Kate Garraway feels 'depressed' caring for Derek but desperate for him to survive

Kate Garraway has been having a challenging time recently, with her husband Derek Draper returning to hospital as he continues to struggle with the after-effects of his severe COVID-19 infection, which he contracted in March 2020.She triumphed at the National Television Awards earlier in the week, however, with her most recent documentary about her husband Caring for Derek, and her social media followers have since been wishing her well.READ: Kate Garraway returns to work following 'mourning' with sweet messageThe mum-of-two responded to one kind message on Sunday, offering a message of hope to anyone who was "struggling".In an emotional tweet in response to kind words from a fan, the presenter wrote: "Thank you! I think you give me too much credit but it means so much to know you're thinking of us all.WATCH: Ben Shephard addresses Kate Garraway's absence from show"Sending love [heart emoji] to all those struggling this #Sunday." She continued: "Try to get some light on your face and air in your lungs and find a little moment of joy to treasure for yourself xxx."SEE: Inside Kate Garraway and husband Derek's treasured wedding amid 'changed' marriageMORE: Kate Garraway's major home renovations for husband Derek revealedThe star was responding to a message from one of her followers, which read: "Simply said @kategarraway is the ultimate definition of an amazing loving wife and mother, the strength of & care towards her husband Derek is awesome.

Kate Garraway, 55, confessed that victory was "bittersweet" after yesterday's NTAs win for Caring For Derek, which came top in the Best Authored Documentary category.

Broadcaster and journalist Kate Garraway won the award for Best Authored Documentary at last night's National Television Awards for her documentary Caring for Derek, which followed her struggle of caring for her husband after he contracted a serious case of Covid-19.The win came at a rather bittersweet moment for Kate, 55, as she had earlier shared an update on her husband's health, announcing that he has been admitted to hospital again following complications caused by contracting sepsis earlier this year.Taking to the stage to accept her award the Good Morning Britain presenter thanked her husband for his "incredible fighting spirit" and spoke of the “care crisis”, while praising professional and unpaid carers in the UK for the work they do. Following her win Kate opened up to The Sun as she looked forward to the Christmas season, and how Derek's health my impact how the family celebrate this year.

KATE Garraway, 55, has shared fears that husband Derek Draper won’t be home in time for Christmas. The star, who stunned as she attended the NTAs last night with her 16-year-old daughter Darcey, has recently felt yet more heartache as Derek was taken to hospital with ‘life threatening sepsis.’ Looking ahead to the potential of a Christmas with her husband at home, Kate told The Sun: “Hopefully Derek will be home before.

Kate Garraway took home the award for Authored Documentary at Thursday's National Television Awards as her family was recognised for the film Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek.The presenter, 55, and her daughter, 16, were visibly stunned to win the accolade as they took to the stage together with the documentary crew to make a speech. On stage, Kate thanked her husband Derek Draper for his “incredible fighting spirit” and spoke of the “care crisis” during her acceptance speech, praising professional and unpaid carers in the UK for the work they do. Kate said: “Well, I really didn’t expect this.

KATE Garraway made a massive blunder on Good Morning Britain after winning a National Television Award last night. The 55-year-old was up bright and early for today's episode of the ITV breakfast show. Kate, 55, attended the annual event at London's Wembley Arena on Thursday evening alongside her daughter Darcy, 16.

Kate Garraway appeared frustrated as she got into a fiery clash with MP Greg Hands during the latest episode of Good Morning Britain.While hosting the ITV show alongside Ben Shephard, the presenters spoke to the Minister of State for Trade policy of the UK.But as they spoke about Prime Minister Liz Truss and the current state of the economy, things became awkward when Kate shouted over the MP during the debate.READ MORE: Kate Garraway says ITV star Alison Hammond 'texted her everyday' during 'difficult time'However fans also believed Greg wasn't a great representation on the early morning programme and took to Twitter to comment on this aspect too.Seeing the heated conversation unfold, one viewer wrote: "Alright Kate, no need to shout."While another said: "Greg Hands squirming on #GMB today, yesterday James Cleverly, earlier this week, Rees Mogg and Terese Coffey. Spineless and self serving who appear to not give one jot about the hardships facing ordinary folk in this country."A third shared: "Greg Hands claims “It’s not unusual” for the Chancellor to be hauled back from an IMF meeting for crisis talks with Prime Minister.

