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Why is demand outstripping capacity?
The Welsh Ambulance Service, like others across the UK, faces a critical shortage of paramedics and other staff. This, combined with an ageing population and increasing calls, means demand often exceeds available resources, leading to delays and difficult decisions about transport.
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