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How much does an ambulance cost?

In the UK, ambulance services are generally free at the point of use for eligible patients, funded through general taxation via the NHS. So, while there isn't a direct 'cost' to Charles Swift for his ambulance, the service itself is expensive to run. The Welsh Ambulance Service's budget covers these operational costs.

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