Mission

Welcome to BUST, the Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust, the Bristol based charity founded by patients for patients to support the work of the Bristol Breast Care  Centre at Southmead Hospital. <!----> In 2013, The Southmead Breast Care Centre was expanded to include the United Hospitals Bristol staff and patients.   The clinical teams are now working together to create a Centre of Excellence for breast care in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Over 22,000 patients per year attend the Bristol Breast Care Centre, including a significant number of male patients.  The numbers will continue to grow in line with the increased awareness of breast disease, especially in younger women. 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 state-of-the-art scanners, before it is available through the NHS.  BUST has raised more than £1,133,304 and every penny has been spent supporting patient care.  As well as providing equipment BUST is also contributing towards pioneering surgery.

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Additional Information

We are a tiny charity made up of ex patients of the former Frenchay and new Southmead hospitals.  The charity has been active for over 20 years.   Charity no 1117508.  We are trying to provide the equipment that is not yet available through the NHS so that women in the area  have state of the art equipment to help with diagnosis and treatment.   We pride ourselves on the fact that our administration costs are minimal, no salaries, no expenses paid etc.