Kate Garraway has taken to social media to congratulate one of ITV's resident doctors, Amir Khan, on his honorary doctorate.MORE: Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper takes 'serious turn for the worse'The medic took to Twitter on Thursday to share the news in a tweet that read: "Okay so this is exciting, I've been awarded an honorary doctorate in health from University of Bradford for services to health education and the work I've done with the students!"WATCH: Ben Shephard addresses Kate Garraway's absence from showUpon seeing the post, Good Morning Britain's Kate responded by writing: "Amazing and so deserved x." To which, Dr Amir replied: "Thank you so much x."MORE: Ben Shephard breaks silence after Kate Garraway cancels GMB job to care for Derek DraperREAD: Kate Garraway on marriage with husband Derek: 'So much has changed'Kate's response comes as it was revealed that her COVID-stricken husband had been rushed to hospital after "taking a serious turn".She was forced to miss GMB this week, with her co-hosts Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins sending their love. Charlotte explained: "Kate's taken some time out to be with Derek at the moment so we are sending lots of love.