The last few months have put enormous pressure on the NHS. The media focus has understandably been mostly on those caring for COVID-19 patients in intensive care units and the beleaguered care homes but pressure has been felt throughout the healthcare service, As we emerge into what has been labelled the ‘COVID-recovery’ period, those of us with responsibility for people with chronic wounds are reviewing wound care during the pandemic and planning how we should organise care in the future.