The original concept was straightforward. A parent, grandparent or relative could tap a single button on their phone or tablet once a day, sending a quiet reassurance to their family Circle: I'm okay.
But the idea quickly evolved.
During a conversation with a friend, Sherriden, I heard firsthand how difficult it was to coordinate hospital visits for a loved one. Managing who was visiting, and when, through WhatsApp and group chats had become overwhelming and stressful at an already difficult time.
“Families don't just need reassurance.
They need clarity and coordination.”
Getwello was built to solve both. A single, plain button for the person being looked after. A shared calendar and gentle reminders for everyone helping out. Quiet by default; useful when it matters.
Today, Getwello helps families stay connected through simple daily check-ins, coordinate visits without confusion or overlap, and get alerted when something might be wrong. It keeps growing in small, considered ways: gap detection that notices when the week ahead has nobody visiting, reminders that nudge gently before they alert, role-based access so the right person sees the right thing.
It's built by one person at the moment, in West Yorkshire, with a lot of input from real families. That's on purpose. Software in this corner of life should feel personal. It should feel like it was made by someone who has been on the same end of the worry.
I also build Orlo, a separate app that turns the paperwork in your life (NHS letters, MOT renewals, insurance documents, the lot) into actions and reminders. Different problem, same belief that software in the everyday parts of life should be calm and useful.
