'Everything they do every day is utterly breathtaking': Kate Garraway pays tribute to frontline nurses as she gives an update on stricken husband Derek at the Who Cares Wins Awards By Millie Payne For Mailonline Published: 21:21 BST, 19 September 2021 | Updated: 21:33 BST, 19 September 2021 Viewcomments Kate Garraway said everything nurses do is 'utterly breath-taking' as she appeared at The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards, which aired on Channel 4 this evening at 7.30pm. Taking to the stage to present the award for Best Nurse, Kate first gave an update on husband Derek's health when awards host Davina McCall asked her: 'Kate, I would love to ask on behalf of all of us, how is Derek doing?' Derek is recovering from Covid-19 and still requires round-the-clock care. Grateful: Kate Garraway paid tribute to nurses and gave an update on husband Derek at the Who Cares Wins Awards on Sunday Kate replied: 'He's had a good day today, we did some exercises together before I came out. A day at a time, but today's a good day. Thank you for asking, that's really kind of you.' Ahead of presenting the award for Best Nurse, Kate, who was also a judge for The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards, said: 'I'm here to talk about nurses. I mean, where do you begin, there is absolutely no doubt that everything nurses do every day is utterly breath-taking. 'But sometimes it's the little moments of thoughtfulness that make all the difference and it's one of those that's lead to tonight's recipient being nominated.' Fighter: Derek is recovering from Covid-19 and still requires round-the-clock care The winner of The Sun's Who Cares Wins Award for Best Nurse was Jackie Brunton, a lead nurse in end of life and bereavement. Elsewhere, David Beckham presented Dr Waheed Arian with the award for Best Doctor, Groundbreaking Discovery/Pioneer was awarded to the Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine team and The Caroline Flack Mental Health Hero Award was an accolade picked up by Charmaine George. The Sun's star-studded Who Cares Wins Awards took place on Tuesday at London's Roundhouse. It was attended by the Duke of Cambridge and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as well as celebrities including Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, Gary Lineker, Frankie Bridge, Steph McGovern and Kadeena Cox. Achievement: The winner of The Sun's Who Cares Wins Award for Best Nurse was Jackie Brunton, a lead nurse in end of life and bereavement Beaming: The GMB star's heartfelt speech comes after she picked up the National Television Award for Authored Documentary at the O2 Arena in London for Finding Derek Presented by Davina McCall, the awards celebrated and thanked the NHS and healthcare heroes, key workers and ordinary people who care for us. Awards given out on the night, included Best Doctor, Best Nurse, 999 Hero and Ultimate Lifesaver. The GMB star's heartfelt speech comes after she picked up the National Television Award for Authored Documentary at the O2 Arena in London for Finding Derek - her televised account of Derek's ongoing battle against COVID-19. Finding Derek became ITV's most-watched factual programme in three years, after 4.5 million viewers tuned into the moving programme when it aired in March The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards airs tonight at 7.30pm on Channel 4 and All 4. Heartbreaking: Finding Derek became ITV's most-watched factual programme in three years, after 4.5 million viewers tuned into the moving programme when it aired in March Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility