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'Sometimes I wish I'd never won £1m'

Jane Park was just 17 and living with her mum in a two-bedroom flat in Edinburgh when she scooped the EuroMillions prize four years ago.

Britain's youngest ever lottery winner says she thought her million pound win would make her life better. Instead, she says, it's made it worse.

Jane Park was just 17 and living with her mum in a two-bedroom flat in Edinburgh when she scooped the EuroMillions prize four years ago.

In a statement to the programme Camelot said, "Camelot takes its duty of care to winners very seriously and all major winners are offered support and advice for as long as they wish. That support is tailored to each winner's situation and circumstances – and for younger winners, their age will obviously be an important factor in the advice and support offered. Following her win, Jane received extensive support from Camelot. A dedicated winners’ adviser visited Jane at home to pay out her prize, arrange private banking and support her through the publicity when she chose to share news of her win. An independent financial and legal panel was set up shortly after her win and we put Jane in touch with another winner who won at the same age, to share their experience and help Jane adjust to the win. We keep in contact with all major winners for as long as they wish and have been in touch with Jane from time to time since her win to offer ongoing support."

Joanna Gosling spoke to Jane about how her life has changed since she won the money.

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