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    ‘I’ve been in so much pain’, says pregnant Megan McKenna after she was rushed to hospital with swollen tongue and throat

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    PREGNANT Megan McKenna has opened up on the horror health ordeal which saw her rushed to hospital after her tongue was left “double the size.”We reported the ex TOWIE star’s “really scary” experience earlier this week after she had a “painful abscess” and suffered the second allergic reaction in two weeks.Megan McKenna has opened up on her horror hospital dash earlier this weekCredit: InstagramShe is expecting her first baby with footballer fiance Oliver BurkeCredit: instagramMegan took to her Instagram Stories to detail the ‘pain I wouldn’t wish on anyone’Credit: InstagramMegan was rushed to Birmingham City Hospital this week after suffering an allergic reaction to her medicationCredit: InstagramMegan, 31, announced she was pregnant with her first child with footballer fiance Oliver Burke, 27, last month.Yet the TV star turned country singer has suffered a difficult maternity journey so far, previously suffering another allergic reaction which saw her stomach also double in size.Now she has opened up on this week’s experience in a candid video posted to her Instagram page.Wrapped up in a black high-neck jumper and with her face clearly still swollen, she sat in the passenger seat of the car as she recalled her experience.READ MORE MEGAN MCKENNNAMegan said: “I woke up in the morning and my tongue was double the size.”My neck and my throat was swollen and it was affecting me swallowing an everything.”It was really scary.” “I woke up in the morning and my tongue was double the sizeMegan McKennaTV personalityMegan then told how she went to an emergency dentist for the abscess, and was prescribed painkillers.Most read in CelebrityShe then admitted: “As soon as I started to take it I felt so weird the swelling got worse and I was being sick.Pregnant Megan McKenna rushed to A&E as she reveals ‘nightmare’ hospital trip”Yesterday they told me to call 999 if my swelling got worse, obviously, because it can stop you breathing because it’s in your throat.”Megan then advised her fans she was in the danger zone for a secondary reaction to the pills and, as such, was admitted to hospital.The Odds singer continued: “Now it’s all about trying to get better, it’s just so bad.”Just being pregnant has made my body so much more sensitive, I am allergic to everything.”I’ve been in so much pain. I’ve been on codeine and paracetamol and when I say that the codeine just takes the edge off, I have still been in pain.”Honestly, it’s the worst thing ever, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.”She then told fans she was living off a diet of chopped up and baby food, to make sure she is keeping up with her nutrient intake.”Honestly, it’s the worst thing ever, I wouldn’t wish it on anyoneMegan McKennaTV personalityAs the Celeb X Factor star closed off her video she said: “It is nowhere near how bad it was yesterday.”It was so bad but thank you for all the kind messages worrying about me.”I am just praying, praying, praying over the next 24 hours I get better.”In her post earlier in the week, the Ex On The Beach star was quick to thank staff at Birmingham City Hospital.Megan McKenna’s TV Timeline Since her debut on Ex On The Beach, Megan has rarely been away from TV screens. Can you remember all the shows she has appeared on?

    2009 – Britain’s Got Talent, series 3 – ITV
    2015-2016 – Ex On The Beach, series 3-4 – MTV
    2016 – Celebrity Big Brother, series 17 – Channel 5
    2016-2017 – The Only Way Is Essex, series 17-21 – ITVBe
    2017 – There’s Something About Megan – ITVBe
    2018 – Celebs On The Farm, series 1 – Channel 5
    2019 – Celebs Go Dating, series 6 – E4
    2019 – The X Factor: Celebrity – ITV
    2021 – Celebrity MasterChef – BBC One
    2022 – Celebrity MasterChef: Festive Extravaganza – BBC One

    Baby revealBack in April, Megan made her baby reveal alongside a cute video in which she wrote: “A little bit of you and a little bit of me… now we’re a family.”Megan and Oliver got engaged weeks after making their red carpet debut as a couple.Her baby-daddy got down on one knee on June 14 2023 after just five months of dating.They shared a romantic video of the proposal in Montenegro.At the time, Megan told fans: “YES YES YES a thousand times YES. You have opened up a world I never thought was possible. I love you Oliver Burke… here’s to forever my future husband.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOliver added: “I promise to love you for the rest of my life.”I can’t wait to grow old with you my wife to be. I love you. Forever. And always.”Megan suffered a different reaction last month in what has been a difficult pregnancyCredit: InstagramThe cute couple made their baby reveal last monthCredit: Instagram More

