Kate Garraway Opens Up On Telling Derek’s Story and Fighting For Carer Support | This Morning
Last night Kate’s documentary ‘Derek’s story’ aired, telling the events of the final six months of his life. Viewers saw an insight into his progress, both physically and mentally, as well as the hugely demanding daily care services he needed. Derek sadly passed on 3rd January 2024, but Kate is determined to help transform the social care system to support people in a similar position who are struggling to manage life as a carer and the financial burden it brings.
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I think she is doing a great job speaking out on behalf of carers and the financial burden they are in.
Kate is an amazing human who is fighting and advocating for every carer out there who are voiceless. Anyone who has anything negative to say about her has serious issues and need to take their negativity somewhere else. Humans are full of judgemental behaviours. Kate your humanity and compassion is what makes you great.
The long term Covid response Derek had seems like it’s very very rare. I haven’t heard of anyone else left this debilitated. It looked like MND. God bless you Derek so sorry for all you went through.
Long covid is post viral disease. It’s an incredibly curious set of symptoms he suffered from. Nobody else in the world has it quite like him
Because it's a TV sketch. Fake. Lies. Kate isn't even female.
Sending u lots of love and healing Kate .. ignore the haters ..💖💖💖💖
I feel she is pointing out needs for carers and a good job they do.
Kate us a yotal inspiration to me so strong in such hard times what a strong woman stand by yr man yr kids kept working so heartbreaking that Derrick died so wanted him to get well and get back 2 we're is family was a great human in a heartbreaking time god bless Kate
I love Kate and I watched the documentary last night. I really feel for her and her family. She did the right thing letting it be shown because that's what Derek wanted. Very empathetic and caring lady. ❤️
Totally agree with that
And I wonder how much she was paid
With kate it's not just a money maker anybody who understands kate and Derek's story will recognise this, Derek wanted his voice heard. To try and make kate sound so mercenary is frankly unfair and unkind. Please be kind this family are going through grief one foot in front the other.
Lots of negative comments as usual regarding Kate....if you watched it last night, you would know that Kate is wanting our social care to improve.... surely that is a good thing... its down to our Government to improve our system....its needs improvement big time and that needs sorting out...
Everyone wants it to improve. But still have to give up work to care.not every one has her wages.
@@melgrant7404 yes agree, she will have to move, like we all have to...
Didn’t take long after his funeral to get back making her 60k plus a week try doing it like normal people sick hearing it 😂
@@jamesdevlin1219 agree.
@@jamesdevlin1219 indeed.
Bless Kate and her children. Top woman......respect x
Kate is a wonderful woman. And she will help millions. It’s wrong it cost so much.
Kate is a wonderful woman. Thinking of you xox
I'm a carer have been for over 30 years keep speaking up for us Kate you are giving people hope thank you thank
What can she really do.i care for my father with alot less money. She does not represent me in any way.i will believe any change when I see it.
What an amazing woman you are Kate. Life is so cruel sometimes but Derek was a lucky man to have such a wonderful family as yours. God bless you x
So sorry for your loss Kate and family. It is so wonderful you gave him the care and love he needed. So sorry he passed . May he rest in peace. ❤❤❤❤❤
I love kate i watched the video very sad shes a lovely woman and a brilliant wife mother and carer anyone that says negative comments about her are evil to say things about a kind caring lady i hope the people who leave these nasty comments never have to live as kate derek and family had to endure kate youve nothing to reproach yourself for you did the very best for derek its time for you and your beautiful childrens time to heal bless you lovely !! ❤❤🙏🙏
I'm a big fan of Kate. And was before her trial and tribulations, which you fought gallantly. I wish you all the best for the future. I hope you find a knight in shining armour who will look after you as you deserve it, my dear
Thank you Kate for all ur hard work and pushing awareness and change. What a wonderful woman you are!! 💕💕 my sincere dondelences, praying for peace and love to you and all your loved ones 🧡
“ hard work” . That would be the two highly paid jobs she was doing, while telling people she was caring for him, but in reality a team of nurses were doing the actual caring.
@@HarryHewitt-lh8xxYou could tell she only tried to make it look like she was doing most of the caring for the cameras, by the way she was so clumsy when doing it. Once again.. Fake Garraway..
@@mozartsmate6358 Spot on. It’s all an act. If your partner was in that condition , you would be at their side constantly. Not raking it in from two jobs.
