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Lucy Wigley

'The guilt is huge, but I have no regrets': Dilly Carter shares why putting her mum in care changed both their lives

Dilly Carter appearing on Lorraine.

Many midlife women are finding themselves part of the sandwich generation - those who still have children they need to care for, while finding themselves torn between the mental load of their home and work commitments, and the pull of needing to look after ageing parents.

Presenter Dilly Carter is one woman experiencing the burnout that comes with being pulled in many directions while addressing the needs of a parent in need of high levels of care.

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