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BBC News
17 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
No WiFi is 'health barrier' for Cumbrian ethnic minorities
A lack of wi-fi to use translate services to access basic health care services is one of the major barriers affecting ethnic minority communities in north and west Cumbria, according to a new Faisal Solkar told Cumberland Council's health and wellbeing board that "language barriers and trust issues" has lead to an overuse of accident and emergency among ethic minority Health Needs Assessment: Ethnic Minorities 2025 report also listed perception of care, navigation and awareness issues, service availability and service accessibility as other barriers. Dr Solkar, who carried out the research, said: "Language remains a significant barrier in health care." The report also stated the maternal mortality rate in black and mixed ethnicity groups was three times higher than in white communities. The five core recommendations in the report were: Improve communication and information accessExpand interpretation servicesRequire ethnicity data collection across all health and social care settingsIncrease access to preventative careAdopt patient-centred approachesIn addition, there were three supporting recommendations which were to introduce multi-lingual booking systems, provide digital access support and strengthen community engagement, the Local Democracy Reporting Service response to language barriers, Colin Cox, the council's director of public health, customer and community wellbeing, said the latest generation of iPhones had simultaneous translation apps."We've got that technology available to us and we've got to be investing in it," he Elaine Lynch suggested a pilot scheme could be introduced at a Carlisle medical practice to help tackle language noted the report and agreed the communication and translation pilot should be explored further. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Associated Press
07-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Big Screen Entertainment Group Expands Global Distribution on Amazon
LOS ANGELES, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is proud to announce a major expansion of its global distribution reach with Amazon, making its growing library of content available to audiences in multiple countries and territories. In a bold move to further capture international markets, BSEG's films and series have now been subtitled into 15 different languages. This strategic milestone marks a significant leap forward in the company's ongoing mission to deliver premium, diverse, and entertaining content to viewers worldwide. 'We're breaking down language barriers and opening up entirely new audiences for our titles,' said Kimberley Kates, CEO of Big Screen Entertainment Group. 'This is a transformative moment in our distribution strategy and growth opportunity.' From cult classics to compelling original films and series, BSEG's catalog has found new life and greater accessibility across the Amazon platform, now reaching audiences who speak Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, and many more. This global expansion is expected to boost viewership and monetization through ad revenue, rentals, and licensing. Key Highlights: Subtitled in 15 languages, enabling wider accessibility and increased global market share Expanded footprint in key emerging markets, positioning BSEG for future growth This development aligns with BSEG's ongoing commitment to innovation and maximizing shareholder value through cutting-edge content delivery and international scalability. For more information, please visit: About BSEG: Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) is a 20-year-old production and distribution company with a robust library of films and TV content. With a focus on global reach and innovative funding models, BSEG continues to deliver high-impact stories across multiple platforms, backed by a track record of creativity, profitability, and strategic growth. Forward-Looking Statement: A number of statements contained in the press release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including timely development, and market acceptance of products and technologies, competitive market conditions, successful integration of acquisitions and the ability to secure additional sources of financing. When used in this press release, words such as 'could,' 'plan,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'potential,' 'should,' and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Contact: Lorraine Chi [email protected] – 323.654.3400 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at .