Kate Garraway presented Good Morning Britain on Friday, just hours after winning a National Television Award for her documentary, Caring for Derek.MORE: Kate Garraway gives passionate speech after NTA win amid Derek Draper's hospitalisationThe presenter was praised by her fellow colleagues, Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins, with the duo admitting they were "thrilled" for the mother-of-two.WATCH: Kate Garraway shares hilarious breakfast blunder whilst recording for Smooth radio"We are thrilled to bits for Kate and the family, aren't we, Charlotte?" Ben asked his GMB co-presenter.SEE: 21 best dressed stars at the National Television Awards 2022: from Holly Willoughby to Maya JamaRELATED: This Morning fans react to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's win at the NTAsHe added: "Thrilled to bits, we were hoping that we could show you the trophy, the National Television Award itself, however, Kate Garraway has lost it," he teased Kate. Kate's daughter joined her onstage as she picked up the awardDefending herself, Kate was quick to clarify: "No I haven't lost it.

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper have been through hell over the last two years, but their battle isn't over.When Derek was hospitalised in March 2020, he became the UK's longest suffering Covid patient after spending 13 months in hospital.Kate and former political advisor Derek have been married for 17 years and doting parents share two children, 16-year-old Darcey and 12-year-old William.READ MORE: Kate Garraway in emotional plea as she says there's 'no end' to Derek Draper's careGMB star Kate documented their heartbreaking health journey in her ITV film Finding Derek, which won Best Documentary at the National Television Awards last year.Now, Kate has won for a second year, taking the Authored Documentary category at the 2022 National Television Awards, showing just how much their story has moved the nation.Daily Star has taken a look back at the couple's heartbreaking health journey.Derek was rushed to hospital on March 30 2020 with serious Covid symptoms - but it wasn't until April 3 when Kate shocked viewers with the news.She explained Derek had experienced headaches, numbness in his hand and severe breathlessness where he struggled to hold his breath for longer than ten seconds.The presenter turned to her colleague Dr Hilary Jones for help and he urged her to phone an ambulance, after which he was rushed to intensive care.He was then placed in a medically-induced coma and remained unconscious for 13 weeks while being treated by hospital staff.Kate stayed by her husband's side and kept her viewers updated about his condition on Good Morning Britain.Derek finally woke up from his coma in July 2020, but he would remain in hospital for many more months.Kate was warned by medics that Derek still had a long

Good Morning Britain as he seemed to scrutinise Kate Garraway's compliment in jovial way.On Friday morning (Oct 14) as the ITV presenters spoke to meteorologist Laura Tobin who was in Battersea, Kate was quick to compliment her on her appearance.But mischief-maker Ben then said: "You sound surprised."Forced to explain herself, Kate quickly insisted that her colleague Laura "always looks nice", as Ben giggled in disbelief.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly for the latest news, pictures and video.You can also get email updates on the day’s biggest TV stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our soaps and Hot TV newsletters .Get all the very best news, pictures, opinion and video on your favourite TV shows by following Daily Star every time you see our name.

KATE Garraway was on the brink of tears after winning a National Television Award for her documentary Caring For Derek. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, was accompanied by her 16-year-old daughter to the annual event at London's Wembley Arena on Thursday evening. Caring For Derek was nominated alongside Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next, Tom Parker: Inside My Head, Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me, and Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism.

Kate Garraway sweetly praised her daughter Darcey as she won the Authored Documentary award for her powerful ITV documentary Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek at Thursday's National Television Awards. The presenter, 55, and her daughter, 16, were left stunned at the news as she took to the stage with Darcey and her documentary crew to accept the award.

National Television Awards.The star looked emotional as she took to the stage to accept the award.The documentary focused on her life caring for Derek, her husband suffering from long Covid and being placed into a coma. READ MORE: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly pull out of NTAs after catching Covid-19This years category had fierce competition with last year's winner Kate Garraway in the running once again.She has now won the award for the same documentary two years running.Katie Price, Julia Bradbury, Paddy and Christine McGuinness and the late Tom Parker were all also in the running for the award. Kate’s personal story Finding Derek, which aired on ITV, dealt with her husband suffering from long Covid and being placed into a coma.

