It is important to reiterate that this test is NOT for allergy. It is easy to confuse allergy and sensitivity or intolerance as the different terms are often used interchangeably, which leads to misinterpretation. Allergy and sensitivity are not the same. Of course if someone is allergic to a food item it could be described as

If you have consultation as a benefit on your policy, the terms state you're covered for the fees for a diagnostic consultation that you have as a private patient. Therefore a video or telephone consultation would be claimable. It is common for a food item consumed in the daily diet or very frequently, to test as a moderate or high sensitivity item. This can happen with food sensitivity and may be due to the body suddenly struggling to process or breakdown particular constituents of the food. This could be caused by overconsumption of a food group or could be down to an imbalance in gut bacteria or the presence of low-level inflammation in the gut. If you have any of the symptoms listed, particularly if they are not normal for you, are persistent, are reoccurring episodes or they do not go away, please consult a GP.The NHS offers a range of screening tests to different sections of the population, in this article we’ll explore the female lifetime screening pathway.

You’re not able to claim for treatment you need within this qualifying period - which you or a dental clinician identified that you needed before you joined your plan. In addition, you cannot claim for part of a course of treatment that began before you joined the policy or during your qualifying period that is not fully completed or paid for. Scenario 2: The item you are allergic to shows as a no reactivity item. This means that you do not have food sensitivity to this item however the result does not question or contradict the presence of your food allergy to the item. It does NOT mean you should reintroduce the item to your diet, you should respect the symptoms or test results you have had previously with regards to allergy. Our Women’s Health campaign partners, the Lady Garden Foundation also share the symptoms of the five gynaecological cancers to be aware of. Together we believe that wider awareness of these symptoms is the key to prevention and early diagnosis, which can save lives.Stay on top of what you have left to use in your current plan year through both your online account and the SimplyPlan app.