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First month freeAuto-applied at checkout
A small habit. A calmer family.
Getwello is built around one quiet daily action. Everything else just helps the family stay organised around it.
Five minutes to set up
Signing up is genuinely simple.
Three small steps and your family is in. First month free, applied automatically at checkout.
- 1Emailyou@example.comPwd••••••••Sign up
Create your account
Sign up with your email and confirm it. Takes about 30 seconds.
- 2Circle nameThe Shally FamilyYou become the first Coordinator
Name your Circle
Most families use the family surname. You become the first Coordinator.
- 3LEleanne@…CoordinatorJSjames@…Support
Invite the family
Type their emails, pick the right role for each, and we send them a link.
Start your Circle now
First month free, then £4.99 a month for the whole family. Cancel any time. See pricing
For the person being looked after
One screen. One button. That's the whole app for them.
The Check-in Member opens Getwello in the morning and taps I'm well. Larger text, gentle colours. No menus, no calendar, no clutter. For loved ones ready for a little more, you can turn Companion mode on per person, without changing the simple core.
Simple · the default
One quiet button each morning. The right choice for less tech-confident parents.
Companion · optional upgrade
Same one tap. Around it, two-way moments with the family. Off by default. Coordinator turns it on per Check-in Member.
What Companion mode unlocks
A small, two-way layer. The same calm core.
When you turn Companion mode on for a Check-in Member, eight new moments become available. The big I'm well button stays exactly where it was. Everything else sits gently around it.
A short hello from the family
The family writes one line, "Hope today is a good one", with an optional photo. It lands on their main screen as a card. They tap "Got it ✓" when they've seen it.
Mood follow-up
After she taps I'm well, three big buttons: Great, Fine, A bit low. Optional. Shows in the weekly digest so the family sees the trend without asking.
Ask for a call
A single button on her screen. Tap once, the family sees "Mum would like a call." The first to respond marks it as called. Calmer than ringing one at a time.
Photos back from her day
One tap, take a photo, sends to the family. The grandchildren see grandma's lunch, her garden, the view from her window. Quiet little glimpses.
A calm family room
A small thread inside Getwello. The family can talk about logistics, the visit on Saturday, the GP appointment, without it bleeding into the main family WhatsApp.
Audio prompt
A short voice greeting when she opens the app. "Good morning, Mum." Optional, off by default. Helpful for people who find the visual prompt a little dry.
Tomorrow's visit cards
If someone is visiting tomorrow, a little card on her screen tells her: "Leanne is coming tomorrow at 10am." She knows what's coming without anyone having to ring to remind her.
Read the full Companion mode page
Included in the £4.99 plan. Off by default; the Coordinator flips it on per Check-in Member.
For the family side
The Family room. Just about them.
Companion mode unlocks one more surface, only the family sees it: a quiet chat thread inside Getwello for the rota, the GP visits, the small worries. The Check-in Member's app has no entry point to it. The conversation about their care stays in one place, not fragmented across three WhatsApp threads.
- Coordinator + Support only
- Push notifications, never email
- One thread per Circle, by design
- Coordinators can delete a message
Family room
The O'Meara family · 4 of you · not visible to Mum
Leanne
Mum mentioned her hip was sore again when I rang. Probably just the cold. Worth flagging at the GP visit on Thursday.
Tue · 09:14
Noted. I'll add it to the list — also want to ask about the new tablets, I don't think she's been taking the lunchtime one.
Tue · 09:21
Chloe
I can drop in Friday afternoon. Shall I do the weekly shop or has James already got it?
Tue · 11:02
James
I've got the shop, thanks Chlo. Could you take her to pick up the walking stick from the chemist?
Tue · 11:08
Chloe
Easy. About 2pm?
Tue · 11:10
Lovely chat with her just now — sounded much brighter than last week.
Tue · 13:46
Quick note for the family…
For the rest of the family
Everything you need to stay coordinated, in one place.
The other side of Getwello is the boring, organised side. Visits, reminders, history. Nothing to think about that you don't have to.
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Leanne
10:00
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James
16:00
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Tom
18:30
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Leanne
11:00
2 quiet days Fri & Sat · consider adding a visit
Shared visit calendar
See who is going round and when. Get a quiet reminder the night before any visit you've booked. Click a day to see the hours so you can fill the gaps without doubling up.
Getwello
11:23
Time for your check-in
Just a quick tap when you're ready.
Getwello
11:52
Mum hasn't checked in yet
Usual window 08:00 to 11:00 · You may want to ring.
Gentle reminders
If a check-in is missed, a soft nudge goes to your loved one first. Then the Coordinator. Then the wider family if needed.
Mum is well
09:14
Leanne added a visit Wed
10:02
Mum is well
14:32
James added a visit Fri
16:48
A clear record
Every check-in, every visit, every change. Quietly logged so the family always has shared clarity.
Optional add-on: Family Map
If you want to know "where" as well as "are they OK"
Family Map is the optional location side of Getwello. Your loved one's last reported place on a map, a small alert when their phone battery is about to die, and a quiet ping when they've made it home. None of it is on by default. None of it works without each person actively choosing to share.
- Off until both gates open: Coordinator and individual
- One tap to switch off, deletes data within seconds
- Saved places like Home, the GP, the gym
- Battery low alerts so you can call before it dies
- Seven-day retention, then auto-deleted
- UK-hosted, no advertising, no third parties
Included in the £4.99 family plan. No premium tier.
Three roles, one Circle
Each person sees only what they need.
The same Circle, three different views. Your loved one sees the simplest possible app. The siblings see the calendar. The Coordinator sees the controls.
Check-in Member
Mum, 78
The person being looked after. One screen, one big button. That's the whole app for them.
“Hello love, I'm well today.”
Support Member
Siblings, friends
Family or friends helping out. Sees the calendar, adds visits, gets notified when something matters.
“I'll grab Wednesday afternoon.”
Coordinator
The main organiser
Sets up the Circle, invites members, manages settings. You can have more than one.
“I'll set the window to 8 to 11.”
From real families
The reason we exist.
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Before GetWello, our family WhatsApp was constant confusion about who'd seen Dad and when. Now everyone can see the plan instantly. It's removed so much stress.
Mum only has to press one button each morning, which means she actually uses it. The simplicity is what makes it brilliant.
The missed check-in alerts are gentle rather than alarming, which we really appreciate. It gives us peace of mind without making everything feel medical.
I live three hours away from my nan, and this app helps me feel connected without constantly worrying. I can quickly see she's checked in and who's visiting.
We tried shared calendars before, but nobody kept them updated. GetWello feels like it was designed specifically for families caring for older parents.
The best thing is that everyone finally shares the responsibility. It's no longer all falling on one sibling.
My dad is not good with technology at all, but he understood GetWello immediately. That says everything.
Such a thoughtful app. Calm design, no unnecessary noise, and genuinely useful for coordinating care as a family.
The coverage gap reminders have stopped those awkward moments where nobody realised Mum would be alone for three days.
£4.99 for the whole family is honestly a bargain considering how much mental load it removes.
You can tell this was built by people who understand real family dynamics, not just software.
We started using it after Dad's fall last year, and it's become part of our daily routine. Simple, reassuring, and easy for everyone.
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Getwello works in any browser, and the iPhone and Android apps are both live with native push notifications so your family hears about a check-in or a missed day straight away.