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      Nineties music star cancels gigs after ‘collapsing in a pool of blood’ and being rushed to hospital for urgent surgery

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      NINETIES music star Nitin Sawhney has cancelled his upcoming gigs after being rushed to hospital for urgent surgery.The British musician, 59, shared a health update with his fans as he revealed that he had suffered a heart attack.Nitin Sawhney has been forced to cancel his gigs after suffering a heart attackCredit: GettyThe musician was rushed to hospital and underwent two emergency surgeriesCredit: GettyNitin, who is the recipient of over 20 international awards, a CBE, and an Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award, said he blacked out and woke up in a “pool of blood” after smashing his face against a glass table.He took to his X platform on Wednesday and wrote: “After much reflection, I’ve decided to explain myself regarding the post below… A few days ago, out of nowhere, I had a heart attack. “Nuts…I was rushed to hospital and the NHS put a stent in one of the arteries leading to my heart, after which I was kept in to await a similar operation (which I was referring to in my quoted post) on another artery.”The producer and composer said he has undergone two emergency surgeries and will need a third in the coming weeks.READ MORE ON NOUGHTIES MUSIC”Both ops have gone well and the NHS were fantastic,” he continued.”I will need a third, bigger operation next month, but one day at a time I reckon…I weight train 3-4 times a week, regularly kick-box, eat healthily and had no history of heart disease.”When I spoke to the doctor, he said it was probably a genetic predisposition.”Basically, as a British Asian I have a significantly higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease or heart attacks. Most read in Celebrity”My dad had a triple heart bypass, my mum has had two attacks and three of my uncles had heart attacks with one dying on the spot.”Nitin then detailed the terrifying incident that left him needing treatment from a plastic surgeon after sustaining injuries to his face.Iconic noughties band announce first tour in 11 years as they celebrate 20thHe said: “It’s a terrifying feeling. Your chest feels like someone is sitting on your chest holding a 200kg weight and your head feels like it’s spinning out of control as you struggle to remain conscious.”In my case, I completely blacked out, falling onto a glass ornament from a standing position, smashing the coffee table with my face as I collapsed into a pool of blood and broken shards, penetrating both cheeks, my nose and the area just beneath my eyes. “Later a plastic surgeon had to carefully remove pieces of glass from my face with tweezers after four injections to my face.”Nitin said he would be cancelling his gig in Australia’s WOMADelaide tour this month and rescheduling it for next year.But the star said he would be returning for his UK Identity Tour in April, as he visits Glasgow, Birmingham, Brighton and London.He added: “I’m ok… and (quick plug) we’ll still be touring the UK in April (Glasgow, Birmingham, Brighton and London between the 7-11 Obviously we had to defer playing WOMADelaide until next year.”We also have to defer my performance with The Hallé on May 4th to later in the year as that will be soon after my third heart operation.”On a positive, I’m also proud to say I (plug 2) produced three tracks on the current U.K. number one album of Rod Stewart and Jools Holland. Ok. Self promotion over.”On a serious note, Nitin urged people to seek medical advice if they were worried about their heart. He went on: “The point is there has been an alarming rise in fatalities from heart disease recently.. particularly amongst British Asians. So… if you are Asian or, to be honest, in any vulnerable group… get your heart health checked out. It could save your life. You might not see something like this coming… I didn’t.”The musician has recorded multiple albums, film soundtracks and compilations, encompassing over 70 film and TV scores. He is also “established as a world-class producer, songwriter, touring artist, BBC Radio and club DJ, multi-instrumentalist, theatrical, dance, videogame and orchestral composer and cultural/political commentator”.  Nitin has collaborated and written for the likes of Paul McCartney, Sting, Ellie Goulding, Shakira, Joss Stone and Pink Floyd among many others.He has received over 20 major national and international awards and is a member of Oscars, BAFTA and Grammys.His music for Channel 4’s Second Generation received a nomination for the Ivor Novello Award for Film and TV Composition.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also composed a new symphony to accompany Franz Osten’s 1929 silent film, A Throw of Dice.Some of his other works include scores for Oscar-nominated director Mira Nair’s adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s, The Namesake and Human Planet for the BBC.Nitin said he woke up in a ‘pool of blood’ after blacking out during the ordealCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I wake up every day filled with anxiety’ says Susannah Constantine as she issues health update after shock diagnosis

