PARC have slots this month. If you want to be looked after you should apply through them. They pay more, earlier 9 (2 weeks in some cases), and have much better insurance cover. And if you get in a bit of trouble here, they will support you. RAL hangs it pilots out to dry and i'm waiting to see DPIs response when their first pilot has an incident and gets grounded.
It's a no brainer.