This small research study follows on from a narrative review published in the previous issue of Wounds UK, which found that increasing numbers of healthcare assistants (HCAs), assistant practitioners (APs) and nursing associates are delivering aspects of wound care which historically have been within the remit of the registered nurse (Cornish and Holloway, 2019). This study aimed to ascertain the perceptions of patients, families and staff regarding the delivery of wound care by non-registered nursing staff in a hospice setting. A survey, using mixed methods (interviews, questionnaires, and observations), was undertaken to establish whether this way of working was found to be constructive. Participants were selected from two separate in-patient units (IPUs). Our findings demonstrated that the delivery of wound care by HCAs and APs was accepted by patients and their relatives as well as trained staff in a positive way. The findings also provided evidence that competently trained nonregistered staff can deliver wound care effectively and safely.