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      SUSANNAH Constantine has opened up on her recent health shocks including a neurological disorder and her hearing loss.The TV legend, 61, has been given a clean bill of health – but admitted she wakes up every day with anxiety after doctors told her she is “lucky to be alive”.Susannah Constantine opened up on her recent health shocks including a neurological scare and her hearing lossSusannah hosted a fashion show in London last night starring Love Island alum Tasha GhouriThe ex-Strictly star and fashion guru – who was rushed to hospital last year – said she has been fitted with a hearing aid.She told The Sun at a catwalk show hosted by Boots Hearingcare: “I’ve damaged my ears… I’ve got hearing aids. Can you see them? Can you f**! Aren’t they amazing? “I started losing my hearing I realised in about 2019 and my children kept saying to me, ‘oh mum you’re so deaf.’ “Then it transpires I’ve damaged my ears through probably too much loud music.”READ MORE ON SUSANNAHSpending years in noisy environments like production studios and live performances, Susannah realised something was wrong when she couldn’t hear birds singing, a comforting sound she cherished in the countryside.She explained: “The penny dropped when I realised I couldn’t differentiate between the different birds singing.”I live in the countryside and it’s something I love to listen to, because I wake up in the morning, every morning, filled with anxiety, and I go outside and I listen to the bird song.”Susannah confessed to putting off her hearing issues and only went to get them checked out in recent months – but life swiftly improved when she did. Most read in CelebrityShe said the treatment available nowadays is like something produced by Nasa.”I just wish I’d gone to Boots Hearingcare years ago. If you can’t be bothered to travel to (Nasa station) Cape Canaveral, go to Boost hearing because it is like walking into Nasa.”Susannah Constantine rushed to hospital as she posts worrying video hooked up to a dripSusannah spoke to The Sun at Aures London where she hosted a catwalk event starring Love Island alum Tasha Ghouri, 25, who is also the proud wearer of a cochlear implant.Tasha dazzled the crowd in a pair of silver jeans and a denim corset at the event last night.Their partnership with Boots Hearingcare comes a year after Susannah underwent emergency surgery as doctors warned her she was at risk of a devastating stroke. The former How to Look Good Naked host was told immediate intervention was necessary to prevent paralysis, a brain hemorrhage, or a stroke due to an arteriovenous fistula, also known as an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein. Initially, Susannah dismissed symptoms like pins and needles in her arm, but the condition led to bleeding into capillaries and affected her spinal cord and brain. This put her at significant risk of serious complications during surgery. As she shared her frightening experience, she praised the NHS and neurosurgeons for their exceptional care in hospital.Susannah told The Sun: “I had this thing called an arterial fistula and I still don’t understand what it was, I was very lucky not to have a stroke or be paralysed.”So I have a total clean bill of health now, thanks to the NHS and surgeons, they set me on the path to health.Susannah also revealed a chance meeting with an old friend raised the alarm after she explained her symptoms to them.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe added: “It was so rare, and it’s weird because 30 years ago I helped set up this organisation for neurological charities with a guy and then I hadn’t seen or spoken to him for 30 years.”Then I got back in touch with him, and thank God I did.”Susannah hosted a fashion show starring models who are living with hearing lossSpecial guest Tasha Ghouri stunned at the event in silver trousers and a denim top More

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      Chloe Madeley rushes daughter Bodhi, one, to hospital as she shares photo from hospital bed

