I was wondering if immunodeficiency patients in the UK get a vaccine for pneumococcal pneumonia offered by their GPs/ specialists or if they have to ask for it?

It is very difficult to give blanket advice on vaccination for people with immunodeficiency.  We advise that you discuss this with your specialist team as they can provide advice specific to you and your condition.   Some patients will be given pneumococcal vaccine as part of their work up, patients on immunoglobulin therapy would not normally be offered it since they get the protection from this treatment.