Our selection of unique gifts for someone who is unwell: get well soon gifts such as a tea gift box, a hot water bottle and a hand cream. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves a comfortable recovery.
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1Pukka herbal tea selection gift box, 45 sachets
Pukka's selection box is an easy, pretty gift for a tea lover who likes to try new blends. It holds 45 sachets of nine organic herbal teas, including Supreme Matcha Green, Lemon Ginger & Manuka Honey and Night Time. The box is fully recyclable and nice enough to keep the teas in afterwards.
Pros
Nine organic blends to try.
Gift-ready box.
Recyclable packaging.
Cons
Herbal teas, not black tea.
Loose-leaf fans may prefer something else.
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2Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream, unscented
Constant handwashing leaves nurses' hands dry and sore. Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula is a glycerin-rich, unscented cream made for dry, chapped hands, and a tiny amount gives quick relief. The 50ml tube fits in a uniform pocket.
Pros
Unscented, so it's fine on the ward.
A little goes a long way.
Cons
A small, practical present on its own.
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3Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, berry
Laneige's Lip Sleeping Mask goes on thick before bed and they wake up to softer lips. It's made with a berry fruit complex, coconut oil, shea butter and murumuru butter, and a 20g pot lasts a long time.
Pros
Rich overnight lip treatment.
20g pot lasts for months.
Cons
Scented, which won't suit everyone.
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4This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
A few sprays on the pillow has become a bedtime ritual for lots of people. This Works blends lavender, camomile and vetivert into a calming scent, and in its own user study most people said they fell asleep faster. It's vegan and cruelty-free.
Pros
Calming lavender blend.
Easy bedtime ritual.
Vegan and cruelty-free.
Cons
Scent is personal, and some find lavender strong.
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5SmartGames IQ Puzzler Pro
IQ Puzzler Pro has 120 challenges in a pocket-sized case. They fit 12 colourful pieces onto the board to match each challenge, and some go 3D on a separate pyramid grid. The travel case has a clear lid, so it's handy on a train or plane.
Pros
120 challenges, in 2D and 3D.
Travel case with a clear lid.
Cons
Small pieces are easy to lose.
Starts easy, so it's best for casual solvers.
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6YUYU long hot water bottle
A normal hot water bottle warms one spot. YUYU's is 81cm long, so it wraps round the shoulders, back or tummy, and the cover has a strap so they can wear it round the house. It's made from natural rubber with a soft cotton waffle cover.
Pros
Long enough to wrap round.
Wearable strap.
Natural rubber, cotton cover.
Cons
Takes more hot water than a standard bottle.
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7LEGO Botanicals Chrysanthemum 10368
A brick-built bunch of pastel chrysanthemums. It is a low-cost flower gift that never wilts.
Pros
Under £20.
Lasts for ever.
Cons
Fewer pieces than the larger bouquets.
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8Ravensburger Zugspitze at the Eibsee 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle
A 1000-piece landscape puzzle of the Eibsee lake and Zugspitze mountain in Bavaria.
Pros
1000 pieces.
Photographic scene.
Cons
Large areas of water and sky are hard.
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9Rituals The Ritual of Sakura medium gift set
A bath and body gift set with a foaming shower gel, body cream and scrub in rice milk and cherry blossom.
Pros
Boxed ready to give.
Several products.
Cons
Strong scent is not for everyone.
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10Rituals Ayurveda small gift set, Rose and Almond
A small bath gift set with a shower oil, body cream and sweet almond and Indian rose scent.
Pros
Boxed ready to give.
Lower price than the medium sets.
Cons
Small sizes.
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11Molton Brown Discovery Body Care Collection
A boxed set of mini Molton Brown body products for travel or sampling scents.
Pros
Several scents.
Travel sizes.
Cons
Small bottles.
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What to buy someone who loves a quiet recovery
The best gifts for someone who is unwell are comforting and easy to use in bed or on the sofa. Tea, hand cream and a hot water bottle help someone rest, and a puzzle fills a quiet afternoon. Keep gifts light and check for allergies or hospital rules about flowers or food.
How we picked these gifts for someone who is unwell
We picked each product for what someone who is unwell enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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