Patient organisations, also referred to as patient groups, are important partners for Roche. Patient organisations help people by providing information about living with their conditions, raise awareness about screening and prevention, and offer a number of support tools. They provide a forum for people to meet each other, share experiences and provide on-going support for patients, their relatives and friends. Additionally, as patient organisations represent patient views on issues surrounding healthcare, they help shape the current and future healthcare environment by making their collective voices heard.