What to Send as a Get Well Soon Gift by Post

When someone you care about is feeling unwell, a small gift can say “I'm thinking of you” when you cannot visit. The most thoughtful choice is something that suits them: a favourite treat, a little keepsake or a gift they can enjoy quietly at home.

If you're choosing a get well soon gift by post, start with their tastes and where it will be delivered. Our Get Well Soon Gifts collection brings together letterbox gifts and small treats, so you can send a gesture that feels personal.

Choose the gift around the person

Think about what they usually enjoy. Someone who loves a cup of tea might appreciate a box of comforting treats. A friend who prefers a keepsake to food may enjoy dried flowers or a little token with your message. For someone who likes scented candles and bath products, a pamper gift could be a good fit.

Check the individual contents before choosing. Food allergies, dietary preferences and fragrance preferences matter more than the occasion printed on the box. If you're unsure what they can enjoy at the moment, ask someone close to them or choose a keepsake rather than guessing.

Three thoughtful gifts to send

A get well soon gift with treats and pamper products

Our Get Well Soon Letterbox Gift combines honeycomb milk chocolate, lemon and ginger tea, scented tealights, bath salts and an aromatherapy roll-on. It's a choice for someone who enjoys a mix of treats and pamper products, with a card for your personal message.

Choose this type of box when you know the recipient likes its contents. If bath products or scents aren't their thing, consider one of the smaller keepsake gifts instead.

A small pick me up with a personal token

The Mini Pick Me Up Letterbox Gift pairs Pump Street sourdough and sea salt dark chocolate with a dried flower posy and a wooden affirmation token. The token can be personalised with a message of your choice, making it a lovely option for sending a little encouragement.

A simple message such as “Thinking of you” or “One day at a time” can feel more personal than a long note.

A thinking of you gift without food

Our Mini Thinking of You Letterbox Gift includes wildflower seedballs, scented tealights and a dried flower posy with a Thinking of You token. It offers a keepsake-led alternative to a box of chocolates and suits someone who enjoys flowers and gardening.

What to write in a get well soon card

You don't need to find perfect words. A short, warm message lets them know you care without asking them to reply. For example:

• “Thinking of you and sending a little something to brighten your day.”
• “Hope you're getting plenty of rest. There's no need to reply — just sending you love.”
• “Wish I could be there for a cup of tea. In the meantime, here's a little hug through the post.”

Check the delivery before ordering

For delivery to their home, confirm the address and check the product's packaging details. Letterbox gifts are designed to fit through most standard UK letterboxes, but other gift formats may need someone to receive the parcel. If you're sending to a hospital or another shared address, check its parcel arrangements first.

Free Tracked 48 delivery is available on orders over £25 to a single address. Tracked 24 usually arrives the next working day after dispatch, but is not a guaranteed service. For a guaranteed delivery date, enter your preferred date in the basket and select Guaranteed Special Delivery at checkout. Allow for dispatch cut-offs and product exceptions; macarons and brownies dispatch the next working day after ordering. See our shipping policy for current prices and timings.

Ready to choose? Browse our get well soon gifts by post, or explore mini letterbox gifts for a smaller gesture.