North East Derbyshire District Council Launches “Supporting Our People” in Partnership with P3 Charity

North East Derbyshire District Council has launched a new, integrated housing and support service, Supporting Our People, to improve outcomes for residents experiencing homelessness or housing instability. 

The service has been developed in partnership with P3 Charity and Rykneld Homes LTD and represents a significant step forward in improving both the quality and accessibility of supported housing in the District.  

The new service has been developed to address a range of challenges identified within North East Derbyshire, including limited access to provision, delays in referrals, and repeated cycles of homelessness for some individuals whose needs were not fully met. 

Supporting Our People introduces a locally controlled, person-centred model that combines accommodation with tailored support. 

The Council has invested in improving the quality of supported housing in the district, including redevelopment of properties such as The Spinner (Formally The Spinning Wheel pub) in North Wingfield, now repurposed into safe, high-quality accommodation with on-site support being based in the building.  

In the coming days members of the community will be invited to meet the supporting our people team and to learn how the service works and the types of support offered.   

Comments from the launch

Cllr Nigel Barker, Leader of North East Derbyshire District Council, and portfolio holder for housing said: “This new service marks a major step forward for North East Derbyshire. “Supporting our people is our service, controlled and managed by North East Derbyshire’s Housing Options Team and P3 in the right way.” 

Lee Pepper, Assistant Director of Communities and Environmental Health said: “This is about creating a system and service that works for our residents.” The service has been set up with North East Derbyshire residents in mind, by providing housing support that offers stability, where people can recover and move forward with confidence.”   

Rebecca Harrington-Leigh, Chief Operating Officer, P3 Charity, said: “We’re proud to be working alongside North East Derbyshire District Council to deliver supported housing that truly puts people first. This service is about more than providing a roof, it’s about offering the right support, at the right time, to help people rebuild their confidence, sustain their accommodation, and move towards independent and positive futures.”