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The Court has decided that Disability Living Allowance (care component only), Attendance Allowance, and Carer’s Allowance are not ‘special non-contributory benefits’. This may mean that, in certain circumstances, these benefits will be paid to customers who move from the UK to live in another country within the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA includes all 27 European Union member states together with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

The Department of Work and Pensions are studying the detailed implications of the judgement. This is likely to take several weeks.

If you think you may be affected by the decision you should:

• write to: Exportability Co-ordinator, Room B120D, DCS, Warbreck House, Warbreck Hill Rd, FY2 0YE.
• email: exportability.team@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
• ring 08457 123456

Further information

There are more details on these benefits in the Disabled people and Caring for someone sections of Directgov.

• Disability Living Allowance - introduction
• Attendance Allowance - introduction
• Carer's Allowance - introduction