In an increasingly digital world, internet access isn\u2019t just a convenience\u2014it\u2019s a necessity. From booking GP appointments to applying for jobs and helping children complete homework, being online is now essential to everyday life. But for many households across the UK, the cost and accessibility of reliable broadband remain a significant barrier. That\u2019s where innovative partnerships, like the one between Opus Broadband and Bolton at Home, are making a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bolton at Home is no ordinary housing provider. With a strong focus on community resilience and wellbeing, they work tirelessly to support tenants beyond the basics of housing. From financial aid and mental health support to youth programmes and employment services, they deliver and fund initiatives that help people not just live\u2014but thrive. Their hub at Hesketh House is a shining example of this mission in action. Equipped dedicated staff, the centre supports more than 200 people each year into work or training. But in a world where digital access is often the gateway to opportunity, they knew they needed to do more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recognising the growing need for accessible, reliable internet, Opus Broadband partnered with Bolton at Home to bring high-speed connectivity to Hesketh House. The installation was seamless. \u201cThey came out with ladders, got up on the roof, did the survey, and got us set up with a router inside the main hub,\u201d said Sarah, a Community Engagement Officer. Now, the hub isn\u2019t just a workspace\u2014it\u2019s a hot desk and digital access point for community members, groups, and local organisations who use the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The impact has been immediate. \u201cWe really do feel that having Opus Broadband has made a real difference in the community,\u201d Sarah explained. \u201cAs everything is digital these days, it’s really
hard\u2014banking, GP appointments, homework. Sometimes broadband doesn\u2019t get put down as a priority, but I think it is. It should be a human right, really.\u201d And local residents agree. Stuart, who lives in nearby Balmoral, is just one of many who\u2019ve praised the new service. \u201cWe’ve had no complaints at all,\u201d Sarah added. \u201cPeople are genuinely pleased, and it\u2019s clear that families here will really benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The partnership between Opus Broadband and Bolton at Home isn\u2019t just about providing internet\u2014it\u2019s about empowering communities. By ensuring that residents have access to the digital
world, they\u2019re opening doors to employment, education, healthcare, and connection. \u201cI really do think that having internet now is a basic necessity,\u201d said Sarah.\u201cWe\u2019re really happy to be
working together to try and reduce digital poverty in the area.” As digital access continues to shape the way we live, work, and connect, collaborations like this one are crucial. Thanks to this initiative, more people in Bolton now have the tools to participate fully in the digital age\u2014and that\u2019s a connection worth celebrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We want to donate broadband to the digitally excluded who really need it. We can only do it with your help, if you are part of a local council, housing association, school or community group. Get in touch today through the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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