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      CHLOE Madeley rushed her one-year-old daughter Bodhi to hospital last night as she shared a photo from the hospital.The fitness guru, who shares Bodhi with former rugby ace James Haskell, took to social media to share an update on her little girl’s health.
      Chloe Madeley rushed daughter to hospital last nightCredit: chloemadeley/Instagram
      Chloe and former rugby ace James Haskell welcomed Bodhi in 2022Credit: Rex
      Chloe, 36, posted a picture of her daughter sitting in her hospital bed this morning eating a packet of crisps.
      The mum-of-one then revealed that her daughter had developed some worrying symptoms, but reassured fans that she was on the mend.
      Chloe shared a black and white photo of her cuddling her daughter at the hospital and wrote: “Bodhi absolutely fine now FYI, she had croup, scary and distressing but dealt with swiftly.”
      According to the NHS, Croup is a common condition that mainly affects babies’ and young children’s airways.
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      Symptoms include a barking cough, a hoarse voice, difficulty breathing or a high pitched, rasping sound when breathing in.
      The hospital dash comes just days after Chloe and ex James, 38, reunited to co-parent their daughter.
      The exes ran errands in former England rugby union star James’s Range Rover in North West London.
      He hugged their daughter and gave personal trainer Chloe a wave goodbye after dropping her off.
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      Chloe announced their split after five years of marriage in October.
      It came after we reported James, 38, had been partying with a blonde DJ in Ibiza.

      He was pictured with Chloe McLennan throughout the summer as they shared a DJ booth at Ocean Beach Club.
      Meanwhile, James is “in advanced talks” to star in Celebrity Big Brother after his split from Chloe.
      The former rugby star has linked up with ITV show bosses and been “really open” in his dialogues, it has been reported.
      His name is in the frame for ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother re-boot due to his “great character” according to The Mirror.
      A source told the publication: “He’s also single after splitting from Chloe, and he was really open about that in his meeting.
      “Bosses think that openness would be fantastic for the show, and people would really warm to him.
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      “He is also not afraid to call a spade a spade and will speak his mind, which was another characteristic that really appealed to the bookers.”

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      Inside Demi Jones’ health battle after terrifying cancer diagnosis as she returns to Love Island for All Stars series

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      DEMI Jones has returned to Love Island for a second stab at romance in the All Stars villa after bravely opening up on her thyroid cancer diagnosis.The influencer, 25, was just 22 when specialist consultants told her she had cancer in her neck – and would need to have it cut out.
      Demi Jones has returned to the Love Island fold as part of the All Stars line-upCredit: ITV
      Demi previously said she is proud of the scar left behind from her surgeryCredit: Olivia West
      The influencer previously nominated Dr Costa Repanos, who did all her surgeries, for a The Sun Who Cares Wins AwardCredit: Chris Balcombe
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      Love Island’s 2020 star Demi has been paired with Chris Taylor in the spin-off show and, while she has not mentioned her medical battles on the programme’s opening day, she may well do as villa life plays out.
      Demi’s diagnosis came at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic – meaning she was initially left to deal with the shock news on her own.
      As her world came crashing down, surgeon Costa Repanos was there for her, providing the emotional support she would have had from friends and family pre-pandemic.
      Previously, in an exclusive chat with The Sun, Demi says NHS “superheroes” became like family while she went through her treatment.
      Meanwhile they have hailed her a lifesaver after her public journey with the cruel disease prompted more than 100 people to come forward – including Hollyoaks actress Abi Phillips – to have their lumps checked.
      At the time, Demi then nominated her health heroes for our Who Cares Wins awards, and urges readers to do the same.

