About the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven charity
The Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven is a small, local breast cancer charity based within the Worcestershire Breast Unit. We work closely with the NHS Breast clinical team to provide additional support and services for breast patients across Worcestershire beyond those available through the NHS alone.
Established in 2016, the charity was created to support everyone diagnosed with breast cancer in Worcestershire, building on the outstanding previous work of the Worcestershire Breast Unit campaign.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, practical and emotional support to those affected by breast cancer in Worcestershire, helping them feel informed, empowered and never alone. We support patients from the point of diagnosis throughout the challenges of treatment and place a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and recovery after treatment. This includes services designed to improve physical strength and stamina, as well as providing valuable peer support opportunities that promote emotional wellbeing and mental health.
All our care is free to patients.
We are an independent charity, entirely reliant on fundraising from the local community and grants from local Trusts. In order for Worcestershire Breast Unit charity to exist and meet the needs of local people, we need to raise in excess of £300,000 a year.
Recent examples of items we have funded include:
Chemotherapy Care Packages
Chemotherapy Care Packages - for those patients undergoing chemotherapy as part of their treatment, inspired by one of our lovely patients who wanted to support others in a similar position, we have created specialist packs which contain carefully curated and appropriate items such as queasy drops, a space mask and specialist skincare.
Mastectomy Bras
Mastectomy bras - comfortable, supportive bras are available for those in need post-surgery. A good quality mastectomy bra costs approximately £40.
Patient Support Conference
‘Live Well After Breast Cancer’ Patient Support Conference – with guest speakers leading on important topics such as managing fear and anxiety, nutrition, exercise menopause and post treatment advice. Discover more about our 2026 conference.
Metastatic Breast Care Nurse
The charity funded the role of a Metastatic Breast care nurse for two years, enabling the breast clinical team to demonstrate its value and supporting the transition of the position into a permanently NHS-funded role.
Specialist Support for Children
Support literature & specialist support boxes for children to explain about breast cancer at an age-appropriate level.