##  [Novartis Societal Impact](/ie-en/patients-and-caregivers/novartis-societal-impact "Novartis Societal Impact") 

 Novartis partner with patient communities around Ireland to improve and extend the lives of people suffering from a range of conditions. Our ambition is to support people at every stage of their journey, from raising disease awareness before a diagnosis all the way through to helping them live well day-to-day.

 >17 

####  disease awareness days celebrated each year through impactful campaigns and events 

 

 3 

####  packs of medicine delivered to patients in Ireland each minute 

 

 7,700 

####  Novartis nurse contacts with patients in 2021 

 

 1,500 

####  listeners to our MS Explored Podcast in 2021 

 

 







 

 

 

 

### Six key pillars underpin how we engage with patient communities to improve outcomes

#### Patient Support Services

Our dedicated Novartis nurses work tirelessly to support patients at all stages of their treatment journey

#### Listening

We ensure the patient is at the heart of all we do, by making sure we listen and respond to their needs.

#### Elevating Patient Voices

We seek ways to make the voices of patients in Ireland heard on a national and global scale.

#### Advocacy

We partner with patient groups and healthcare organisations to advocate for those most in need.

#### Living Well

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of current and future populations in Ireland.

#### Support

We partner with Patient Groups and the healthcare system to ensure the needs of patients in Ireland are met.

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### **See the full Novartis Societal Impact Pathway [here](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/12296_Novartis_SocietalImpactPathway_APPROVED.pdf "12296_Novartis_SocietalImpactPathway_APPROVED.pdf").**