NHS) for the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the efficacy of these interventions is unknown. In view of this, a cross-sectional survey of front-line healthcare workers (HCWs) at two large acute NHS hospital trusts in England was undertaken to assess their confidence and perceived level of preparedness for the virus. The survey found that there has been moderate success in readying HCWs to manage COVID-19, but that more still needs to be done, particularly in relation to educating HCWs about laboratory diagnostics.

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With the current caesarean section (CS) rate at 25% for England, delivering postnatal wound care is a common element of the midwife's role. Anecdotal evidence suggested CS wound care education was a need within the Trust's midwifery service. A questionnaire was used to investigate midwives' views and the need for education in relation to CS wound care. The results confirm midwives do see wound care education as a need. For the first time, information is available on the topics midwives feel should be the focus of such education and useful methods of delivering it. This information can be used to develop a wound care education package to address midwives' learning needs in this area.

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