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Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway said “the costs go through the roof” when a relative becomes seriously ill, because of ‘the changes you have to make to your home’ and ‘your ability to work’. The TV presenter’s husband Derek Draper, a 55-year-old former political adviser, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020 and has suffered long-lasting damage to his organs and requires daily care. Garraway has since created two documentaries detailing her family’s life as Derek battles the long-term effects, with both programmes winning a National Television Award in the authored documentary category.

Kate Garraway’s friends are desperate for her to “slow down” after the “exhausted” presenter revealed she was rushed to hospital with a suspected heart attack.The Good Morning Britain host, 56, has been juggling her demanding job with caring for her Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper, also 56. Derek was in hospital for a year after first falling ill in March 2020 and still requires almost round-the-clock medical care. Now a source has told OK! that Kate’s close friends are desperately worried about the toll the ordeal is taking on her.

Kate Garraway has shared her heartbreaking fear when it comes to her husband Derek Draper and his continued health challenges. The Good Morning Britain presenter has recently opened up about a change in his condition, saying he'd developed a "weird choking" condition that's baffling doctors.

Kate Garraway has opened up on her life with husband Derek Draper and their family with two children, Darcey and William, as she admitted that even now she worries every time their dad is rushed into hospital he'll be "taken" from them. The Good Morning Britain presenter and long-standing journalist, who became teary during a conversation with the Health Secretary earlier this month, shared all on how the family has adjusted since Derek came home after suffering from a severe bout of COVID-19 in 2020. Derek was one of the first celebrities to be diagnosed with the virus at the time, and he unfortunately developed severe complications as a result of contracting the disease before a vaccine was available.

Kate Garraway has opened up on Good Morning Britain about husband Derek Draper's latest health battle as she told of a 'nasty infection' he's suffering.

Kate Garraway made an emotional and searingly honest appearance on This Morning on Thursday, September 14, as she opened up on 'feeling like a failure' amid husband Derek's health battle. The 56 year old Good Morning Britain host and her family have endured an unthinkable few years since her husband, Derek Draper, contracted Covid-19 in 2020. The virus caused brain inflammation, kidney failure, and damage to his liver and pancreas, and Derek now receives round-the-clock care.

Kate Garraway became tearful during Thursday's Good Morning Britain as she confronted the Health Secretary Steve Barclay, revealing she had been trying to contact him to no avail. The TV presenter, 56, has been caring for her husband Derek Draper after he was left needing round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst-affected surviving Covid patient.

Kate Garraway was left trying to contain her emotions as she was given the chance to confront a government minister live on Good Morning Britain. While she wasn't hosting the show today, Kate joined Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard as a newsreader on Thursday's show (September 14).

Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper has suffered another setback by battling a "nasty infection".The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband, 56, needs round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst affected surviving Covid patient. Kate, 56, has been caring for Derek since he returned home to live with her and their two children, and has made two award-winning documentaries about what life is like for them.

Kate Garraway has shared an unboxing video as she opens the first copy of her new book, The Strength of Love, which details her life caring for her husband Derek Draper after he fell ill with Covid. Posting a video to Instagram, the Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, penned the caption: "Now it all feels real!! Tomorrow my new book #strengthoflove is published (link in bio) so excited for you to see it & really hope it helps YOU!! "Strange slightly nerve-wracking feeling now it’s so close - wondering whether my brutal honesty was the right way to go?!! "But sugar coating never helps anyone in the long term and would be so unfair on the millions of others who don’t have a voice in the way I am so lucky too." She continued: "Let me know your thoughts when you get your hands on one like I did today.

Kate Garraway has revealed she nearly suffered a heart attack from the stress of caring for her Covid-stricken husband. Derek Draper, 56, suffered severe complications from contracting the virus in March 2020 and now requires round-the-clock care.

Kate Garraway has shared a poignant message on her wedding anniversary after sharing a worrying update on her husband Derek Draper. The Good Morning Britain host had taken to social media to inform her fans and followers of her latest interview and cover shoot with The Sunday Times Magazine.

