Update (1284L)

TIDMHLO

RNS Number : 1284L

Healthcare Locums PLC

26 July 2011

Healthcare Locums plc

("HCL" or the "Company" or the "Group")

26 July 2011

Update

Further to the AGM statement made by the Company on 29 June 2011, the Board of HCL confirms that it is finalising the investigations into accounting irregularities, working to complete the 2010 audited accounts and continuing negotiations to stabilise the capital structure of the Group with a view to the restoration of trading in the Company's shares on AIM as soon as possible.

A further announcement will be made at the appropriate time.

Contact details:

Healthcare Locums Plc

Peter Sullivan, Chairman

Tel: 0207 451 1451

Fairfax I.S. PLC

Nomad and Joint Broker

Simon Bennett/Ewan Leggat/Laura Littley

Tel: 020 7598 5368

Pelham Bell Pottinger

David Rydell/Emma Kent/Duncan Mayall

Telephone number: 020 7861 3232