The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "It's incredible what they've done with a disease that nobody knows how to cure," added Garraway. The Power Of Hope by Kate Garraway (Transworld Publishers Ltd, 20). What he had is what is called a prolonged disorder of consciousness, which means that there is some reaction, Garraway told the BBC on Tuesday, shortly before the documentary aired. Kate explained: With Derek for a lot of his time, he was in a coma, and everyday the nurses would go in, of course we couldnt, his family couldnt, and they would go in and I just thought it was miraculous because they would say, 'Good morning Derek, how are you this morning?. His liver and heart and blood vessels have been affected.. 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Like this story? He was a lot of memory but accessing it is limited. Former political adviser Derek Draper, 53, was admitted in March last year with. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. And she is now set to share another glimpse into his progress in a follow-up programme called Caring For Derek, which is due to air next week. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Kate Garraway has revealed to Good Housekeeping she was told Derek had the worst Covid infection' of any living patient, Sign up for free to get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. She writes: His messages became more and more desperate. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Kate Garraway: I feel like he is in an ocean of unconsciousness and sometimes he comes up to the surface.. It is still uncertain what the long-term impact of COVID-19 will have on Derek, but Kate has said that the former Labour advisor still faces many "challenges". pic.twitter.com/SbyVYqVj02. What will happen if children catch coronavirus? When he started feeling unwell at the end of March, Derek had initially thought it was a side effect of the new painkillers he was taking for a long-term shoulder injury and sinusitis as he didnt have a cough or temperature. While the doctors are still unable to say whether Draper will recover or not - or how soon - the presenter is certain that her family's life must now begin to return to normality. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. "While the doctors made it very clear they wouldn't have allowed him home if there was any risk to his health, I said: "I'm not pushing you to something that's not right [am I]?' Mr Draper has been been taken off all support machines and breathing apparatus but will receive 24-hour care at their newly adapted north London home. 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KATE Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek "still can't move" after his life was "devastated" by Covid-19. She explained that his situation still changes day by day: If they say this has improved today you dont feel the euphoria youd like because you have this feeling the next day something else will have gone wrong. "Like Captain Tom walking around his garden and lovely Sister Anthea Allen at my local hospital, St George's in Tooting, who had all these local people making food and cakes for the nurses.". Kate Garraway has revealed that husband Derek Draper is back in hospital (Getty Images) Kate Garraway has said her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital following his Covid battle. "Then I said, 'I love you, I love you,' and the doctors said, 'he's gone, he's under,' and that was it - that was the last time I spoke to him.". Derek, who currently needs 24-hour care following his year-long fight back to health from coronavirus, returned home for the first time last month. The pair married in 2005 and have two children, who both appeared in the documentary. Promotional price valid until April 28. TV presenter Kate Garraway has revealed the heart-breaking text messages that her husband sent her before he was put into an induced coma during his year-long battle against Covid. Garraway stressed she "didn't want to scare people", as the damage her husband has sustained is "incredibly rare". She added that even though the news was "amazing", she was also "trying to balance the emotions of the next stage". Follow us on Facebook or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. 2023 Cable News Network. "As we pulled up, I could see two little faces, Darcey and Billy [their children] looking out the window, and I could literally see them go, 'He's here,'" she told her Good Morning Britain colleagues. Derek remains in hospital, with Kate revealing near the end of last year that his first words after his ordeal were "pain" which mouthed to nurses looking after him. Doctors do not know why the virus has had such a destructive effect on Drapers health and have said it is unlikely he will make a full recovery, Garraway said. Its that simple.. ", READ:Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on husband Derek Draper's health battle, MORE: Kate Garraway reveals bittersweet reaction to parting from Derek Draper for first time in two years, Doctors told Kate in June 2021 that if they didnt see improvement within two years of Derek contracting Covid that there was"very little chance of him making any meaningful recovery. It was a stable day yesterday and I'm learning Adil that stable is sometimes good. But the disease can also attack virtually the entire body, leaving some people with damage to their lungs, kidneys, liver, heart, brain or nervous system, doctors have found. The GMB star, 54, was pictured with . He was placed in an induced coma for 10 weeks but is now coronavirus free; however, the illness has dramatically impacted his vital organs. Kate and Derek were accompanied by a specialist travel nurse to ensure his safety. A number of British TV personalities shared messages of support after the program aired. I have tried to do him and all those who love him justice, and his love and life are present in every line. Adil added: "We're all watching you and how you're dealing with such a terrible situation and how you're dealing with it with such grace and positivity. I think he thought I persuaded the doctors to put him in the coma. Garraway has also written a book, The Power of Hope, which she hopes can help others facing crises. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has opened up on her husband Derek Draper's health condition after he contracted COVID-19 in 2020. Ahead of her second ITV documentary on Derek's Covid battle, Caring For Derek, Kate revealed that she accompanied her husband on an 11,000-mile trip to Mexico for cutting-edge medical. The broadcast shone a light on the most severe cases of Covid-19, and the subsequent complications it can cause even in younger people. Kate Garraway and Derek Draper, a former political adviser, married in 2005, Kate Garraway is an ITV presenter, broadcaster and journalist. You are on this precipice trying to hold on to him and there are moments when he bubbles up and you have some contact, predominantly at the moment on FaceTime because of the Covid restrictions, she said. Free UK delivery on orders over 20. His condition quickly worsened and he was put in a medically induced coma by doctors as Kate and the couple's children Billy and Darcy were unable to visit him due to lockdown restrictions. 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know, The $5.99 secret behind Gwyneth Paltrows glowing skin, Wedding lists 2023: what every couple will be wishing for. "What we want is up days but a non down day is something to celebrate as well. She confirmed he is now free of the virus but in a critical condition. Kate Garraway reveals secret trip to Mexico with Derek Draper for specialist treatment, Kate Garraway's family home is a retreat for her husband Derek photos, Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on husband Derek Draper's health battle, Kate Garraway reveals bittersweet reaction to parting from Derek Draper for first time in two years, Kate Garraway's home is a sanctuary for Derek Draper. This is a doctor who works in the US and he's been working for 13 years on clinical trials of this treatment and he is just at the point of waiting for approval on it and of course, 11 years ago there was no such thing as Covid so he's been looking at it for other things. Kate Garraway has said she does not know whether her husband will ever have any kind of life again in an interview describing the horror story of his year with coronavirus. Kate Garraway has said she does not know whether her husband will ever have any kind of life again in an interview describing the "horror story" of his year with coronavirus. Kate Garraway has confessed that her relationship with husband Derek Draper has changed in the wake of his long road to recovery from COVID-19. 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KATE Garraway today revealed her husband Derek Draper is facing a very lengthy wait for Long Covid care. Good Morning Britain anchor Kate and her family have been through hell over the past year after former Labour aide Derek was taken into hospital with symptoms of coronavirus. "I will ease off, I'm just very aware at the moment and it's a whole new team. "Theres a huge amount of hope for him to improve. The TV star chronicled her husbands fight with the illness in the documentary Finding Derek, which won a National Television Award last year. There have been lots of little positives - moments of recognition and reaction.. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Due to the pandemic, Kate and their children were not allowed to visit Derek, and she admitted it was a shock seeing him when she was finally able to call him via FaceTime with the nurses as he had lost eight stone and looked so ill and had tubes coming out of him. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Garraway is the co-anchor of ITV's Good Morning Britain, as well as a presenter on Smooth Radio, while Draper is an author and former Labour political aide. Draper and Garraway tied the knot in 2005 and have two children together - son Billy, 12, and 15-year-old daughter Darcey. By Naomi Gordon 21/01/2021 Kate Garraway has. "The problem is I have huge hope and massive positivity and will never give up on that because Derek is the core of our lives, but at the same time I have absolute uncertainty," she added. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The topic arose after Katepreviously statedthat she wanted to give Derek her blood in an attempt to help him recover,andAdil praised her for being "so inspiring" to viewers. When asked how her husband is mentally in February 2022, Kate told Ben Shephard and Dr. Hilary Jones: "Idon't know about mental wellbeing if I'm absolutely honest because he is still so affected in terms of communication and mobility that I wouldn't feel qualified to say whether it had had an impact in terms of depression and anxiety. The broadcaster has revealed that she accompanied Draper - who is currently bed-bound - on a trip to Mexico where he received specialist treatment. Kate Garraway has shared that her husband Derek Draper is still terribly affected by his long battle with COVID. ", 'We've got to stay positive! He has no underlying health conditions. Good Morning Britain . The Telegraph's Michael Hogan called the hour-long film "powerful, poignant and admirably candid". By Holly Fleet 15:11, Sun, Sep 20, 2020 . Derek Draper has been bedridden since contractingcoronavirus in March 2020. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Garraway confirmed her partner Derek Draper was put into an induced coma with the virus, nearly 10 weeks ago. Kate has been open about Dereks health issues, talking regularly onGood Morning Britainand in her NTA-winning documentaryFinding Derek. Draper was hospitalised in March 2020 and spent much of the year in an induced coma, before being allowed to return home in April last . Kate Garraways husband, Derek Draper, has been in hospital since the start of April with coronavirus, but the presenter has revealed he is one of five people in the world to have been so badly affected by complications of the virus. He is set to return to Monterey next . He returned home in April last year but now needs round the clock care. After consulting ITV's Dr Hilary Jones, Garraway decided to phone for an ambulance. They were heart-breaking to read.. What's he waiting for? After more 373 days in hospital, Derek was allowed home earlier this month. Kate shared that she regularly gets up every two hours in the night to help the overnight carer move Derek in bed, as well as changing his bed linenseven times a day. In a documentary that aired on ITV on Tuesday, Garraway, also 53, detailed the severity of his condition and spoke to others who have experienced serious cases of long Covid., Dereks is an extreme case. 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