The Doddridge Centre - Propath

Address
109 St James Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN5 5LD
United Kingdom
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Description
Propath provides flexible, person‑centred support for young people and adults aged 16+ with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Based at the Doddridge Centre in St James, Northampton, the service supports individuals with and without formal diagnoses, including those:
- who are neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, etc)
- with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
- with moderate learning disabilities
- with physical disabilities
- with sensory impairments
Support is paced to suit each person, with no rigid deadlines, helping individuals build confidence and independence without pressure.
Propath offers step‑by‑step support with daily living skills, organisation, social situations, and employment pathways, including help during the first weeks of work.
Propath Academy delivers practical life‑skills training such as budgeting, communication, and cooking through flexible learning options, including in‑person and remote sessions.
The fully accessible Doddridge Centre provides quiet spaces, one‑to‑one rooms, group areas, and a training kitchen. Services are available across Northamptonshire, with face‑to‑face meetings offered wherever possible.
The Doddridge Centre is a registered charity (no. 1118283).
- Cost
- Free
- Locality
- Northampton Area
- West Northamptonshire
- Northamptonshire
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 16 years to 99 years
- Referral route
- No Referral Needed
- For people with
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Learning Disabilities
- Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET)
- Physical Disabilities
- Sensory Impairments
- Social, Emotional, or Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Eligibility criteria
- Age Range - School
- Age Range - Adulthood
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Provider category
- Targeted Services - Additional Support Needs
Service hours
| Weekday | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 | 13:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 13:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 13:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 13:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 13:30 |
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Last updated 22 April 2026