Delivering Science Supporting Healthcare

We are one of the largest NHS laboratory diagnostics providers in the UK,
serving and jointly owned by three London NHS Trusts

Your trusted NHS partner for laboratory diagnostics

Driven by visionary leadership, strategic investment and transformative initiatives, NWLP has grown into one of the UK’s most forward-thinking diagnostic service providers.

We are recognised as pioneers in England for establishing one of the first fully integrated NHS pathology networks.

Delivering Science, Supporting Healthcare

65m

Tests processed

7

Hospital sites

280

GP practices

750

Test repertoire

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Our test repertoire

Our comprehensive repertoire of over 750 diagnostic tests offers you precision and reliability.

With a user-friendly search function, comprehensive accreditation details, and visuals of sample containers, our test database enables you to effortlessly find the right test.

News

15 January 2026

Shaping Diagnostics – Episode Five

We are excited to share that you can now tune in to Episode Five of Shaping Diagnostics on Spotify! Join Matthew Connell, Director of Digital, Data and IT, and Sean Baxter, Head of Finance

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7 January 2026

Shaping Diagnostics – Episode Four

We are excited to share that you can now tune in to Episode Four of Shaping Diagnostics on Spotify! Join Marcus Pond, Consultant Clinical Scientist and Sandie Iles, Consultant Biomedical Scientist.

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31 December 2025

Appointment of Interim Managing Director for North West London Pathology

North West London Pathology (NWLP) announces the departure of Saghar Missaghian-Cully and the appointment of Angela Jean-Francois as Interim Managing Director

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22 December 2025

NWLP Annual Report 2024-2025

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report provides information on our financial and operational performance for the previous year as well as showcasing key events, activities and projects.

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18 December 2025

We are Finalists for an Apprenticeship and Training Award!

North West London Pathology is delighted to announce that we are finalists for an Apprenticeship and Training Award (ATA) in the category of Employer Commitment to Apprenticeships and Training.

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Innovate today, sustain our tomorrow

Discover the highlights from our annual Symposium showcasing cutting edge research, collaboration and innovation across NWLP

Our mission is bold

We’re pioneering a green revolution in diagnostic services.

Our aim is to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our work, transforming how healthcare laboratories operate.

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Our Training Academy

Showcasing our award winning and innovative approach to learning, training, education, and development.

Providing inclusive and consistent opportunities for personal and professional development for all roles for all our people.

Awards and recognition

As an organisation we take great pride in supporting our people to make outstanding achievements.

Find out more about the awards and recognition we’ve been honoured to receive.

Work with us

Discover how you can make an impact with the exciting opportunities we have available to join our dynamic team.

Diagnosing you

Watch #DiagnosingYou, our series of short animations helping you to understand your healthcare and the vital role of pathology in patient care.

What’s a skin biopsy?

Watch

Why do people need transplants?

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What happens to your blood sample?

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How are infections diagnosed?

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Our podcast

In our exciting new podcast, Shaping Diagnostics, we take you behind the scenes to discover the incredible journeys of our inspiring people.

Delve into the depths of laboratory diagnostics as you’ve never seen it before.

Episode One

Leadership Journeys with Saghar Missaghian-Cully and Angela Jean-François

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Episode Two

Training Journeys with Janki Kavi and Reynato Delos Reyes Angela Jean-François

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Episode Three

Laboratory Manager Journeys with Manfred Almeida and Cindy Madona

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Episode Four

Consultant Biomedical Scientists Journeys with Marcus Pond and Sandie Iles 

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Episode Five

Matthew Connell, Director of Digital, Data and IT, and Sean Baxter, Head of Finance

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