and have completed my ID checks, however LAL are yet to process my application. I cannot understand what the holdup is. I have emailed and phoned several times and cannot get a response. I have found this experience extremely tedious and frustrating.

December 12, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor comms

I’ve been a Locum dispenser now for 2yrs and found the LAL app fine, when it works. Recently I had an issue and my instant book function wouldn’t allow me to book the shift I wanted. So I reached out via the web chat and by email for help. This was Friday afternoon. It is now Tuesday afternoon and I’m still waiting on an email reply. I’m furious! The web chat proved even more useless! I got my first response reasonably quickly on Friday, although the information passed to me was for a pharmacist not a dispenser. Why and how could my account and me be confused for a pharmacist??? Despite my continued messages clearly concerned at what was expected of me, no reply was had. I was left all weekend wondering what on earth is going on. Hopeful for a response Monday morning…..nothing! I then sent my 3rd email for assistance, and as I said earlier I’m still waiting for a response. I finally had a web chat Tues afternoon where they confirmed the agent sent me pharmacist details but still haven’t told me why my instant book function was blocked in the first place.
I work with 3-4 other agencies and I can confirm Locate a Locum to be very poor. They don’t seem to know how to communicate or do their job!

December 10, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Using this app in the past has always…

Using this app in the past has always been straightforward and enjoyable, however lately I have been struggling with it somewhat. Getting rejected from shifts and not knowing why is frustrating as initially I had uploaded an incorrect insurance document. While I recognise this was my own fault, on the previous website design your key compliance documents took 3 days to be checked and verified by someone, whereas this time I went weeks before realising my error, only thanks to the reply I received from the help team. Even since though it's hard to know when you are fully registered with a company and if you're eligible for shifts or just not getting them due to competition. Luckily the support team has been very helpful, Ryan Rankin has made an effort to even call in person and provide timely replies to my emails, confirming which companies I'm eligible for and which waiting lists I'm on.

November 22, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very low rates

Very low rates, doesn’t take into consideration the years of hard work it takes to become qualified as well as the stress load in most branches.

November 1, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi Kajal, I'm sorry to see your 1-star review of LAL. To help you find rates that meet your requirements, you can speak with your Locum Success Consultant who can support you and negotiate on your behalf. To contact your LSC email info@locatealocum.com and we'd be more than happy to help. Thanks, Olivia

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were brilliant

They were brilliant. Helped me so quickly, and gave me the correct advice! Thank you!

November 1, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Thank you for your 5-star review and for choosing to work with us, OIivia

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm very happy with the service…

I'm very happy with the service provided by the staff especially Ryan and Mark. They helped me register with different companies on locate a locum. Very greatful 🙏

October 23, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi Hasan, thanks for your 5-star review! We agree, Ryan and Mark are great! Thank you for choosing to work with us, Olivia

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team was very helpful in particular… Yasmin

The team was very helpful in particular Yasmin, got me the direction I needed and the information was at hand very swiftly, no complaints always helpful!

October 15, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi Ghalib, thanks for leaving your 5-star review and for Yasmin's shout-out, we agree, she is so helpful! Thanks for choosing to work with us, Olivia

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Most advertised shifts are not available to book…

It took so long to secure a shift I had to settle for one that was available. I was not successful in booking shifts of my choice as they were already taken, yet still advertised on you platform

October 9, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi Rita, sorry to hear you've had some issues securing shifts. I'd recommend connecting with your Locum Success Consultant by emailing support@locatealocum.com - they will be able to assist with finding available work and contacting employers on your behalf. Thanks, Olivia

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Impossible to get in touch with

State they reply in 1 hour on their help chat but I've been ignored for 4 days. Try to call their helpline number and no one answers. Impossible to get in touch with. Would recommend to use other providers or book direct with Locum coordinators.

October 3, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi Georgia, I am sorry to hear you've had issues getting in touch with us previously. If you still require support, please email me directly at olivia@locatealocum.com and I will be able to assist. Thanks, Olivia

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Innovative company

Innovative company, finding shifts is easy and I can track all my earnings in the app

August 26, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi, thanks for leaving your 5-star review! We're glad you're finding the app useful in your locum career. Thanks, Olivia

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy & convenient to use.

LALs app is easy to find shifts and track earnings via the diary. Highly recommend

September 2, 2024
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Reply from Locate a Locum

Hi OM, thanks for your 5-star rating! We're glad you're finding it easy to manage your locum shifts with us! Thanks for choosing to work with Locate a Locum, Olivia

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