Kate Garraway has shared a fresh update on her husband Derek Draper's health, revealing a new condition he has developed that is 'baffling' doctors. The Good Morning Britain star has been helping care for Derek since early 2020 after he contracted Coronationvirus.

Kate Garraway has shared that her health-stricken husband Derek Draper 'choked and turned blue' in a recent 'near miss'. Derek is suffering from the devastating effects of Covid after he contracted it in 2020. He now receives round the clock care.

Kate Garraway opened up on how she was overcome with emotion following her last conversation with Fiona Phillips. TV presenter Fiona, 62, this week revealed she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease last year after suffering from brain fog and anxiety - which had left her feeling a ‘shadow of herself’.The former GMTV star at first thought the symptoms she was experiencing were down to the menopause - but further tests discovered that she was suffering from the heartbreaking condition.

Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper has been rushed to hospital following her "extraordinary" recognition at Windsor Castle last week, where she was awarded an MBE. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, was officially handed the honour by the Prince of Wales, 41, during a ceremony at on Wednesday (28 June) in recognition of her services to broadcasting, journalism and charity.

Kate Garraway said her husband Derek Draper “burst into tears” as she was awarded an MBE - but Prince William was “not allowed” to console him. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, was officially handed the honour by the Prince of Wales, 41, during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday to recognise her services to broadcasting, journalism and charity. Her proud husband Derek, 55, attended the ceremony to support his wife in a rare public appearance and was visibly moved by the occasion.

Kate Garraway has revealed the sweet comment Prince William made to her as she was awarded an MBE on Wednesday.

Kate Garraway has been awarded an MBE by Prince William, with her husband Derek Draper proudly watching on.The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, received the award in honour of her services to broadcasting, journalism charity. Kate dressed elegantly for the occasion, donning a stylish cream dress with pleated detail at the skirt and a high neckline at the top. She paired this with a matching cream belt and a pair of light pink heels.

Emotional pictures have shown the moment Kate Garraway was watched by her husband Derek Draper as she was awarded her MBE. It was revealed at the end of 2021 that the Good Morning Britain presenter would be receiving the honour in recognition for her services to broadcasting, journalism, and charity.

Kate Garraway has revealed husband Derek Draper has started speaking again, three years after falling ill with Covid-19. The former lobbyist was left close to death on several occasions since he caught the virus at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, and is now confined to a wheelchair, requiring care 24-hours a day. Garraway, 56, was discussing her other half’s health during Thursday’s Loose Women when she shared that he was able to now whisper, a milestone in his recovery.

Kate Garraway has reminisced about a memorable meeting she had with King Charles ahead of the Coronation this weekend. Kate, 56, who is a regular host on Good Morning Britain appeared on Lorraine on May 5 to chat to Lorraine Kelly during a Coronation special of her weekly morning show.

Good Morning Britain viewers were too distracted to focus on the show at hand as they were left surprised by what the ITV show's host Kate Garraway was wearing.The 55 year old presenter, who recently delighted fans by sharing a sweet snap of her husband Derek Draper, appeared on Friday's edition of the ITV show in a colourful ensemble that made it hard for some fans to focus on the topics being covered. Mother-of-two Kate's bright green dress, which featured a high neckline, was heavily patterned with several fruits, including bananas, oranges and lemons.

Kate Garraway has shared a new 'special' update on ill-stricken husband Derek Draper with a heart-warming photo over the weekend. Taking to her Instagram account, the Good Morning Britain presenter posted a picture of Derek out of hospital and in the garden for a spot of gardening with the family. It comes after the TV host last week revealed the former political advisor - who became the longest suffering Covid patient in the UK, after spending 13 months in hospital - was back again in hospital for some treatment.

