Get well cards are the hardest ones to write. Say too little and it feels like a formality; say too much and you risk making someone focus on how ill they are. The messages that land are short, warm and free of pressure they say "I'm thinking of you" without asking anything back.
Below are 80 get well wishes grouped by who you are writing to and what they are going through. Copy one straight onto a card, or use it as a starting point. Our Get Well Soon flowers can be sent with a hand-written message the same day across North London.
Short Get Well Wishes (1–12)
1. Thinking of you and hoping you feel better very soon.
2. Sending you strength and a very speedy recovery.
3. Get well soon — you're missed.
4. Wishing you rest, comfort and a quick bounce back.
5. Here's to feeling more like yourself every day.
6. Take it easy. We're all rooting for you.
7. Sending love and good wishes your way.
8. Hope each day is a little brighter than the last.
9. Get well soon. No rush, just rest.
10. Thinking of you today and every day until you're back.
11. Wishing you a gentle recovery.
12. Feel better soon — the world's duller without you.
Heartfelt Get Well Messages (13–26)
13. I wish I could take this off your hands. Until then, I'm here for whatever you need.
14. You've got more strength in you than you know. Take your time and be kind to yourself.
15. Thinking of you constantly and hoping for better news every day.
16. Sending you every bit of good energy I have. Please rest.
17. There's no prize for recovering quickly. Let yourself heal properly.
18. You are so loved, and so many people are willing to help you better right now.
19. I know this is hard. I also know you don't have to go through it alone.
20. Rest, recover and let other people carry things for a while.
21. Hoping the days feel shorter and the improvements come faster.
22. Whatever you need — a lift, a meal, silence, company — just say.
23. Wishing you comfort today and real progress tomorrow.
24. You've been on my mind since I heard. Sending so much love.
25. One day at a time. I'll be here for all of them.
26. Get well soon — and know how much you're thought of.
Get Well Messages After Surgery (27–38)
27. Glad the operation is behind you. Now for the easy bit — being looked after.
28. Wishing you a smooth recovery and as little discomfort as possible.
29. One step done. Rest up and let the healing happen.
30. Hoping the worst is over and every day from here is easier.
31. Take the painkillers, ignore the emails. Get well soon.
32. So relieved it went well. Now please do as the doctors tell you.
33. Wishing you patience with your recovery — it's the hardest part.
34. Sending you comfort, quiet and a very smooth healing.
35. Doctor's orders and mine: rest properly. Feel better soon.
36. Glad that's done. Looking forward to seeing you back on your feet.
37. Hoping each day brings a little less soreness and a little more you.
38. Recovery isn't a race. Take all the time you need.
Get Well Wishes for a Friend (39–50)
39. The group chat is a much quieter place without you. Hurry back.
40. Get well soon so we can get back to causing trouble.
41. I'm on standby for snacks, films and terrible company. Just call.
42. Missing you. Get better so I have someone to complain to.
43. Sending love, and a promise to visit the moment you want visitors.
44. You'd do the same for me — so let me help. Get well soon.
45. Thinking of you and saving all my news for when you're up to it.
46. Feel better soon. I've got a long list of things to tell you.
47. Rest up. I'll handle the world until you're back.
48. Get well soon, and don't even think about apologising for cancelling.
49. Sending you the world's least useful card and the world's biggest hug.
50. Hurry up and get better — nobody else laughs at my jokes.
Get Well Messages for Family (51–60)
51. The whole family is thinking of you. Please rest.
52. We're all here, and we've got everything covered. Just concentrate on getting well.
53. Sending love from all of us. The house isn't the same without you.
54. Take care of yourself the way you've always taken care of us.
55. Get well soon — you're needed at the dinner table.
56. Thinking of you every day. Let us do the worrying for once.
57. Wishing you strength and rest, with all our love.
58. We're keeping your seat warm. Come back to us soon.
59. Sending you love, and telling you firmly to slow down.
60. Get well soon. We love you more than we say.
Get Well Wishes for a Colleague or Boss (61–70)
61. Wishing you a good recovery. Everything here is under control — take the time you need.
62. The team is thinking of you and sending best wishes for a quick recovery.
63. Get well soon. Your inbox will wait, and so will we.
64. Wishing you a restful recovery on behalf of everyone here.
65. It's not the same without you. Take care and come back when you're ready.
66. Sending our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
67. Please don't check your emails. Get well first.
68. Thinking of you from all of us at the office. Rest well.
69. Wishing you strength and a smooth return whenever the time is right.
70. Get well soon — we've genuinely missed having you around.
Get Well Messages for a Child (71–80)
71. Get well soon! We can't wait to see you back to your usual self.
72. Sending you a big get well hug and lots of cuddles.
73. Hope you feel better really, really soon.
74. Even superheroes need days off. Rest up.
75. Get well soon — extra ice cream is allowed.
76. Everyone at school is thinking of you and can't wait for you to come back.
77. Sending you flowers, balloons and lots of love. Feel better soon.
78. Be brave, get lots of rest, and you'll be running around again in no time.
79. Wishing you a super-speedy get well.
80. Get well soon — we all miss you loads.
What to Write in a Get Well Card
The best get well message does three things and stops:
- · Acknowledge, don't dwell. "Sorry to hear you're unwell" is enough. Avoid detailed talk about the illness or comparisons to someone else's experience.
- · Offer something specific. "I'll drop dinner round Thursday" is far more useful than "let me know if you need anything".
- · Remove the pressure. Add a line like "no need to reply" so the card is a gift rather than an obligation.
Two things to avoid: don't promise a specific recovery timeline ("you'll be fine in a week"), and don't use forced positivity with someone facing something serious. If the situation is grave, "thinking of you" is more honest and kinder than "get well soon".
Choosing Get Well Flowers
Flowers lift a hospital room or a recovery sofa instantly, but a few practical points matter:
Skip strong scents. Lilies, freesias and stock perfume a whole room, which is lovely at home but overwhelming in a small ward. Choose unscented alternatives like gerberas, alstroemeria or Asiatic lilies.
Check hospital policy first. Many UK wards no longer accept flowers. If in doubt, send to the home address, or send Balloons, a Teddy Bear or a Gift Box instead.
Go bright, not sombre. Yellows, oranges and warm pinks read as cheerful. Our Handtied Bouquets are made up fresh each morning and can be arranged in exactly those tones on request.
Order before 2pm and our Same Day Flowers service delivers Monday to Saturday across Arnos Grove, Barnet, Finchley, Highgate, Islington, Tottenham, Walthamstow and the wider North London area. Full details are on our Delivery page.
FAQs: Get Well Wishes
What is a good short get well message?
"Thinking of you and hoping you feel better very soon." It works for anyone — friend, relative or colleague — and fits on a flower card.
What should you not write in a get well card?
Avoid detailed questions about the diagnosis, stories about others with the same condition, promises about how quickly they'll recover, and anything that implies they should be back at work sooner.
What do you write to someone who is seriously ill?
Use "thinking of you" rather than "get well soon". Focus on your presence and affection rather than recovery, and offer one concrete form of help.
Are flowers allowed in hospitals in the UK?
Policy varies by ward — many restrict them for infection-control reasons. Check with the ward first, or send to the patient's home instead.
Can I send get well flowers the same day?
Yes. Order before 2pm for same-day delivery across North London, Monday to Saturday. Click and collect is available with two hours' notice.