Kate Garraway admits being nominated for a National Television Award for her documentary focussing on her husband Derek's long-term effects of Covid is 'bittersweet'.

National Television Awards, the star admitted Derek had gone through an "acute crisis" as she confessed he is still in hospital. Kate put on a brave face as she attended the star-studded event with her 16-year-old daughter Darcey, with Kate wowing in a floor-length silk dress.READ MORE: Kate Garraway says ITV star Alison Hammond 'texted her everyday' during 'difficult time'Complete with a pleated skirt and a wraparound top secured with a waist-hugging bow, Kate looked stunning as ever as she finished off her ensemble with a pair of gold waterfall earrings.Kate is nominated for Best Authored Documentary for her ITV programme Caring For Derek, up against Julia Bradbury's Breast Cancer and Me, Tom Parker's Inside My Head, Paddy and Christine McGuinness' Our Family and Autism and Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next.Speaking of her attendance at the event, Kate told Daily Star: "Well, there are some mixed emotions in some ways, because obviously you didn't want to be in a position to have a story like this to tell."But because the focus was on caring for Derek, the fight he's gone through and all the wonderful people all over the country who have to care for those who they love, it feels nice for them.

Kate Garraway was sweetly joined by her daughter Darcey, 16, on the 2022 National Television Awards red carpet on Thursday night. The presenter, 55, is nominated for the Authored Documentary award for her powerful ITV documentary Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek.

Kate Garraway, 55, has revealed her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital again fighting sepsis.The 57-year-old first developed the condition earlier this year, two years after doctors fought to save him from coronavirus.In an update on his health, the Good Morning Britain presenter said she is once again trying to get him back home.Kate has been a carer for her spouse since he left hospital last year following a year-long battle with Covid-19.Of being his first-hand support, she told The Sun: "We all clapped for carers with vigour during the pandemic because they were saving lives right before our very eyes, but the trouble is, when the direct fear of life-or-death passes, this celebration gets quickly forgotten, but the caring goes on."It’s not sexy or the stuff of movies, like pulling someone from a burning building or giving mouth to mouth, but it’s no less vital to life."Nicola Adam's partner Ella hits back over lingerie breastfeeding picThe mother-of-two went on to say that she still remains "constantly inspired" by those who have cared for her husband during his health battle.She also told readers that doctors had left him a special message in his birthday card as Kate praised them for going above and beyond their duty.The presenter continued: "On his birthday they wrote in a card, 'We celebrate every day your braveness and strength to keep going through the pain, struggles and setbacks'."And then added, 'But today on your birthday, we want to celebrate you, Derek, the man, not the trauma, but you as a person'."The presenter said such a gesture was "care" to her "in its purest form".Sepsis is life threatening and can be hard to spot, as stated by the NHS.It happens when your immune system overreacts to an

Kate Garraway has given a health update on husband Derek Draper, as he remains in hospital after developing sepsis but she's determined to get him back home as soon as she can.

Kate Garraway hit back at her Good Morning Britain co-star Ben Shephard when he accused her of "pulling at the heartstrings" on live TV.ITV star Kate made an emotional plea to viewers on Thursday (October 13) ahead of the National Television Awards in London that evening, where she was up for an award.Kate was nominated in the Authored Documentary category for her film Caring For Derek, which shows the constant care she has to give to her husband Derek Draper, who became the UK's longest suffering Covid patient.READ MORE:GMB's Susanna Reid swipes at Ant and Dec as she says 'someone else should win at NTAs'She told viewers: "I don't think it'll be glory but it'll be lovely if it was, because caring, whether professionally or for the unpaid ones that do it for love, and there are millions of them, it rarely gets glamour. So it'll be lovely for them to get a sparkly sort of award, wouldn't it?"Susanna had just said she'd love to "bathe in Kate's glory" and Ben agreed: "Yeah," but he jokingly accused Kate of tugging at heartstrings with her poignant words.He was talking to GMB's showbiz correspondent Richard Arnold, who was giving viewers a sneak peak at the NTA ceremony from London's OVO arena.He said: "She's pulling at the heartstrings, Richard.