ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the potential role of support systems, in particular
clinical supervision, for nurses who work in the independent sector. It
illustrates that current negative stereotypical views of nursing homes, whilst
inaccurate, add to the already high stress levels experienced by these nurses.
Despite an acknowledgement of the need for more formal support mechan-
isms, clinical supervision is not a widespread phenomenon within the in-
dependent sector. Furthermore, the chapter points out the need for a move
towards a more person-centred approach to care, and with this evolution of
practice comes an even greater need to receive regular, effective clinical
supervision.
