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Hands holding a smartphone with a 'HealthLink' healthcare app interface. Background text reads 'Breaking Language Barriers, Building Healthier Futures'.

Hands holding a smartphone with a 'HealthLink' healthcare app interface. Background text reads 'Breaking Language Barriers, Building Healthier Futures'.

Great! Here’s the fully expanded poster text (about 1,200 words) you can copy-paste into Word. I’ve structured it clearly with headings and bullet points to keep it readable and poster-friendly: --- **HealthLink** *Breaking Language Barriers, Building Healthier Futures* Sadia Rani --- ### Context & Problem The UK is home to a diverse population, with over 9 million residents born outside the country (ONS, 2023). This diversity enriches society but also presents unique challenges in healthcare delivery. One of the most significant barriers faced by migrants is language. Limited English proficiency often leads to delays in accessing medical care, miscommunication between patients and healthcare providers, and unmet health needs (Doctors of the World UK, 2022). Traditional methods of communication, such as professional interpreters or translated leaflets, while helpful, are often insufficient in addressing the breadth and immediacy of these challenges. Interpreters are not always available, and printed materials may fail to engage users effectively, especially those with low literacy or limited access to physical documents. --- ### Innovation Description HealthLink is an innovative multilingual mobile application designed specifically to address these barriers and improve healthcare access for migrant communities (NHS, 2019). By leveraging modern technology, HealthLink aims to empower users to navigate the healthcare system more independently and confidently. --- ### Key See more