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Ben Shephard lost for words over Kate Garraway's 'tough' insight into husband Derek's life
Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard has admitted he didn't know what to say after tuning into Kate Garraway's latest documentary, Caring For Derek, which aired last night.Taking to Twitter, the ITV host praised his friend and colleague for sharing her family's "tough" story, which follows her husband Derek Draper's recovery from long Covid, almost two years after contracting the virus.In view of his 793,300 followers, the ITV personality gushed over his friend for being brave enough to share her family's story.Ben wrote: "I don’t have the words to describe how proud + inspired I am by my wonderful friend @kategarraway."It's such a tough personal story but one she’s sharing for those that don’t have the voice."I am so lucky to call her a friend, even if I have to endlessly tidy up after her," he added alongside a cheeky face emoji.The star also shared a smiley snap of him and Kate standing together while grinning from ear to ear.Ben's tweet comes the morning after Kate's follow-up documentary to Finding Derek was aired.Kate has kept the public up-to-date with Derek’s condition ever since he started battling coronavirus in March 2020, when he became so ill that doctors were forced to put him into an induced coma.Recently, the GMB star told how an eminent doctor in the States had reached out to her after seeing the first documentary, suggesting that Derek take the flight across the Atlantic for further treatment.Derek had to undergo oxygen and pressure tests to check he was able to cope with the 16-hour transatlantic flight, but has since successfully managed to make the journey.The former lobbyist has received specialist treatment at a clinic in Monterrey and is set to return for 28 days next month, while healthcare
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Kate Garraway sleeps ‘for first time in two years’ after leaving Derek Draper
Kate Garraway, 54, discussed on Good Morning Britain today her situation at home while her husband, Derek Draper, 54, recovers from Covid.She admitted she had not been able to have much sleep since he was diagnosed back in March 2020.Speaking to hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, Kate explained she had been staying with some friends while Derek’s sister looks after him.The broadcaster said: "If I'm looking a bit puffy-eyed this morning, it's not because I've been crying or I've been disturbed for once.“It’s because my lovely friend Claire and her husband Chris have been looking after me and I've slept for the first time in about two years."She continued: "Actually, Derek's sister Di is with Derek so he's doing good.“And he's been having some more tests and some more things that we've been waiting a long time for."But Kate has not left Derek’s side during his gruelling battle, which saw him become so ill that doctors were forced to put him into an induced coma.She revealed that she even accompanied Derek on an 11,000-mile trip to Mexico for specialist treatment.The ITV star last year released Finding Derek, a documentary that detailed her family’s struggles during Derek’s 13 months in hospital.The documentary saw great success and earned Kate a National Television Award last year.Following its release, a US doctor reached out to Kate after seeing her husband’s journey and advised her that he takes a trip over to the specialist clinic in Mexico.Derek had to undergo oxygen and pressure tests to check he was able to endure the 16-hour journey.Once the checks were complete, he received treatment at a clinic in Monterrey and is set to return for 28 days next month.During his return to the UK, healthcare professionals will
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Kate Garraway defends new doc as she's accused of 'parading Derek in public’ by viewer
Kate Garraway will be returning with a new documentary this evening called Caring For Derek.This will feature more insight into her looking after her husband who was diagnosed with Covid in March 2020.As fans of the Good Morning Britain presenter will know, her husband Derek Draper has been dealing with the brutal aftermath of Covid.The former political lobbyist was hospitalised after catching the virus and put in an induced coma.He is now at home but still requires around-the-clock care.A new documentary sharing updates on his condition will air on ITV tonight.Ahead of its release, Kate has been sharing insight into his condition.However, not everyone has had positive things to say about her documentary.One Twitter user named Brian Snape wrote: “I genuinely hope he makes as full a recovery as possible.“Sadly I still can’t reconcile how Derek’s alleged inability to communicate ties in with him consenting to Kate parading him in front of the public.“That’s never sat comfortably with me.”Kate was quick to reply, as she urged him to watch the television show.She penned: “If you watch the doc tonight you will see xx.”Another follower named @o2brain wrote to her with their concerns.They tweeted: “I feel for Derek & Kate - but I’m 20 years post stroke with paralysis and epilepsy, and my wife is 4 years with cancer and 7 spinal fractures.“We get NO help, and have NO savings, but have to get on with life.”The GMB host then replied: “It’s for people like you that we want to shine a light on the issues & share the challenges.“Do let me know your thoughts after watching it xxx.”In another message to her 487,000 followers, Kate shared how she was “so proud” of the documentary.She penned: “So proud of the work the doc team & @itv
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Kate Garraway opens up on husband Derek's breakthrough after being unable to talk
Kate Garraway, 54, gave an insight into her life as her husband Derek Draper's carer amid his struggles following the aftermath of his battle with Covid.The former Labour lobbyist has suffered one of the worst cases of coronavirus in the country after being admitted to hospital in March 2020 and then being placed in a coma.When Derek, 54, emerged from his medically-induced coma his body had been affected by the virus affecting major organs including his heart and lungs.Kate's other half is now back in the family home with their two children Billy, 12, and Darcy, 15, receiving 24-hour care.The Good Morning Britain presenter admitted that he "can't respond" as she opened up about his struggles to conversate with the family.But the broadcaster detailed a breakthrough as she detailed a candid moment between Derek and their daughter Darcey, 15, who is currently studying for her mock GCSE exams.Speaking in a new interview, Kate explained that having her other half back at home has given him strength."Darcey is doing her GCSE mocks at the moment in economics, which was one of Derek’s subjects at university," Kate told Daily Mail's You magazine."She mentioned a bit of terminology; I didn’t understand it, and she said: 'Is that right, Dad?' And he said: 'No.' And actually he was right, she was wrong!"The Life Stories presenter continued: "So every day there are moments when you get affirmation that he’s very much still 'in' there, then also moments where he seems lost and unable to express anything."So you feel like, 'But how do we get more of ‘Derek’ out?' It’s an emotional rollercoaster."The GMB presenter also opened up about his speech and his ability to speak.Kate explained that it's "really hard" to have conversations but he
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Kate Garraway and Derek Draper secretly flew 11,000 miles to Mexico for treatment: ‘He’s desperate to get better’
Kate Garraway has revealed she and husband Derek Draper made a secret trip to Mexico in the hope of getting him specialist treatment to aid his recovery from the ongoing effects of Covid-19. Derek, 54, had been one of the worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic, becoming ill in March 2020 and spending a year in hospital, much of which was in an induced coma to help his body fight off the infection.The former lobbyist was left with damage all over his body, including kidney failure, holes in his lungs and damage to his heart and liver.Kate revealed that they had made the 11,000-mile trip after lockdown restrictions were eased as Derek is ‘desperate to get better’ having been left needing round-the-clock care.The couple had met with a world-renowned American doctor in Monterrey, who’d got in touch with them after seeing Derek’s battle on TV.A specialist travel nurse was on hand to ensure Derek’s safety on the long journey after he had undergone multiple tests to check he was fit to make the journey, with Kate revealing he was ‘aware of what was going on the whole time.’He’s undergone oxygen and pressure tests ahead of the 16-hour flight to check that his body would be able to cope with flying on such a long journey.She told The Sun: ‘It took weeks and weeks of planning, and when I told Derek about this place he was excited.

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