Lawyers or notaries can act as "locum tenens" counsellor. A locum doctor will serve in the temporary absence of another physician. CCGs are now starting to employ salaried GPs with locum roles. Locum agencies are common reference points for doctors wishing to work in this market. Diane is promoted to locum general surgical consultant following the departure of Abra Durant. Some GPs have been employed by the primary care trusts (PCTs) to provide locum cover. Paddy comes to Emmerdale as a locum for Zoe Tate (Leah Bracknell). Essie's next relationship is with newly introduced character, locum consultant Ben Sherwood (Charlie Condou). His role was theoretically resumed to the assurance locum status of the Governor. Dr Erica Matthews arrives as a locum and is instantly attracted to Will. Ben Wilson and his friends attend City Central College, run by Principal Locum. Eddi grows close to a locum, Max Schneider, who comes in to replace Luc.