Kate Garraway's husband Derek 'still terribly affected' by Covid as she provides candid health update

Kate Garraway has shone a light on the nursing team looking after her ailing husband Derek Draper and, in particular, one nurse who has stood out to her. Speaking to HELLO! for our International Women's Day digital issue, Kate opened up about the women in her life who she is most inspired by.READ: Kate Garraway suffers major setback amid Derek's health battle"On a personal level, it's a wonderful nurse, who wouldn't want to be named, who has just been so incredibly supportive to Derek and to our family," said Kate."There are usually so many people involved day to day, but I specifically watched her in particular.

Kate Garraway has reportedly suffered another misfortune following her husband Derek Draper’s long-term effects after catching Covid-19 as his business — which she took over as director of amid his health issues — has folded.The 54 year old mentioned having fears of “money running out” paying for Derek’s aftercare treatment and now a source alleges she is facing more difficulty as Derek's psychotherapy company Astra Aspera Limited has struggled to “keep going". After falling seriously ill with Covid-19 in 2020, Derek has been looked after by carers and wife Kate — leaving little time for the Good Morning Britain presenter to be able to focus on the couple's business.

Kate Garraway is sadly facing another setback amid her husband Derek Draper's ongoing health battle.MORE: Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on how kids are 'adjusting' to home life with DerekAccording to the Mail on Sunday, the business that she ran with Derek has now gone bust, just a short time after she spoke about her financial worries.WATCH: Kate Garraway describes emotional moment husband Derek was able to hug son BillyKate is said to have lost her battle to save Derek's psychotherapy company, Astra Aspera Limited, and will announce that the firm is to fold over the coming days.READ: Caring For Derek viewers defend Kate Garraway after criticism over documentaryMORE: GMB star Ben Shephard shares touching personal tribute – fans reactAstra Aspera was primarily Derek's company but in February last year, Kate was made a director in an effort to keep it running. However, now Derek is unable to work – and is unlikely to return anytime soon – Kate is struggling with a huge increase in costs.

Kate Garraway is set to face another blow as the business she shares with her husband Derek Draper has reportedly gone bust.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has opened up about caring for husband Derek Draper and her fears that she won’t be able to pay for his 24 hour care forever. During an appearance alongside ITV colleagues Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning, Kate, 54, spoke movingly about her recent documentary, Caring For Derek, and how their future looks.The mum of two, who has been providing Derek with round the clock care since he left hospital following his battle with Covid-19, admitted: “I don’t believe we can have 24 hour care forever, you know, there’s a point where money runs out.” Kate added: “It’s a big moment and I was thinking, “This isn’t sustainable.” And if there isn’t the structure there to help long-term, what are we actually going to do?” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter However, Kate said her first documentary Finding Derek led to a world-renowned US doctor contacting her and presenting the family with a brand new option, as viewers witnessed in follow-up doc Caring For Derek.

ITV viewers were left in tears just minutes into Kate Garraway's latest documentary.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the secret trip to Mexico she took with her husband Derek Draper in a bid to access specialist treatment. Good Morning Britain host Kate, 54, revealed that the couple flew 11,000 miles to Mexico after a world-renowned US doctor contacted her and arranged for Derek, 54, to visit a specialist clinic in Monterrey. Derek, who shares children Darcey, 15, and Billy, 12, with Kate, contracted COVID-19 in 2020.The virus has left him battling a number of ongoing health issues.

Once Kate Garraway was known as the slightly ditzy breakfast presenter who has traded banter with co-stars like Ben Shephard for decades. But the past two years have been life-changing for the Good Morning Britain presenter, after her husband, Derek Draper, contracted one of the UK’s worst cases of Covid-19 – leaving him a shadow of the person he once was.

Kate Garraway has spoken about feeling bother 'grief and hope' amid her husband's recovery.

Kate Garraway has given a fresh update on her husband Derek Draper while on Good Morning Britain.

Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper is still unable to speak after his brutal and lengthy Covid-19 battle. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues. He now needs round the clock care as he recovers from the lasting damage the deadly bug had on him and his body.