Disabled teens locked out of Child Trust Funds also risk benefits cut
Claire says her son, Ryan, will never be able to work because of his disabilities - so his savings and benefits are crucialThousands of disabled young people who have money stuck in Child Trust Funds could also have their benefits cut.
Claire Catherall feels her 16-year-old son Ryan, who is autistic and has learning disabilities, is getting "penalised" for having savings.When Ryan turns 18 he will be eligible for universal credit, which is a benefit for people who are unable to work. But he will receive about £43 less a month as a result of having more than £6,000 in savings.
She stopped topping up his trust fund a few months ago, when she realised she would have to go through the Court of Protection to access it.The park is one of Ryan's favourite places to spend time "He will never be able to work and will always rely on benefits... so the importance of having those savings is massive."
Teddy Nyahasha's company has chosen to release £3.6m from 1,000 accounts, without involving the Court of Protection. Around 92 of those will have savings of £6,000 or more.He says if a parent is trusted by the government to handle their child's benefits, then they can be trusted to access their child's savings account.
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