Pneumococcal Disease Awareness

Awareness

In the ‘awareness’ section you will find information about initiatives, charities and action groups all concerned with and active in raising the awareness of pneumococcal disease in the United Kingdom to healthcare professionals and the public. Simply click on any of the links below to find out more information.

Pneumo Aware Report

Designed to assess the current impact of pneumococcal disease in the UK, to identify the remaining challenges and to provide a framework for the management and prevention of pneumococcal disease. Click here to find out more.

Impact of Pneumococcal Disease in adults

Awareness of pneumococcal disease amongst adults in the UK remains low in spite of growing evidence of its impact and burden on NHS. Find out more and see how it compares to other diseases such as cancer.

British Lung Foundation

The British Lung Foundation (BLF) is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. We focus our resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease. The BLF works in a variety of ways, including funding world-class research, campaigning to bring about positive change in lung health and improving treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease. www.lunguk.org

Meningitis Research Foundation

The Meningitis Research Foundation funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, improve survival rates and outcomes.
We promote education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and give support to people affected.
www.meningitis.org

Meningitis Trust

Meningitis strikes in an instant, but the impact lasts a lifetime. The Meningitis Trust is here to ensure that everyone whose life has been affected by meningitis gets access to the support that they need, where they need it and for as long as they need it.

www.meningitis-trust.org

Meningitis UK

Meningitis UK is a national charity based in Bristol. Our sole focus is on prevention and funding lifesaving research to eradicate all forms of meningitis. Meningitis is a terrifying disease which can kill in less than four hours and tragically is most prevalent in children and young people.
www.meningitisuk.org

The Royal Society for Public Health

The Royal Society for Public Health is an independent, multi-disciplinary organisation, dedicated to the promotion and protection of collective human health and well-being.
www.rsph.org.uk