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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

September 8, 2026

Serendipity: Dr Sarah Davie’s path from the laboratory bench to NHS leadership

There is a moment in every meaningful career when the role you have been preparing for finally meets the person you have become.. As Sarah prepares to step down from her role as Network Clinical Lead for Biochemistry at South West London Pathology, Sarah reflects on her forty-two year career that began with a serendipitous laboratory placement and evolved into a legacy of connection and collaboration.

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September 3, 2026

Day in the Life: Diana Mohanaraja, Band 6 Biomedical Scientist

For Diana, every day presents a unique challenge. it all depends on which bench she’s working. Some days she’s on a one-person bench, giving her the freedom to plan her own time. Other days she’s in the 6800, SWLP’s busy molecular suite housing three Cobas analysers, working alongside an Associate Practitioner and one or two Band Support Workers.

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July 27, 2026

Learning from Bordeaux: shaping the future of our GP hub

Our managing director, Simon Brewer, led a team from the South West London to Bordeaux, France to visit one of Europe’s most advanced diagnostic laboratories, a trip that is now directly shaping plans for SWLP’s own GP hub.

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July 8, 2026

New test codes for requesting immunoglobulins – Epsom and St Helier hospitals and GPs only

Immunoglobulin and serum protein electrophoresis requesting is changing on 8 July 2026. Clinicians can now request immunoglobulins only or immunoglobulins and electrophoresis. This change will enable doctors to more effectively request the tests that are clinically indicated and streamline laboratory testing, delivering improved turnaround times for these tests. This change will apply to Epsom & St Helier Hospitals and their associated GPs initially, and will then be rolled out to all service users in south west London.

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