Community Acquired Pneumonia

About this Priority Setting Partnership

Pneumonia is the commonest cause for unplanned hospital admission in the United Kingdom (UK), with over 220,000 people diagnosed every year. The burden on patients and healthcare systems extends beyond the acute episode. Pneumonia survivors have long-term mortality rates three times higher than the general population, with cancer the cause of death in over a quarter. 

The Community Acquired Pneumonia Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) will work with patients, carers and clinicians to identify unanswered questions about the diagnosis and management of community acquired pneumonia in the UK, along with longer term follow up and recovery.

The Community Acquired Pneumonia PSP launched in 2024.