      Nominate your NHS hero here

      Demi says: “I can never do enough to thank Mr Repanos for saving my life, cutting cancer out of me and leaving me with this beautiful scar that I am proud to show off.
      “I cannot thank the NHS enough for their kindness and warmth throughout one of the scariest times in my life. 
      “Because I was diagnosed and treated during lockdown, the entire thing was extremely isolating and I couldn’t have any of my family with me whenever I went into the hospital.
      “They made me feel so at ease and comfortable even though I was going through something really traumatic.”
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      Demi, who made it to the final of winter Love Island in 2020 with Luke Mabbott, first noticed the lump when she was just 20.
      She dismissed it at the time as she was busy sitting her final year exams at university, and didn’t think for a minute it could be anything sinister.
      Demi was eventually diagnosed in May 2021, having had the lump checked out at the insistence of her mum.
      She underwent surgery to remove the cancerous lump, followed by a second thyroidectomy op to remove her entire thyroid.
      Demi had two surgeries to remove the cancer and then her thyroidCredit: Demi Jones
      Demi said her surgeon made her feel confident having a scar and made it neatCredit: Instagram
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      The star opened up to fans about the ordeal, admitting her treatment left her feeling “tired all the time”.
      In December 2021 she celebrated being “cancer free” after a “mentally and physically difficult year”.
      She said: “I will continue to be an advocate for cancer awareness and all my love and strength goes out to those who continue to fight this awful disease.”
      Stepdad’s battle
      Demi is close with her stepdad and was devastated by his cancer diagnosisCredit: Supplied
      Demi’s mum and stepdad got married after Adrian’s terminal diagnosisCredit: Supplied
      Around the same time Demi received her diagnosis, her stepdad Adrian also had a lump checked out.
      His turned out to be stage 4 melanoma, with a terminal prognosis.
      Medics told Demi and her devastated mum Karen that Adrian, 46, had just 12 months to live.
      Thankfully the family has had an extra four years with Adrian, after doctors put him forward for a clinical trial.
      Like Demi, Adrian was treated at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, receiving a year of immunotherapy.
      Demi says: “Without the NHS we wouldn’t have had all this extra time with him.
      I can never do enough to thank Mr Repanos for saving my life, cutting cancer out of me and leaving me with this beautiful scar that I am proud to show offDemi Jones
      “We were shocked to be told they thought he had just 12 months initially. We all shut down and went into grief mode. 
      “They got him into a clinical trial which he has responded really well to, and sometimes we forget that his cancer is terminal because he seems so healthy. The care has been exceptional.”
      While her stepdad is making the most of the time he has left, Demi is forever thankful that she is now cancer-free. 
      The reality star has calls with her surgeon every three months and will be given scans each year for the next decade.
      Since sharing her cancer journey Demi has been inundated with supportive messages from people who have also gone through it, as well as fans who got their own lumps checked out. 
      ‘Superman’ doc
      Talking about her reason for nominating Mr Rapanos for the Best Doctor accolade in The Sun’s Who Cares Wins awards, she says: “I’m so excited to nominate Mr Repanos because he is superman. 
      “I am so grateful to him, he’s incredibly special to me. He was the person who gave me my diagnosis and is the person I am still in contact with now.
      “I feel lucky to have been under his expert treatment.
      “He treated me like an individual and was so compassionate, and outside of that he’s trekking the Arctic to raise money for terminally ill children to get to have their final wishes granted.”
      Demi says the “little things” – like unlimited tea and ice cream and a friendly smile – made a difference during her treatment.
      We were shocked to be told they thought my stepdad had just 12 months initially. We all shut down and went into grief modeDemi Jones
      She was also offered mental health counselling to cope with the diagnosis. 
      The NHS care was extended to her mum, who was having to deal with two members of her family being diagnosed with different forms of the disease. 
      Demi says: “Even though just one person is going through cancer, which is horrendous, it’s like a tidal wave that affects everyone.
      “The NHS has given my mum so much emotional support to cope with everything. It’s been such a heavy burden with her husband being really sick and then her daughter also having cancer. 
      “But she’s always had the NHS staff to turn to. It’s made her feel more relaxed knowing that that support is just a phone call away.”
      A chance to say thanks
      Previously, Demi recommended nominating health heroes in one of The Sun’s award categories as a way to thank them for their hard work. 
      Demi says: “It’s so important to nominate your own health heroes. They work around the clock. 
      “It’s so important to praise them and make them feel good about their job, so they get the recognition they deserve. And just to say thank you really.”
      Demi chose to share the news in the spur of the moment after finding out she had cancerCredit: Olivia West
      She rose to fame on winter Love Island and left coupled up with ex-Luke MabbotCredit: @pourmoiltd
      Rise in thyroid checks
      Upon learning of his nomination from Demi, Mr Repanos says: “It’s really humbling to realise, particularly for cancer patients, the profound, life-changing effect that we have on our patients’ lives. 
      “For such a young lady, Demi is an incredibly brave, smart and determined individual and it’s been a pleasure to have been involved in her care.”
      Matthew Ward, Consultant ENT, Head and Neck, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeon at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, adds: “It’s fantastic that Demi has been so upfront in the media about her cancer diagnosis and treatment. 
      “I have certainly seen a number of patients in recent months who have come to see us in the ENT department because they have read about Demi’s journey.