Kate Garraway has revealed on Sunday that husband Derek Draper is home from hospital. The Good Morning Britain presenter shared the news on Instagram where she posted photos of her, Draper, 55, and their children Darcey, 17, and Billy, 13, enjoying a spot of gardening. In one photo, the 55-year-old was seen smiling alongside her husband while their kids and extended family members posed behind, while another image saw Garraway planting a tree in her front garden.

Kate Garraway and her family marked Earth Day over the weekend by planting a magnolia tree in their garden. Kate, 55, explained that she’d been tending to plants with her two children’s grandad when the whole family appeared out of nowhere. The Good Morning Britain star’s fans were delighted by the fun family snaps she posted on social media, but were particularly happy to see Kate’s husband Derek Draper, who she cosied up to for a selfie.

Kate Garraway surprised her Good Morning Britain co-host when she suddenly revealed what she'll be up to this weekend before explaining the special plan. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Friday (April 21) alongside Adil Ray.

Kate Garraway has revealed husband Derek Draper is back in hospital as she detailed his tearful meeting with music icon Elton John earlier this week. The broadcaster said she, Draper and their kids, Darcey, 17, and Billy, 13, were left in tears when John dedicated his hit, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, to them during a recent gig at London’s O2 arena.

Kate Garraway was left trying to simmer down a debate about protests on the show when she hit back: "You're not talking to me." The presenter was back on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (April 20) days after a rare, emotional, night out with her husband Derek Draper.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the intense preparations it took in order for her husband Derek Draper to attend a once-in-a-lifetime concert by Sir Elton John, as she revealed it took “weeks of planning” and very nearly didn’t happen at all. Former lobbyist Derek, 55, has been caught in an intense health struggle over the past three years after suffering with the gruelling aftermath of Covid-19, something which now requires constant care.

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper reportedly recieved a special shoutout when they enjoyed a rare night out at an Elton John gig. The iconic singer is currently wowing tens of thousands of fans each night with a string of shows at London's O2 arena on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Kate Garraway’s husband, Derek Draper, was pictured on the way to the shops with his carer in a rare public appearance since first catching Covid-19 back in 2020. At the height of the pandemic, author and former political lobbyist Derek caught the virus and has been battling the repercussions ever since.The family was forced to miss a trip because of Derek’s health, with Good Morning Britain host Kate, 55, also speaking candidly about the financial impact of is care and providing for her family.

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway is reportedly planning a trip across the world to find pioneering treatment for her husband Derek Draper.The ITV favourite, 55, has been the prime caregiver to her husband since he faced severe medical complications after contracting long-Covid back in 2020. Former lobbyist and political adviser Derek, also 55, contracted the virus almost three years ago, having been rushed to hospital in an ambulance, placed on a ventilator and induced into a coma after falling ill in the same March that the UK went into its first national lockdown.

Echo. READ MORE: Dawn French's 'huge t***' tour poster cleared by watchdog after 'offence' complaintsKate has shared an insight into her life at home with Derek and the children on Giovanna Fletcher's podcast Journey To Magic. Three years after her husband first faced life-changing challenges amid his covid battle, the broadcaster has revealed that her husband is "very damaged" but is still making progress every day.

Blackburn student posted a picture of herself wearing glasses, with food in her mouth, putting a thumb up to the camera. She captioned the picture: "Today locked outside my house because I'm an idiot with my little boy crying because he's got a stomach sickness bug. He's pooed on my coat and on my joggers.

her husband after he fell into a coma for months after catching the coronavirus in 2020. Broadcaster Kate Garraway has explained her husband, Derek Draper, is home with his family but recquires round-the-clock care. The former political advisor spent 13 months in hospital, and became the longest-suffering coronavirus patient in the UK.

Chorley, has had a long health battle after contracting the virus at the start of the pandemic in 2020. The 55-year-old was hospitalised for over a year and did not return home until April 2021. During the height of the pandemic, the former Southlands High School and Runshaw College pupil became the UK's longest inpatient in a hospital to be treated.