The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a pad (1) of soft polyurethane foam one surface layer (2) of which is hydrophilic and a backing layer (3) of which is hydrophobic and a sheet or strip (4) of a soft conformable polyether foam having an adhesive (5) on one surface thereof. The surface of said pad (1) opposite the hydrophilic layer (2) is secured to said sheet or strip (4) by said adhesive (5) and said sheet or strip overlaps said pad (1) to enable the pad (1) to be secured in position with said hydrophilic layer (2) in contact with a wound by means of said adhesive (5).