Rest in peace beautiful man derek and sorry you got Sick you got fantastic family too
Kate is such a beautiful human being. I have such massive respect and love for her. Absolutely tragic and so mentally draining to take on. Well done Kate for taking on Derek's care, you're a true hero.
But she didn't care for him full time.
All said & done Kate can look back on this experience & know she did the best for her husband at his most vulnerable. And her kids can see that too. 💖 & big up to Jake. Wonderful carer.
I think Ben tries to undermine Kate. Cat asked a genuine question how kate felt after watching the documentary and she said she was quite for an hour, he had to interupt and say its unusual for her. He is probably trying to funny but its rude as shes speaking about her experiences. I've noticed he undermines her when they use work together on Good Morning Britain. Kate is such a courageous women and beautiful person. Sending all my love to her and her family 😊
I adore Kate, she's just lovely, compassionate and inspiring x
Thank you for using your platform to make people aware of what caring costs but especially how important carers are and they should be paid in consequence. Family members of those needing care shouldn't have to give up their jobs to care for them; they're not trained for that so not giving the right care. Next step? Get in touch with your MPs...
The only ones that could make a difference.
I hope her family and her r ok and gets better ❤❤😢😢
I had Covid at the same time as Derek but was very lucky to have stayed out of hospital, thanks to my oxygen levels although crashing but rising quickly. I felt very sad what the virus did to Derek and his struggles while desperately trying to recover. I wish Kate all the best and to take no notice of those nasty individuals out there. I worked as a carer in the community for two years and it was tough, hard work but worthwhile.
Thanks for raising Awareness of this
The documentary as with the others was so humble and emotional Loved her comment about Chorley in reaction to Derek describing Kate as fit ,Chorley is my home town Derek's parents still live here... Because of her experience I believe Kate is using her profile to showcase the huge hole that is left when the patient leaves hospital....❤
Kate Has Done an Amazing Job of Looking After Derrick It Must Of Been very Hard At Times For Her
The carers did a great job .
Kate is such an amazing strong woman. Love you Kate ❤
Kate really has courage in spades, I watched Derek's programme, Kate is amazing and Billy and Darcey have a wisdom beyond their years
Everyone who cares has courage.
Hardest thing to do particularly as a family member, lots of emotions at play and trying to do things as best as possible for someone you love ❤️
I noticed that too. Very mature kids...
As a carer it is so frustrating. We often work well over our timeslots eg 30 mins , 1 hour. Without thanks or pay. Yet if u leave a call 2 minutes early they deduct your pay! Seeing people who have saved all their lives for their retirement loose thousands in months Is so unfair. I've learned from working in care I will not save a nest egg as it will all be taken off you. One client of mine pays 3k a MONTH for 4 visits a day.
It’s so hard being a carer but what makes it worse when your jumping through hoops fighting for care it’s no surprise to me when I have seen it first hand when the carer hues down quicker than the person being cared for . So do wrong !! 😮😢
Thank you Kate you are truly amazing
Cat Deeley seems like a nice lady, but sometimes I wish someone warmer, personality wise was presenting. It’s like she doesn’t fully connect with the interviewee.
Terrible choice for the job, she’s a kids tv entertainer….that’s her level.
Holly was worse when she started
@@nicolastemp8173 Deeley has been around a long time ……a bit longer than Willoughby, possibly . Hasn’t learnt much. Interrupts, over reacts, acts like a child. There’s more to getting the job , than being a good presenter , it seems. Even Ben was the second choice, behind Deeleys husband, but he knocked it back. Imagine how bad it would have been. I think Ben has made a bad career move, to be fair, he needs a better partner than this . She’ll make the show unwatchable. It is getting that way for me. Ant and Dec obviously pulling some weight.
@@nicolastemp8173 was the same after Phil left.
I feel sorry for her of course, but there are a lot of cares alot that do even get a mention! There alot of cares that go through what kate gone through, its only because of who she is there making much of it, but theres many many many going through the same thing and don't get the time of day by the tv, the government or noone. But i say again my heart does go out to her and her family
Aw here we go !!
Does she have any idea how us mere mortals cope with caring for someone whilst on the minimum wage ?
Yes or having to give up work too.
This is exactly what she’s trying to highlight if you watch.
@@harrietcoombs6357 except she can't do anything about anything in reality.