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      “Thyroid cancer can affect very young patients, and so it is important that people do see a specialist if they are worried.”
      The department has seen 119 more people referred for lumps in their necks than last year, which they think has been helped by Demi.  More

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      Geordie Shore star rushed to hospital before being declared ‘missing’ by staff in bizarre blunder that terrified fans

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      GEORDIE Shore’s Tahlia Chung was accidentally declared a ‘missing person’ after being rushed to hospital.The MTV star, 26, was taken to hospital by ambulance after concerns for her mental health.
      Tahlia Chung experienced an upsetting blunder in A&ECredit: Instagram
      After being seen by experts she was taken to A&E in a wheelchair at 4am.
      Tahlia claims she was asleep when staff called her name at 10am – leaving them to assume she was “missing”.
      “They took me off the system and called my family saying I had gone missing, calling the police,” Tahlia claimed in a statement on Instagram.
      “I’m overwhelming sad every day, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness… I had no idea I was classed as missing.”
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      Tahlia says she “hit rock bottom” following the ordeal, telling fans: “I am sorry I put everyone through mental and emotional stresses.
      “I never intended that, I know people would have thought so many different things, bad and extreme things, and felt helpless without knowledge or being able to do anything.
      “Everyone has done more than they can imagine by looking out for me, being there for me, showing me I have more help than I thought and more love than I thought.
      “I thank everyone and I have seen all messages and contact and will speak soon.”
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      Tahlia released this statement about her ordealCredit: Instagram
      You’re Not AloneEVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide.
      It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
      It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
      And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
      Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
      That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
      The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
      Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
      If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:

      CALM, www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
      Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk
      Mind, www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393
      Papyrus, www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41
      Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123
      Movember, www.uk.movember.com
      Anxiety UK www.anxietyuk.org.uk, 03444 775 774 Monday-Friday 9.30am-10pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-8pm More

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      How is Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper doing?

