BUST Bristol

BUST Bristol Raising money for equipment to diagnose and treat breast cancer patients in the Bristol area. The Breast Care Centre is now based at Southmead Hospital.

The Southmead Breast-cancer Unit Support Trust was set up in 1991 by a group of three patients who had been treated for breast cancer at Frenchay Hospital. They were alerted to the pressing need for specialist equipment, largely unavailable on the NHS, to provide quicker and better diagnosis of breast abnormalities. The Trust's prime aim is to raise funds to enable the purchase of the latest techn

ology for the benefit of patients. Code of conduct

Welcome to Bust Bristol’s official page. This is your space to talk to others affected by breast cancer, share experiences and find the latest information about our life-saving work. At BUST Bristol we are committed to providing quality, up-to-date information about breast cancer. We want this page to be a safe, helpful and supportive environment for our community. When you post content or comments on this page, you are agreeing to follow our code of conduct (below). If a post breaks these rules we may need to remove it and, if necessary, WE WILL ban individuals who persistently ignore these rules. Play fair, show respect for others and please do not post the following:

- Offensive, abusive, hateful, xenophobic or racist content or links
- Insensitive, inappropriate or upsetting content or links
- Advertisements and spam
- Defamatory comments
- Unrelated, repetitive or off-topic posts
- Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading content
- Posts encouraging anything illegal
- Trollish behaviour or posts and comments intended to deliberately provoke others
- Anything that infringes the intellectual property or privacy rights of others

If you think that someone is misusing the page or breaking the rules, or likewise if you have any feedback on how to make this page a better space, please contact [email protected]. BUST Bristol has the right to change or update the code of conduct at any time. We'll clearly state the date that these rules were updated was [July 2015]

Special Note: People who use this page often want to post messages of support for loved ones who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. We need to make you aware of Data Protection requirements concerning privacy. If you wish to name individuals who have been diagnosed with a medical condition, you must get their explicit consent before you can do so.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the BUST Charity Ball ✨📅 3rd October 2026📍 Harbour Hotel, BristolOur elegant bla...
29/05/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the BUST Charity Ball ✨

📅 3rd October 2026

📍 Harbour Hotel, Bristol

Our elegant black-tie fundraising ball promises a night to remember, featuring arrival drinks, a delicious three-course dinner with table wine, live music, and an exciting live auction with some fantastic prizes up for grabs 🎶🥂

By joining us, you’re not only treating yourself to a wonderful evening, but also helping raise vital funds to support those affected by breast cancer.

We'd love to share this special night with you ✨

🎟️ Buy your tickets using the link below

https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/15017/bust-charity-ball/

Jackie, Jenny and Bernie were talking with Claire on the Radio Bristol Breakfast show this morning as part of their Wake...
27/05/2026

Jackie, Jenny and Bernie were talking with Claire on the Radio Bristol Breakfast show this morning as part of their Wake up Call series. They also asked Jackie to take part in the Beat the Beeb quiz which she duly did and won!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/schedules/bbc_radio_bristol

We’ve got something exciting coming your way 👀Save the date and watch this space… tickets will be coming soon!📅 3rd Octo...
08/05/2026

We’ve got something exciting coming your way 👀

Save the date and watch this space… tickets will be coming soon!

📅 3rd October 2026

Got any guesses what it could be? Drop them in the comments below 👇

Last month, BUST Bristol were invited to join Rolls-Royce for one of their ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions 🍽️It was a fantast...
15/04/2026

Last month, BUST Bristol were invited to join Rolls-Royce for one of their ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions 🍽️

It was a fantastic day and together we raised over £260, which is a brilliant result for such a great cause 👏

A big thank you to Rolls-Royce for having us, we really appreciate your support within the local community 🙌

A big thank you to the GWR Revenue Team and everyone who joined in with their static bike ride at Bristol Temple Meads ❤...
25/03/2026

A big thank you to the GWR Revenue Team and everyone who joined in with their static bike ride at Bristol Temple Meads ❤️

An amazing achievement as they raised over £1,959 which is a fantastic result!👏

A special shoutout as well to the Bristol Pitbulls who came along to support and help with the fundraising - your contribution makes a real difference 🙌

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect one person; it touches families, friends and whole communities.At BUST Bristol, we’re ...
17/03/2026

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect one person; it touches families, friends and whole communities.
At BUST Bristol, we’re here to support local patients and their loved ones through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Every story reminds us why this work matters 💗
Thank you for being part of our community.

The BUST Committee had our Christmas Social this evening. Thank you Simon for a wonderful meal. Merry Christmas and a Ha...
16/12/2025

The BUST Committee had our Christmas Social this evening. Thank you Simon for a wonderful meal. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🥳

🎅 Santa's & Snowmen ⛄Available now in the Breast Care Centre! Minimum donation £3.50 - all proceeds go directly to BUST ...
23/11/2025

🎅 Santa's & Snowmen ⛄
Available now in the Breast Care Centre! Minimum donation £3.50 - all proceeds go directly to BUST who support Bristol's Breast Care Centre. All handmade and generously donated by a patient's mum.
Pop in to grab yours before they're gone!

Did you see some of the fabulous team at Cossham Hospital and the new MRI scanner on the ITV West Country news last nigh...
16/10/2025

Did you see some of the fabulous team at Cossham Hospital and the new MRI scanner on the ITV West Country news last night? Here’s the link if you missed it.

Watch the latest from ITV News - The research led by North Bristol NHS Trust is looking at whether MRI scanners could help specialists find cancers that are harder to detect.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Don’t forget to check your breasts regularly!
01/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Don’t forget to check your breasts regularly!

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Bristol Breast Care Centre Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS105NB

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