Yes she does, which is what she’s fighting for. Maybe quieten your mouth and watch the documentary before you further make an embarrassment of yourself.
@@Ditto463 but she will never be on the same level with her money. People aren't buying it.
Didn't we hear most of this in the documentary.
I love Kate Garraway.💘💘
What a Lovely Lovely Lady 😍
Kate keep the good fight. you need help in anyway I can help with the admin and making appointments. I have spare time for this. Begin single and alone I may one day need help
She has money held in property. She has failed companies, I don't think you would want to be associated.
@@lawrenceabbott5292 I foresee a book deal soon.
Wonder if derek caught covid when he flew out to Australia when Kate was in jungle as couple days before he was on gmb with kids and he look well. Wish he had got better as he was seem to be doing well even though he was never going to be the same person he was before covid. But even though admire Kate we shouldn’t forget about all the other people who went through this with their loved ones during vivid and had no support or drs decided to turn their support system off in hospital after few days of been ill or they had to choose who got the ventilators. Where I don’t know if it was cause Kate’s on tv but derek was kept in hospital for over a year and drs didn’t give up on him or switch his machines off . Derek at peace now no more pain. I hope the kids are doing ok .
felt sorry for her and her financial problems, until i read today about her second property worth £1.7 m!
This is the reason I don’t watch mainstream anymore
She is such a good nice person
She opened up her purse 👛
Shes complaining about debt and money but shes living in a 4 million pound house. Im sorry but who goes to work 1 week after they burry their partner and films the whole thing. Wait for it, in a few months there will be another book and bet you anything she wont sell that house. Sorry but not buying any of it, all for more money and attention.
Zoopla does not agree with that figure..... just 2million
A lot of people go back to work after a week its called life goes on and trying to get back to normality it helps with grieving.
Have you watched the documentary? She doesn’t complain at all.
How can people not see that she IS NOT complaining she’s trying to show the care needed isn’t there for people ,is not about her income ,if she manages to shine a light on the lack of funding ,it may help everyone who are struggling to get help ,
@@gloriaphillips9724all I've heard is her debt.
Such a great lady ❤
How she selling Long Covid , the FDA has stated there's no such thing
Is there no dignity in dying left? Please do not make money out of your deceased relatives. Thank you.
It is a shame she lost her husband..but...enough is enough..there are lots of people who have gone through the same thing but do not make money out of their loved ones suffering.
@susanwilliams6260 Oh just be quiet if you can't say something nice about Kate, people like you don't deserve to have free speech.
They are both journalists, they tell stories, report on stuff.
@@marymary5494 That's correct, proper news that effects us all, not some random stranger of a husband that no-one had ever heard of. Also who is Kate Garraway? She's hardly a significant figure of any kind in the UK This isn't journalism, it's some woman making money off the back of here dead husband, grim!
I think there should be a gala evening for Kate and Derek to raise money to help her with the costs she now faces .. surely there be a lot of support
That's good Idea
Wouldn't surprise me.
I hope this is ironic. You do know about the debts herself and her deceased husband left behind. She also has mult-million pound houses.
😂😂😂
4 MILLION POUND HOUSE,
And yet crisis still come..
No.... zoopla says half that....but there is another house and business debt.
My heart bleeds
Same stripy top style Kate Middleton wore for her announcement. Optics.
And that ladies and gentlemen, tells you all you need to know about this woman....
She should have been at Global Radio during a morning! Unbelievable
I'm sorry for kates loss she did have a difficult time, and tbh I don't have anything against her..BUT this is enough now..stop milking it, its not normal, most people dont want to keep hearing about it anymore, let your husband rip..
I don't think this is about Kate or Derek. It's about highlighting a social issue that is a curse on society....lack of empathy for those less fortunate than ourselves and the care they require. I hope you never need it.
@sarahjuliemizrahi441 she didn't have to give up work like some. She isn't on the same level as most.
@@melgrant7404 exactly, but the point is that she is highlighting the very people that DO struggle. She has a platform, the majority of carers don't.
@@sarahjuliemizrahi4441 I can't see what difference she's made .she hasn't really that much power when it comes down to it.she isn't a politician. It's been 4 yrs and not a thing has changed so far.i doubt it ever will.maybe a change of government might help.
