Derek Draper: Last News

Kate Garraway told Good Morning Britain viewers she faced 'another crisis' and had to make a trip to hospital.

Kate Garraway, 55, revealed in a special hospital broadcast that husband Derek Draper has been offered follow-up appointments which will be dated "four years from the impact" of his initial diagnosis.The Good Morning Britain star was putting on a brave face yesterday as she revealed to her fans that she has just purchased a six-foot tall Christmas tree.Kate shared a photo of herself grappling with the giant tree with a huge grin on her face after bringing it home.She joked to her 1.1 million followers: "So they say it takes a village to raise a child ..

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway is making sure this Christmas is one to remember as her husband Derek Draper continues his health battle.

GMB viewers were concerned when Kate Garraway was absent from the show on Friday morning.

Kate Garraway has shared her reaction to seeing former Health Secretary Matt Hancock on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! after her husband's health battles.

Kate Garraway, 55, has battled the trauma of her long Covid suffering husband Derek Draper's health setbacks, and on top of that has been aghast at the current state of British politics.

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 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.

Paddy McGuinness shared how he spent his evening after skipping the National Television Awards. The Bolton-born TV star was nowhere to be seen as his ex-wife Christine looked stunning as she walked the red carpet ahead of the showbiz ceremony on Thursday evening (October 13).

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.

Susanna Reid was quick to hit back at Ben Shephard's suggestion about her invite to the National Television Awards on Thursday evening. The big showbiz bash will finally take place tonight (October 13) after being postponed from September following the Queen's death.

Kate Garraway has said her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital after saying he is still "damaged" from the effects of Coronavirus. The former political advisor is believed to be the worst-affected living Covid patient in the UK after spending 13 months in hospital between March 2020 and April 2021 after contracting the virus.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital after developing sepsis again, two months after he initially contracted it back in August.MORE: GMB's Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on Derek Draper's healthThe presenter made the new revelation ahead of attending Thursday's National Television Awards, where her second documentary, Caring for Derek, about her husband's battle is up for an award in the 'Authored Documentary' category.WATCH: Kate Garraway finds reason to smile amid Derek's health woesWriting for the Sun on the eve of the awards to highlight the important role that carers have, Kate admitted: "Derek is back in hospital after developing sepsis that again threatened his life and we are again fighting to get him home, but I remain constantly inspired by those around him - not just for their expertise but for their loving care."READ: Inside Kate Garraway and husband Derek's treasured wedding amid 'changed' marriageRELATED: Kate Garraway's major home renovations for husband Derek revealedShe also admitted to feeling "guilty" for asking viewers to vote for her documentary to win. Kate won at last year's NTAs"When Caring for Derek was nominated, I was of course very honoured but I had mixed feelings about asking people to vote for the film.I was worried and guilty about asking for more support when so many have already sent their good wishes."Kate's latest confession comes just days after she marked World Mental Health Day by sharing a rare video with fans in which she touched upon her own struggles.Kate, 55, revealed on camera that she has, at times, felt "frustrated, emotional and depressed" while caring for her beloved husband.

Kate Garraway has revealed husband Derek Draper, 54, is back in hospital as he continues to battle complications after contracting sepsis in August.The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, is set to attend the National Television Awards on Thursday as her second documentary about her husband's health woes has been nominated.Derek is one of the UK's longest-suffering patients of Covid after being admitted to hospital with the virus in March 2020, only returning to the family's London home in April 2021, where he receives round-the-clock care.Kate has since addressed her husband's health battle and admitted she feels "guilty" asking fans to vote for her as they have supported her during her family's phlight.Her admission comes after she revealed Derek returned to hospital in August amid complications with sepsis.Speaking to The Sun, Kate said: "Derek is back in hospital after developing sepsis that again threatened his life and we are again fighting to get him home, but I remain constantly inspired by those around him - not just for their expertise but for their loving care."Addressing her nomination, she went on: "When Caring for Derek was nominated, I was of course very honoured but I had mixed feelings about asking people to vote for the film."I was worried and guilty about asking for more support when so many have already sent their good wishes."But now too many have got in touch saying 'please shout it from the rooftops’ for me to ignore!"Kate said she feels she is one of the "lucky ones" as she admitted Derek's health "hung in the balance".He had faced sepsis in August after developing a kidney infection which led to dangerous complications.Derek was at risk of losing a kidney after contracting sepsis but was able to

Kate Garraway has announced Derek Draper has been admitted to hospital again following complications caused by contracting sepsis earlier this year. The 54 year old husband of the Good Morning Britain presenter has been battling health issues since catching Covid-19 in 2020. While he returned home to round-the-clock care in 2021, he's been in and out of the hospital ever since he contracted the virus.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway, 55, videoed herself in her back garden thanking viewers and fans for voting for her ITV documentary Caring for Derek to pick up a prize at the upcoming National Television Awards (NTAs). As part of the video, Kate took the opportunity to share how she sometimes feels “frustrated, emotional and depressed" caring for her husband Derek Draper, 55, who is one of the UK’s longest-suffering COVID-19 patients.The TV personality said: “In the documentary [Caring For Derek] you saw me frustrated, depressed, emotional, and I've been all of those and more in recent weeks and months.“Because that's the thing with caring, you want it to carry on because you want the person to be surviving and still with you, so that you can care for them.“But there isn't an end point and it doesn't get any easier.”Speaking on World Mental Health Day, Kate added: “As much as you don’t begrudge doing it, it is very very hard.”With the cost of living crisis looming over many carers and their loved ones, Kate has partnered with multiple charities to continue supporting those who are looking after loved ones or who work as carers on a daily basis.One charity, Carers First, found the shocking statistic that 93 percent of carers say that they “can’t sleep because they are so terrified about the future".“More than half say that they have severe mental health problems,” Kate explained.“Let's be honest, every single one of us in this country will either need care ourselves or will have to be a carer for someone at some point in our lives.“It’s just the way life is.

Kate Garraway has shared a candid message about her life caring for her husband Derek Draper in a social media post on World Mental Health Day. The Good Morning Britain star shared a video of her speaking to the camera on Instagram on Monday (October 10).

Kate Garraway has spoken candidly about her experience of caring for husband Derek Draper.MORE: Inside Kate Garraway and husband Derek's treasured wedding amid 'changed' marriageDerek's health has been in decline since he contracted coronavirus in 2020 with Kate stepping to care for him, as well as raise their two children, and continue with her career. WATCH: Kate Garraway reveals the sweet words husband Derek told her ahead of return to workTaking to Instagram this week to mark World Mental Health Day, the Good Morning Britain star shared a rare video with fans in which she touched upon her own struggles.READ: Kate Garraway returns to work following 'mourning' with sweet messageMORE: Kate Garraway's major home renovations for husband Derek revealedKate, 55, revealed on camera that she has, at times, felt "frustrated, emotional and depressed" while caring for her beloved husband.A post shared by Kate Garraway (@kategarraway)Kate spoke about caring for Derek in a new Instagram postReferring to her acclaimed documentary, Finding Derek, she said: "In the documentary, you saw me frustrated, depressed, emotional.

Kate Garraway has opened up about feeling "depressed" while caring for her husband, Derek Draper. The broadcaster and Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, has been caring for Derek since his health dramatically deteriorated after contracting Covid-19 in 2020.

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