The Joshua Tree

The Joshua Tree charity supports families across the North West of England and North Wales living with the life-changing experience of childhood cancer. 

We offer support to the whole family – patient, parents, siblings, and grandparents with 1-2-1 support, practical and therapeutic help to ensure that life remains as normal as possible during an incredibly traumatic time.

Facing childhood cancer can be a devastating experience and its impact may last for many years after treatment ends.

Every family’s experience and needs are unique and we are working with many families and schools to provide support that is tailored to their needs. 

Some of the areas where we can offer support include: 

  • Emotional Support including 1-2-1 support, play therapy and support groups or just someone to talk to 

  • Practical Support and signposting to sources of information, assistance and advice 

  • Family activities and events, half-term activities, a monthly Family Saturday

  • Supporting the child and their family in achieving the best academic, social and emotional outcomes both in and out of the school environment. This includes liaison with schools to ensure that staff receive information on how best to support a child with cancer or leukaemia.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Rich Driffield
Contact Position
CEO
Telephone
01606 331858
E-mail
office@thejoshuatree.org.uk
Website
The Joshua Tree
Notes

The Joshua Tree is here whenever you need us.

Whether that is at diagnosis, during treatment or post-treatment, one year, five years or 10 years down the line.

We do not have a limit on when families can access our services. We like to think that once families become a member of The Joshua Tree family, they always know they can get in touch.

Families do not need to be having a difficult time, have a specific problem or be at crisis point to access our services. Sometimes it’s nice just to be involved with others who 'get it' and understand. We feel that peer support is so important to help families navigate their own journey with childhood cancer.

Where to go

Name
The Joshua Tree Support Centre
Address
Dalefords Lane
Sandiway
Cheshire
Postcode
CW8 2GW
Notes

The new Support Centre provides an appropriate and much needed environment for families, accommodating children of all ages from toddlers through to teenagers. The Centre features a multi-functional activity room, counselling suites, soft play and sensory equipment, a games room, office facilities, an outdoor play area and landscaped gardens all of which will further enhance the support service.

Time / date details

Session Information
Please call or email to make an appointment.

Other details

Availability

Referral required
Yes
Referral details

Adults can self refer, parents, health professionals, teachers or any agency involved can access the service. People wishing to access the service can come to the Support Centre or a home visit can be organised.

Please complete our website self referral form and our Family Support team will be in touch as soon as possible: https://thejoshuatree.org.uk/family-support-services/how-do-i-use-your-services/

Other notes

There is wheelchair access.