Kate Garraway reveals secret trip to Mexico with husband Derek Draper for specialist treatment

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Kate Garraway has revealed she recently accompanied her husband Derek Draper to Mexico, where he visited a specialist clinic after an eminent doctor reached out after seeing the presenter's documentary.MORE: Kate Garraway's family home is a retreat for her husband Derek – photosDerek, who has been bed-ridden since he was struck down with coronavirus in 2020, had to undergo oxygen and pressure tests to check he was able to make the 11,000-mile trip.WATCH: Kate Garraway addresses MBE backlashThe father-of-two has already received specialist treatment at a clinic in Monterrey and is set to return next month for a longer period – a total of 28 days.READ: Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on husband Derek Draper's health battleRELATED: Kate Garraway talks 'positive thing' to have come out of husband Derek's health battle in heartfelt interviewSpeaking to The Sun, the Good Morning Britain presenter revealed that her husband of 16 years is "desperate" to get better and "will do anything he can" to make it happen.

The new documentary, Kate Garraway: Caring For Derek, airs Tuesday 22 February"I think actually there's a huge amount of hope for him to improve," she told the newspaper."I think the treatment could be positive.

I want to be slightly careful about saying too much, because I’m aware everybody will go, 'What is the trial?'"For the special trip, which took weeks to prepare, Kate and Derek were accompanied by a specialist travel nurse to ensure his safety.Despite Derek being a nervous flyer, the 54-year-old star confessed Derek had been "amazing" as she revealed her pride for him.

A still of Derek taken from the documentaryKate and Derek's Mexican adventure will be shown in a new ITV documentary titled Caring For.