South West London Pathology Histopathologist Dr Lorrette Ffolkes is introducing a series of lunchtime talks aimed at looking at specific cases, following a sample from receipt in the laboratory to examination by a pathologist, and looking at where things may have gone wrong and where improvements can be made.
News and events
May 7, 2019
Our trainee clinical scientists support the London Marathon
The 2019 London Marathon was held on Sunday 29 April and three of our very own trainee clinical scientists were in attendance to support the massive healthcare operation on the day.
April 10, 2019
Point-of-care testing: a new frontier for SWLP
The development of new technology means that point-of-care (POCT) testing is becoming increasingly widely used across the NHS and organisations are gearing up to provide an ever-wider range of POCT tests and services.
February 12, 2019
South West London Pathology develops an innovative solution for blood borne virus screening in the community setting
South West London Pathology (SWLP) has developed an innovative solution to blood borne screening using capillary blood testing.
July 29, 2018
Celebrating Biomedical Science Day
SWLP took part in this year’s Biomedical Science Day in July.
July 29, 2018
NHS@70 Celebrations – SWLP member of staff is crowned star baker!
Congratulations to Belinda Parkinson in Cytology who was crowned St George’s star baker at the NHS@70 Big 7Tea Party Bake Off on Thursday 5 July!
July 29, 2018
Immunology Education Session For GPs
In July, St George’s Hospital organised an educational evening for local GPs to find out more about services on offer at St George’s. Dr Jo Sheldon, Immunology Clinical Lead, ran a session on Immunology.
July 27, 2018
Immunology Training Days
In June, Dr Jo Sheldon, Clinical Lead for Immunology and Dr Rachel Wheeler, Consultant Clinical Scientist, held two Association of Clinical Pathologist training days for Immunology at St George’s.
July 27, 2018
Westminster University Employers’ Day
In June, South West London Pathology were invited by the University of Westminster to give a presentation to employers who are considering taking students from University of Westminster as apprentices.