Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital amid his ongoing battle with long-term Covid.
The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, told MailOnline at the TRIC Awards on Wednesday: ‘He’s fine, he’s actually back in hospital so that’s a development. Here we are. I don’t know what I can say.
Derek, 54 – who is the UK’s longest-suffering Covid patient after being admitted to hospital with the virus in March 2020 – returned home from hospital in April 2021, where he received round-the-clock care.
Health update: Kate Garraway revealed her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital amid his ongoing battle with long Covid
Speaking at the TRIC Awards at Grosvenor House in London, Kate gave an update on her husband’s health, saying he was back in the care of medical professionals.
Kate also praised the way the couple’s two children, Darcy, 16, and Billy, 12, have supported their dad, adding: “They’ve been amazing – all the way.”
It comes after Kate thanked her fans for tracking down husband Derek Draper’s medical supplies after she pleaded for “urgent help” to retrieve them.
Despite being discharged from hospital last year, he still requires round-the-clock care and daily medication – which Kate revealed on Friday she accidentally left in the back of a taxi.
Details update: Derek, 54 – who was the UK’s longest-suffering Covid patient after being admitted to hospital with the virus in March 2020 – returned home from hospital in April 2021.
Family unit: Kate also praised the way the couple’s two children, Darcy, 16, and Billy, 12, have supported their dad, adding: “They’ve been amazing – all the way through.”
Luckily, after appealing for help on Twitter, Kate was able to track down the driver, sharing on Sunday: ‘It’s back!
“Thanks to everyone who reached out – the message got through to the lovely driver Robert who returned it – ugh and thanks to everyone. #happyweekend everyone.’
Kate’s campaign began on Friday when she tweeted: “@BC_Lostproperty help!! I’ve just brought Derek home in a mobile black cab from hospital for a weekend visit – and left a box of all his meds and kit out front!
“Driver recognized me but may not know it’s there – please look and get in touch – urgently needed!!”
Development: The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, told MailOnline at the TRIC Awards on Wednesday (pictured): “He’s fine, he’s actually back in hospital so that’s a development”
Reunited: It comes after Kate revealed fans tracked down husband Derek Draper’s vital medical supplies after she accidentally left them in the back of a taxi
Following her plea for help, Kate’s fans were quick to come to her aid as one follower revealed they actually knew the driver who transported the couple and was trying to contact him.
They wrote: “I know the driver Kate as he mentioned taking you and your husband to my place tonight. I’m trying to connect right now.
Other Twitter users also shared their words of support and ideas for help, with one writing: “I hope you get this back as soon as possible Kate. Also sorry to hear that Derek is no longer home with you all. Much love and best wishes to Derek xxxx.’
The power of Twitter: Luckily, after reaching out for help on Twitter, Kate was able to track down the driver and thanked her fans for their help
With another suggestion: “Kate. If you paid by card, the driver’s details will be on the receipt or the card company should be able to trace it.
And a third shared: “I hope you return them as soon as possible. Sorry to hear Derek is in hospital, I must have missed him somehow, sending love.
Fortunately, the person who knew the driver later confirmed that he had indeed contacted them, and the medical supplies were quickly returned to Derek and Kate.
Outspoken: The situation comes just days after Kate opened up about finding a new way to be in love with Derek following his battle with Covid-19
The situation comes just days after Kate opened up about finding a new way to be in love with Derek following his battle with Covid-19.
The presenter said her children Darcy, 17, and William, 12, also had to “learn” how to be around their father amid his ongoing health problems.
Derek returned home from hospital in April 2021 after a year-long battle and still requires round-the-clock care in the midst of his lengthy recovery.
Speaking to Good Housekeeping, Kate said: ‘When you almost lose someone, it certainly brings everything into focus.
“In many ways, we are still learning who we are as husband and wife, as so much has changed.
“It’s the same for the children – they have to relearn the experience of being with their father.” And of course, the biggest learning is for poor Derek.
Kate had previously admitted that if left unattended for more than three days, Derek could die.
Ongoing trial: The Good Morning Britain presenter said her children Darcy, 17, and William, 12, also have to ‘learn’ how to be around their father amid ongoing health problems
He is bedridden, with Kate doing much of the care herself as she insists she will “never give him up”.
Elsewhere in the chat, the host also talks about trying to find joy in the small moments in life after everything that’s happened.
She explained: “I try to live in the moment more than ever. I’ll send an email and think, “Okay, I’ve sent the email. There’s nothing more I can do about it now, so I’ll just look out the window and notice how beautiful the sky is.
“I really try to capture those moments because when you do, you realize that life is just a collection of moments – and finding more good ones than bad ones is probably the secret to it all.”
Struggles: Derek returned home from hospital in April 2021 after a year-long battle and still requires round-the-clock care during his long recovery
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