Easier access to trust funds for 80,000 young adults with learning disabilities

A man from Horsham has welcomed news that an estimated 80,000 young adults with learning disabilities will soon have easier access to money they have saved in government-backed accounts.

Andrew Turner wanted to buy his son Mikey an adapted bike from his Child Trust Fund when he reached 18.

But he was initially told he would have to go to the Court of Protection for permission.

Andrew has been campaigning for years and this week it has been announced the rules are about to change.