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Our vision and values

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS partnership providing a highly-dependable, clinically-assured and cost-effective diagnostic pathology service.

Our mission is to ensure every patient receives the required test results and advice for their effective diagnosis and treatment.

Our values

We pursue excellence

  • We don’t stand still.
  • We always look to improve.
  • We drive innovation and effective use of technology.

We value your relationship with us

  • We build robust relationships with our users, commissioners and suppliers.
  • We work with clinicians to improve patient outcomes.
  • We value our peoples collective and individual contributions.

You can depend on us

  • We will use our resources responsibly and effectively.
  • We use public funds effectively.
  • We deliver on our commitments.

Making every test matter

  • We know every result can make the difference in a patient’s journey.
  • We work to ensure the result and advice is accessible and timely.
  • We realise the importance of our service to a patient’s experience and outcomes.

Our strategic objectives

  • Optimise our organisation in quality, efficiency, infrastructure and workforce
  • Grow and develop our presence to strengthen our position in the market
  • Build a strong customer-focused organisation

Latest news

April 28, 2026

Incorrect Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) results issued between 27 December 2025 and 4 March 2026

On 4 March, South West London Pathology (SWLP) identified an issue with Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) test results from between 27 December 2025 to 4 March 2026. During this period, some results were issued that were falsely high (positive). All results that went out from 5 March onwards are correct. The FIT test looks for […]

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April 27, 2026

SWLP shortlisted for five IBMS awards

We are excited and proud to announce that teams across SWLP have been shortlisted for five IBMS awards, our highest number of shortlisted nominations ever. The shortlisted nominations are: Best Use of Innovation or Technology SWLP POCT team for the introduction of a troponin POCT solution in ED at Kingston Hospital Harvey’s Lab Tour of […]

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April 24, 2026

Cytology team celebrates 10-year milestone and national award shortlisting

An SWLP team that revolutionised one-stop cancer diagnostic clinics is celebrating a decade of service, and a prestigious national award nomination.

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April 22, 2026

SWLP’s Shiva Joshi ranked 2nd in global Andrology & Embryology EQA scheme

South West London Pathology is proud to celebrate a truly outstanding achievement by one of our own. Shiva Joshi, a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in our Blood Sciences department at Croydon Hospital, has been recognised as the 2nd best performer worldwide in the 2026 Andrology and Embryology External Quality Assessment (EQA) scheme. This remarkable result places […]

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