Digital Families

Welcome to Digital Families at Bolton Family Hubs

At Bolton Family Hubs, we believe every family deserves access to the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive in today’s digital world. That’s why our Digital Families services are here to help you get online, stay connected, and access essential support for you and your children.

Guide to services and activities for families in Bolton

Free Public Access Computers

Need to check your emails, apply for benefits, or help your child with their homework? Every Bolton Family Hub has free-to-use public computers, available to anyone in the community. Why not drop in during our opening hours and use our safe, welcoming spaces to get online.

Free Data SIM Cards through the National Databank

Struggling with the cost of mobile data? We’re proud to be part of the National Databank initiative, offering free SIM cards and mobile data to people from low-income backgrounds. If you’re eligible, you can collect a SIM from your local Family Hub and stay connected without the worry of data bills.

Pop in and ask a member of our team for more details — we’re here to help.

Signposting to Helpful Services

Our hubs don’t just provide services — we connect you to them too. Through The Links below, we can help you find trusted local services and digital support:

• Apply online for a school place

• Be Kind To My Mind – Bekindtomymind is a Bolton campaign, developed by the Healthy Minds Youth Project and NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group, to reduce the stigma and discrimination around mental health.

• CBeebies Parenting

• Check what help you could get with childcare costs
• Dad Matters – Supporting Dads in Greater Manchester to have the best possible relationships with their families.

• Get help to buy food and milk

• Kooth - Online support and councilling for young people

• Qwell - Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK

Support with Funded Early Education and Childcare

Did you know you might be entitled to funded early education and childcare places for your child? Our team can guide you through the process of checking your eligibility and applying for places for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years. We can also support you in applying online using our free computers.

Speak to your local hub team or visit Funded Early Education – Bolton Council to learn more.

Visit Your Local Family Hub

Everyone’s welcome at Bolton Family Hubs. Whether you need to get online, or pick up a free SIM card — we’re here for you. Just drop in and say hello - Visit Bolton Family Hubs useful contacts and links.