Bust
supporting
Fast diagnosis,
Excellent patient care,
Leadership in research
Who are BUST?
Welcome to BUST, the Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust, the Bristol based charity founded by patients for patients to support the work of the Frenchay Hospital Breast Care Centre.
The Frenchay Breast Care Centre has more than 12,000 outpatient appointments a year, including a number of men. It was established as the first Centre of its kind in the South West and has twice been awarded the prestigious Charter Mark to recognise the excellent service it provides. The Centre was a leader in the establishment of “One Stop Clinics” where patients with suspected breast disease have diagnostic tests performed during a clinic, enabling most of them to receive the results before they go home.
The 2006 report of the NHS National Cancer Peer Review Programme shows that the reviewers were extremely impressed with the Frenchay Breast Care Team and its commitment to sustained service improvement.
BUST is pleased to support the important work of this excellent team by raising money to support innovation and purchase of new technology, such as Digital Mammography, before it is available through the NHS.
Since 1991, BUST has spent nearly £600,000 on equipment and resources to support innovation at the Frenchay Breast Care Centre. Our where your money’s gone page shows how it has been spent.
Read our blog here
How can you help?
Please consider raising money for BUST to help us to support the work of the Frenchay Breast Care Centre to continue improving care for people in the Bristol area with breast disease.
You can find some suggestions on our how to support us page
We are looking for some committed, enthusiastic new committee members. If you are interested in joining us, telephone chairwoman Mrs Jenny Wookey on 01179 566522 for an informal chat.
Thank You.
Mr Simon Cawthorn Consultant Surgeon, Breast Care Centre, Frenchay Hospital
“I would like to thank BUST and its dedicated supporters for their work. BUST’s contribution to the provision of resources and equipment at the Frenchay Breast Care Centre has made diagnosis easier and more effective, enabling us to deliver results quickly in a friendly and comfortable environment.
BUST is participating in a local NHS review of future Breast Care Services for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. I know BUST will do an excellent job to ensure patients’ views are represented”
Latest News
- Breast Care Services Review Progress Report
A report on the progress of the Breast Care Services Review for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire has been produced by the Bristol Health Services Plan (BHSP).
2008-11-07 - South Gloucestershire Council's Charity Auction for BUST
Councillors and staff at South Gloucestershire Council will be logging on to an auction site during November to help raise money for BUST
2008-11-06 - Challengers scale Three Peaks for BUST
A team of mountaineers from Bristol has completed the Three Peaks Challenge and raised more than £1,800 for BUST
2008-09-26