In the fast-paced world of pathology, where millions of samples are processed to unlock the secrets of health and disease, leadership is less about sitting behind a desk and more about orchestrating a complex, human-centred operation. For Thomas Walton, the Chemistry Network Lead for SWLP, every day is a dynamic puzzle of people, processes, and innovation.
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February 13, 2026
Balancing a career, a degree, and family; Veneta Simitchieva’s apprenticeship journey
For National Apprenticeship Week 2026, we meet Veneta Simitchieva, a Level 3 Apprentice in Cellular Pathology who is juggling her career, a degree, and being a mum to an 11-year-old. She shares her story of pursuing professional registration and the unique rewards of her role.
February 12, 2026
This Heart Month, SWLP Is diagnosing faster
February is National Heart Month, a time to raise awareness, wear red, and take steps for healthier hearts. But at South West London Pathology, we’re celebrating with a breakthrough that’s already changing patient care.
February 12, 2026
All immunology samples should now be sent in yellow top blood tubes
The SWLP Immunology laboratory is installing new pre-analytic equipment to increase sample capacity and streamline workflows. As a result, all Immunology samples should be collected into yellow top blood tubes (serum separator tube/SST), as indicated on sample labels.