Kate Garraway received a National Television Award (NTA) for her documentary series dedicated to her late husband Derek Draper. The series, including “Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story,” captured the final year of Draper’s life as he battled the long-term effects of Covid before passing away in January at the age of 56. Garraway used the platform to call for increased support for carers and emphasized the need for a system that better serves them.
During her acceptance speech, Garraway acknowledged the first year of “firsts” without her husband and expressed her gratitude to her team and all carers. She highlighted the importance of supporting those who provide care and called for a system that catches people when they fall. In the winners room, Garraway reflected on the public’s support for the documentary, stressing that the subject matter resonates with everyone who knows someone in need of care.
Garraway emphasized the struggles of millions of carers who feel unsupported and worried about their financial situation. She highlighted the value of professional carers, expressing the hope that the documentary would give a voice to those in similar situations and prompt meaningful change. Additionally, she received thousands of letters from people caring for loved ones and championed their role as “unsung, wonderful heroes.”
Garraway also expressed hope that politicians would take note and make the support of carers a priority. Lastly, she mentioned that her late husband would have been proud of their children, who attended the ceremony with her.
