I went in late november for a consultation and asked if there were any deals/discounts and was told my only option was to have late space but said there was a long waiting list.
I wasnt really in a hurry and as I would have to wait two months anyway for a normal appointment it made more sense to go for the late space which would be a sooner opp and save some money.
About 2 weeks later I got a call and was told there was a place for me in 2 weeks so I only had to wait 4 weeks!
Def go for this option as people drop out or change dates all the time.