@@melgrant7404 I couldn't agree more regarding change of government! Fingers crossed
This is coming out very quick after his passing!?🤨 Weird... Derek has become her cash cow. I think we have heard enough. A book, a documentary, etc. It's never ending. Do you also discuss whether or not he was vaxxed?? Nothing against these people but at some point I think we have heard it now.
Kate is trying to raise awareness from her public platform of the issues that carers all over the country face. If money had ever been at the forefront of Kate’s mind, she would have told doctors not to strive to keep Derek alive, when she realised the cost financially and emotionally.
@@johnorchin8567 But we have heard this over and over...
@@mmeh.Nobody is forcing you to listen anymore. That's the beauty of KZhead if it's not to your taste you don't need to watch and don't have to listen anymore
@@GrainneScarlett Right! I won't be listening. But we have the right to voice our opinion. Hence the comment section...
He caught Covid way before vaccines were produced
All together now...sing never ending story with me!
No
Give us the words😊
@@melgrant7404 watch the film
This story is running far too long, in the public. 😢Derek should be let rip . Kate should leave the public life 😢and spend time. With her young son and daughter.
She’s got financial probs now ,surely he had life insurance and I hear she has a second property worth well over a million,so far more than us normal mortals!
was he vaxed
He got COVID march 2020. Take your agenda elsewhere.
They won't tell you that...
I bet he was poor soul rip Derek 😢
The vaccine wasn’t available when he got Covid, he was one of the first people in the country to get it.
He got covid in March 2020, a year before vaccines
,how has she helped anybody
By using her voice to give a platform to the voiceless as any fool with eyes could tell you!
Tv luvvies your all nothin special only in your own bubble yawn
"opens up" hmm dies nothing but
Yeah well still has to earn a living she has a mortgage and 2 children to keep she needs to earn money anyway she can more than ever now , have a bit of respect .
Really..perhaps she should down size from her million pound house and try living like many other carer's..she's on few 100 grand a year as well...don't feel sorry for her at all😮
The more you have the more you lose evidently.
She is already back at work.
She’s a millionaire 😂😂😂
Yeah, I’ve got a mortgage and two kids……. I’d love a £4 million pound house, but I have to live within my means. Crying poverty on £600 k, and getting extras from all over the place…” I’m a celeb” in the jungle , for one. Let’s not forget life insurance, dereks earnings, book deals, documentary profits…….. Did I miss the bit where she sent it all to the NHS ? No, she’s not skint by any measure, just doesn’t like the idea of not being as rich as she was.
Maybe if Derek Draper did something about care and carers when he was big in New Labour his wife and thousands of others wouldn't be in this mess
Parading him around like a show monkey 😢
I've had Covid four times, am not vaxed. Yes, it's been tough; however, I'm still here, albeit with long Covid. By the way, are these new hosts permanent?
Your input is invaluable.
@Rosielr1116 😂
Unfortunately yes.
@melgrant74. Thank you. What happened to the others?
@@donnabaardsen5372which ones? There have been so many😂
Stop Kate just stop
I married kate because she was fit and she married him because he was rich
Was Derek not in America? Who paid for that?
Derek wanted to ????? As if
Ben, grammar! Not somethink! grr
oh so what did he die of again ? cardiac arrest !!! surprise surprise !!! what happened to covid???
wow, there are a LOT of awful, toxic, monstrous posters here. so, her grief is less because she has money? what a vile thing to believe let alone say out loud. shame on all of you. may people be more humane and empathic to you if such a tragedy ever comes your way. and, seriously, reread your postrs. is that really the person you are?
Not everyone has to make money out of personal loss.
Just shut it kate,
Why don’t you shut it
I find her behaviour slightly psychopathic, her eyes, the way she smiles, whilst conversing! I don't know who she is, I'm going to keep it that way. Bizarre behaviour!
She’s everywhere Sick of her for sure
Please stop. Apparently he was a horrible person but no one deserves to be milked like this. What a grifter she is. I expect another book will be out soon.
I took away that Kate did this for KAte
She doing it for clicks Also I heard she has a new boyfriend.
I think il play a sad tune on the worlds smallest violin
Unfortunately he is now a quiz question... Name a vegetable beginning with D...?
She's really milking it now
Stop pleading poverty garraway.......you get 600.000 salary......you live in a 4 million pound house......you have a second home 1 point 4 million pound.......so stop looking for sympathy...... I'll give you none.......