Adults / Private health insurance
ADULTS · PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
Using private health insurance to see a dietitian
If you have private medical insurance, you may be able to use it to see an HCPC-registered dietitian online, subject to your policy and pre-authorisation.
INSURERS WE WORK WITH
Subject to your policy and pre-authorisation.
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Specialist dietetic care through your insurer
Many UK private medical insurance policies include cover for consultations with a registered dietitian. Our team delivers evidence-based consultations online, so you can use your cover without travelling to appointments. We support adults with a range of clinical and sports nutrition needs, from IBS and diabetes to RED-S and eating disorders.
We accept policies from Bupa UK, AXA, Vitality, Aviva, WPA, Healix and Cigna UK, subject to your individual policy and pre-authorisation. Cover varies between policies, so we recommend checking with your insurer what is included before you book. We are not able to accept Simplyhealth.
Insurance-funded initial consultations last 45 minutes. Any excess on your policy is set by your insurer and payable by you. Meal plans are not covered by insurance; if you need an individualised meal plan, it is charged separately at £75.
AXA policies: an excess of £99 applies to the initial consultation and £29 to each follow-up. Meal plans are not covered.
How to book with insurance
Three steps from pre-authorisation to your first appointment.
01
Get pre-authorisation
Contact your insurer before booking and obtain a pre-authorisation code. Then email your membership number and pre-authorisation code to admin@nutritionandco.co.uk before your consultation.
02
Book and complete forms
Book your insurance-funded initial consultation online with your pre-authorisation code, membership number and personal details to hand. Then complete the pre-assessment questionnaire.
03
Meet your practitioner online
We email you a video link for your appointment. If an excess applies, we send you an invoice for it.
Conditions we commonly support
IBS, IBD and coeliac disease
Sports nutrition and RED-S
Eating disorders
ADHD and autism
Diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure
Weight management
Cover depends on your policy, so check with your insurer first
Questions about your insurance?
Send us your question and our team will reply by email. You can also email us directly at admin@nutritionandco.co.uk.
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Questions
Which insurers do you accept?
We accept Bupa UK, AXA, Vitality, Aviva, WPA, Healix and Cigna UK, subject to your individual policy and pre-authorisation. We do not currently accept Simplyhealth.
Do I need pre-authorisation?
Yes. You must obtain pre-authorisation from your insurer before your appointment. Please email your membership number and pre-authorisation code to admin@nutritionandco.co.uk before your consultation.
Will I have to pay anything?
If your policy has an excess, it is payable by you and we will send you an invoice. Excess amounts depend on your individual policy. Meal plans are not covered by insurance and an individualised meal plan costs £75.
How long is an insurance-funded consultation?
Insurance-funded initial consultations last 45 minutes and take place online by video call.
My condition is not listed. Can I still use my insurance?
Possibly. Cover depends on your insurer and policy, so check with them first. You are also welcome to email us at admin@nutritionandco.co.uk with any questions.