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      KATE Garraway’s husband Derek Draper was struck down by Covid-19 in early 2020.Ever since then, the author and former psychotherapist has been enduring an on-going health battle.
      Kate Garraway pictured with husband Derek DraperCredit: Andrew Matthews-Pool/Getty Images
      What is the latest on Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper?
      Brave Kate has been keeping the public updated on her husband’s condition ever since he was first diagnosed with Covid.
      Derek was left in a critical condition after he caught the virus in early 2020 and spent 13 months in hospital – making him Britain’s longest suffering Coronavirus victim.
      He has since been battling a variety of health problems after the virus caused brain inflammation, kidney failure, and damage to his liver and pancreas.
      On December 16, 2023, it was reported that Kate was by Derek’s side as he fights for his life after suffering from a huge heart attack.
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      Kate has cancelled all TV and radio work to keep a 24-7 vigil, taking an indefinite leave of absence from presenting.
      Following Derek’s health update, a source said: “Everyone is praying for a miracle.
      “Derek suffered a massive heart attack earlier this week which has left him fighting for his life all over again.
      “It was sudden and a shock as he had been doing so well and was in great spirits, looking forward to Christmas at home with the family.
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      “This setback has been a huge blow for his family and all the people caring for him.
      “Kate is by his side 24 hours a day and is willing him on to win this latest battle for his life.  
      “Derek has fought so many times, and always, against all odds, come out the other side.
      “Kate has been utterly incredible — by his side while being an amazing mum to Darcey and Billy, and trying to manage their expectations of a family Christmas.”
      Prior to this, in June 2023 Derek watched on as his Good Morning Britain star wife was awarded an MBE.
      He attended the ceremony at Windsor Castle on June 28, where Kate was presented the award by Prince William for her services to broadcasting, journalism and charity.
      However, just days after Kate received her MBE, she revealed that Derek was rushed to hospital after the happy occasion.
      Writing a lengthy statement on Instagram, Garraway revealed how her husband ended up back in hospital – and would have return to the ward again as his “struggle continues”.
      Reflecting on her MBE, Kate told fans: “Well what a week, that started with Derek in hospital and ended with Derek in hospital, but with this extraordinary day in the middle.
      “I am so incredibly moved and humbled by the whole experience. So many of you have sent so many lovely messages, including the lady who stopped her car a few minutes ago outside our house to say ‘I know what you’re going through, and I know how much that moment meant and I am a nurse.’
      “It was so wonderful to see Derek’s determination to be there. So kind of the Prince of Wales, to make it special for him and to recognise the work of Jake our incredible carer, who represents all those who make Derek’s daily life possible.
      “And of course my long-suffering mum and dad.
      “It was also so humbling to meet all the others, much more deserving than myself, who were there to receive their honours.
      “The Prince of Wales managed to make every single one of them feel as special as they are.
      “Tomorrow Derek is back in hospital and of course the daily struggles go on – but the fact that he was able to be part of Wednesday is to be treasured and I can’t thank everyone in the NHS and all around him who love him for making it possible.”
      The couple’s outing to Windsor Castle came a few weeks after Kate, who shares daughter Darcey and son Billy with Derek, revealed that her husband was able to communicate by whispering.
      Kate has documented Derek’s recovery in a number of documentaries.
      In them, it emerged that she survives on around four hours of sleep, often getting up every two hours at night to help the carer move Derek.
      She washes and changes his bed linen at least seven times a day.
      Timeline of Derek Draper’s coronavirus battle
      2020

      2021

      January 7, 2021: Kate reveals her kids saw sick husband Derek for the first time since March 2020 over Christmas, but lockdown means she’s banned from seeing him again.
      February 11, 2021: Kate returns to GMB and reveals her heartache after being unable to see Derek since Christmas and says there’s “no end in sight”.
      February 26, 2021: Dr Hilary reveals he has been supporting Kate.
      March 20, 2021: Kate said her seriously-ill husband Derek’s brain is “no longer his friend”.
      March 23. 2021: Kate’s Finding Derek documentary airs and reveals the heartbreaking moment her husband woke up from his coma.
      April 8, 2021: Derek set to return home where he will continue to receive round-the-clock care.
      April 9, 2021: Derek is finally back in his family home in North London after over a year in hospital.
      September 9, 2021: Kate was left in tears as she accepted an NTA gong for her documentary about Derek.
      October 9, 2021: Kate claimed Derek is still sleeping 20 hours a day and is unable to communicate as he did before contracting Covid.
      October 21, 2021: Kate revealed Prince Charles is the royal who extended a helping hand amid Derek’s Covid battle during the Prince’s Trust Awards at St James’ Palace in London.

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      2022

      2023

      June 8, 2023: Kate appears on Loose Women and says Derek can communicate by whispering.
      June 28, 2023: Derek watches on as Kate is awarded her MBE by Prince William.
      July 2, 2023: Kate reveals that Derek ended up in hospital shortly after her MBE ceremony.
      September 11, 2023: Kate reveals heartbreaking reason she kept terrifying hospital dash secret amid Derek’s health battle.
      September 11, 2023: Kate reveals fears for her children amid Derek’s health battle.
      September 14, 2023: Kate fights back tears as she demands a meeting with the Health Secretary and reveals details of Derek’s ‘’new infection’’.
      October 31, 2023: Kate opened up on her spouse being well enough to attend former Labour minister Lord Peter Mandelson’s wedding.
      November 23, 2023: Kate appears on Loose Women and says Derek is back in hospital.
      November 29, 2023: The presenter gave an interview on her husband’s health saying ‘’his brain is now his worst enemy’’.
      December 16, 2023: Kate cancels all TV and radio work after Derek suffers from a heart attack. More