Rob Rinder praises Jewish Care staff on TV as he speaks about father’s dementia
GMB host highlights Jewish carers’ “remarkable work” during emotional on-air discussion
Good Morning Britain presenter Rob Rinder paid tribute to “incredible” Jewish Care staff who look after his father, as he became visibly emotional during a segment on dementia care on Friday’s broadcast.
Rinder, hosting the ITV breakfast show alongside Kate Garraway, was interviewing a choir of UK care workers aiming for the Christmas number one when he reflected on his own family’s experience supporting his father, who lives with Lewy body dementia.
“My dad’s looked after by incredible carers at Jewish Care – we were celebrating them only the other night,” he told viewers, pausing as he fought back tears. “Hopefully I won’t get too emotional about this.”
Garraway, who has spoken widely about caring for her late husband Derek Draper, said the choir’s rendition of Robbie Williams’ Angels, recorded at Abbey Road Studios, had “moved me to tears”. The group is backed by Bucks Fizz singer Jay Aston, who herself cared for her father during illness.
Rinder was speaking to Dan Archer, CEO of Visiting Angels UK, whose organisation employs around 2,000 care workers nationwide. Archer told the programme that many people only discover the “extraordinary” dedication of carers once their own family is affected.
“I know how amazing care workers are,” Archer said. “Most people in society don’t – unless it touches their world.”
Following the broadcast, Jewish Care CEO Daniel Carmel-Brown welcomed Rinder’s public recognition of the charity’s staff.
“Every day, our dedicated team ensures that people in the Jewish community living with dementia are treated with dignity, respect and purpose,” he said. “It is wonderful that Rob Rinder has shone a light on their remarkable work, and we are thankful for all his support.
“We are very proud of our workforce representing more than 60 nationalities and many faiths. We stand as a powerful example of unity and compassion in care.”
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