“There is a severe shortage of caregivers in our nation. But there isn’t a shortage of love in this world.

“The individuals who work in the caregiving industry are amazing, as are the millions of people who look after loved ones in their own homes. And I believe that is probably why you voted for this because you know that it is all of you who feel like we are the only ones who are experiencing this loneliness.

We are all in need of some tender loving care. Therefore, a huge thank you to you. It is really important to each and every one of those folks.

Garraway had earlier said to the PA news agency that while it was “bittersweet” to be nominated in the category, the reception to her film had been “wonderful.” During her time on the NTA red carpet, she gave an interview to PA in which she said that “you wouldn’t really want to be in the position to be doing that documentary because it wouldn’t be a circumstance that you would select.”

“However, there were a lot of nights when we were worried that Derek might be taken away from us permanently. It is wonderful that he is able to put up such an incredible fight despite his condition, and that we have the opportunity to look after him. And to have the chance to highlight the tremendous job that caregivers do, whether they be professional carers or the millions of unpaid carers all throughout the nation who are caring for loved ones, I believe it is a good thing.

Caring For Derek prevailed over a number of other powerful films, such as Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next, Breast Cancer and Me by Julia Bradbury, and Our Family and Autism by Paddy and Christine McGuinness. Inside My Head, the last film directed by The Wanted vocalist Tom Parker, was also considered for an award. At the age of 33, Parker passed away earlier this year as a result of a brain tumor that was d.e.a.d.l.y.