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.’
54-year-old Derek – who is the UK’s longest-serving Covid patient after being admitted to hospital with the virus in March 2020 – returned home from hospital in April 2021 where he received 24-hour care.
Health update: Kate Garraway revealed her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital amid his ongoing battle with Covid
Speaking at the TRIC Awards in London at Grosvenor House, Kate gave an update on her husband’s health as she said he was back in the care of medical professionals.
Kate also praised the way the couple’s two children, Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12, have supported their dad, adding: ‘They’ve been amazing – all the way.
It comes after Kate thanked her fans for locating husband Derek Draper’s medical supplies after he pleaded for “urgent help” to recover them.
While she was released from hospital last year, she still requires 24-hour care and daily medication – which Kate revealed on Friday she had accidentally left in the back of a taxi.
Details update: Derek, 54 – who was the UK’s longest-serving Covid patient after being admitted to hospital with the virus in March 2020 – returned home from hospital in April 2021
Family unity: Kate also praised the way the couple’s two children Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12, supported their dad, adding: “They’ve been amazing – all the way”
Luckily, after appealing for help on Twitter, Kate was able to track down the driver, sharing on Sunday: ‘He’s back!
“Thanks to everyone who reached out – the message got through to the wonderful driver Robert who returned it – phew and thanks to all. #happysundayeveryone.’
Kate’s campaign was launched on Friday when she tweeted: “@BC_Lostproperty help!! I just brought Derek home in a black mobility cab from the hospital for a weekend visit – and left a case with all his meds and kit out front!
“Driver recognized me but may not know it’s there – please look and contact – urgently needed!!”
Development: The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, told MailOnline at the TRIC Awards on Wednesday (pictured): “He’s fine, he’s actually in hospital so that’s a development.”
Reunited: It comes after Kate revealed fans found husband Derek Draper’s vital medical supplies after he accidentally left them in the back of a taxi
Following her plea for help, Kate’s fans rushed to her rescue as one follower revealed they actually knew the driver who was transporting the couple and was trying to contact him.
They wrote: “I know the driver Kate as she mentioned she had taken you and your husband to me this evening. I’m trying to get in touch right now.’
Other Twitter users also shared their words of support and ideas to help, with one writing: ‘Hope you get it back asap Kate. Also, sorry to hear that Derek is no longer home with you. Much love and best wishes to Derek xxxx.’
The power of Twitter: Luckily, after appealing for help on Twitter, Kate was able to track down the driver and thanked her fans for their help
With another suggesting: “Kate. If you paid by card, the driver’s details will appear on the receipt or the card company will be able to trace him.’
And a third notification: “I hope you get them back as soon as possible. Sorry to hear Derek is in hospital, I must have missed it somehow, sending love.’
Fortunately, the person who knew the driver later confirmed that he did make contact with them, with medical supplies quickly returned to Derek and Kate.
Candid: The situation came just days after Kate opened up about finding a new way to be in love with Derek after battling Covid-19
The situation came 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 “relearn” how to be close to their dad amid ongoing health battles.
Derek returned home from the hospital in April 2021 after a year-long battle and still requires 24-hour care amid his long recovery.
Speaking to Good Housekeeping, Kate said: ‘When you almost lose someone, it definitely brings everything into focus.
“In many ways, we are still learning how we are as a husband and wife, as much has changed.
“It’s the same for kids – they have to relearn the experience of being with their dad. And, of course, the greatest learning is for poor Derek.’
Kate previously admitted that if left without help for more than three days, Derek could die.
Ongoing process: The Good Morning Britain host said her children Darcy, 17, and William, 12, also had to “relearn” how to be close to their dad amid his ongoing health problems.
He’s tucked up in bed, with Kate tending to herself as she insists she’ll “never give up.”
At another point in the conversation, the presenter also talked about trying to find joy in the small moments of life after everything that has happened.
She explained: “I try to live in the moment more than ever. I’ll send an email and think, “Okay, I 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 seize those moments because when you do, you realize that life is just a collection of moments – and finding more good than bad is probably the secret to all of them.”
Sports: Derek returned home from hospital in April 2021 after a year-long battle and still needs round-the-clock care amid his long recovery
