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Can I appeal a transport decision?
Yes, you can appeal a non-emergency patient transport decision if you believe it was unfair or incorrect. The Welsh Ambulance Service has a formal complaints process. Given Charles Swift's situation, and their admission of process changes, it's possible an appeal could have led to a different outcome for him.
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