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‘I don’t get paid enough’: Kate Garraway faces £800k debt for husband Derek Draper’s care

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‘I don’t get paid enough’: Kate Garraway faces £800k debt for husband Derek Draper’s care

Kate Garraway has opened up on her £800,000 debt caring for her late husband Derek Draper during his four-year Covid battle.

Derek, who passed away in January aged 56, required round-the-clock help from care workers, as well as therapists to help him with his movement and speech.

Despite his complex needs, Kate, 56, was denied any Government funding.

She said: “I am in debt and I can’t earn enough money to cover my debt because I am managing Derek’s care.

“I’m not going to pretend by the way that I am poorly paid, I have an incredible job that I love that is well paid, but it’s not enough.”

Derek’s Story airs on ITV tonight at 9pm.

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