Kate Garraway whisked her daughter off for an evening out after admitting to having a 'tough' week'.
18.02.2022 - 15:11 / ok.co.uk
Kate Garraway has revealed she feels worried about the social workers making "several journeys" to look after her husband Derek Draper as Storm Eunice rages. 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.
ITV presenter Kate's husband needs round the clock care and she has workers coming in and out of her home to help with Derek. Now, during a segment on Good Morning Britain, Kate, also 54, expressed her concerns for the people making the long trips to help those who need care while Storm Eunice sweeps across Britain.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter During Friday 18 February's show, Ben Shephard, 47, said they received a message from a woman called Bev, who is a community care worker in Essex. Bev explained that she's "risking her life" as she "doesn't have a choice" but to drive from client to client in the extreme winds.TV star Kate, who recently said she loves her husband in a "new way" after the lasting impact of the deadly bug, responded by sharing that she's worried for the people making "several journeys" to her own home.
"I’m in that position as Dr Amir [Khan] will know in many ways with Derek," she shared. "People that are vital to keeping him safe don’t necessarily live next door, a lot of them make a lot of journeys." She added: "I’m really thinking crikey with a red warning in London, what is going to be the situation there?" The Met Office issues a rare "red warning" for southern England, including London, for Storm Eunice – which means there could be "significant disruption and
.Kate Garraway whisked her daughter off for an evening out after admitting to having a 'tough' week'.
Kate Garraway is gearing up to mark her daughter Darcey's 16th birthday this week and treated her to a special night out ahead of it.MORE: Kate Garraway's moving words to nurse who's looking after her husband Derek DraperOn Wednesday, the presenter and her teenage daughter headed out to watch Dirty Dancing at the Dominion Theatre in London – and posed for the cutest selfie together.WATCH: Kate Garraway described the emotional moment her husband Derek was able to hug their son BillyCaptioning the rare family photo, Kate wrote: "Well, what a way to celebrate your 16th birthday Eve!! @ddonstage is THE best fun & we are both in love with Johnny. And yes, Darcey has already told me no one puts her in a corner!"READ: Kate Garraway suffers major setback amid Derek's health battleRELATED: Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on how kids are adjusting to life at home with DerekAdmitting their outing comes after a "tough" week for them, the Good Morning Britain presenter added: "Just what the doctor ordered after a tough week.
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 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.
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 given an update on her husband Derek Draper’s health while revealing she’s managed to sleep for the first time in two years after taking a break from caring for her ill husband. Derek, 54, contracted Covid-19 in April 2020 and went on to spend over a year in hospital battling the virus. Since leaving hospital, Derek has needed 24 hour care from home, a large majority of which has been done by devoted wife, Kate, also 54.