BREASTMATES CENTRAL

We launched our online drop-in services as a direct response to the challenges created by the global pandemic. We knew that not only would there be a dire need for our support services from existing members, but that we would see an increase of demand for our services.

We were conscious that due to the impacts on the National Health Service, there would be delays in diagnosis and treatment, caused by a myriad of unforeseen challenges including reduced services and anxiety caused by the ‘new normal’.

Twice a week we run online coffee mornings, via our closed BreastMates  Central Facebook Group, where we also provide 1-2-1 sessions, as well as referrals to partners like MacMillan Cancer Care, to access specialist services including counselling.

To find out about our next in-person coffee morning join Breastmates Central on  Facebook.  

4th February at 11:00am – Coffee Morning at New Life Baptist Church, Kings Heath (B14 7JZ)

11th February at 10:30am – Coffee morning at the Boldmere Harvester (Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 5UP)

13th February at 12:00pm – Look Good Feel Better Course at Fisher House* (by QE Hospital). We will be having an “open house” coffee afternoon between 2pm and 3:30pm. * If you are interested in attending this Course, please book on the “Look Good Feel Better” website. Just a little tip, if you put postcode B15 2TH into the search and a 5 mile distance all of the courses at Fisher House will be showing.

18th February at 11:00am – Coffee morning at The Foley Arms, 309 Hagley Road, Stourbridge DY9 0RQ

24th February at 7:00pm – “Duck Painting Workshop” with Jayne Taylor at the LFBC Office in Bromsgrove. There will be a charge of £15 for this event which will be payable in advance. This includes a hot drink and cake. Please note we are restricted to a maximum of 10 people for this event. In order to secure a place please email me on maureen@lfbc.org.uk. Details on how to pay for the workshop and access the office will be sent to you when I confirm your place.

I hope that you will be able to join Lynda Jay and I for one or more of these events. We can assure you that we have a great time, lots of laughter and chatter. Please do not be put off by the fact you haven’t been to one before or are on your own – we can always guarantee a warm welcome. Bring a friend along too if it makes you feel more comfortable, they will be made welcome too.