Health & Social Care • 2 mins read
Fifteen pathology services within the Health Services Laboratories (HSL) and The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) organisations (both part of the Sonic Healthcare UK group) have recently been presented with their UKAS accreditation certificates to ISO 15189:2022.
The presentation was delivered by Lynsey Poyner, UKAS Chief Operating Officer, during an event held at BMA House and The Halo Building in London. This occasion marked the final stage in a series of certificate presentations for HSL and TDL services, concluding a process that began in January 2025.
A wide range of HSL and TDL employees attended the event, representing every level of the organisation — from the Group Head of Quality Systems, Principal Quality Manager and Director of Governance to laboratory managers and quality administrators.
Reflecting on the achievement, Lynsey Poyner said:
“It was a pleasure to present these certificates and to see first-hand the commitment to quality that runs throughout both TDL and HSL. The culture of quality evident across these organisations is truly impressive — it’s clear that accreditation is not just a badge of success, but a way of working that supports continual improvement and confidence in patient care.”
Jacqueline Sutherland, HSL Principal Quality Manager commented on the achievement:
“This recognition is more than a mark of quality; it is assurance that our systems and processes meet the highest national and international standards, strengthening our reputation as a leader in healthcare. Congratulations and well done! to the laboratories and clinical teams in marking this achievement”.
UKAS representatives were delighted to meet members of the HSL and TDL teams and commended the strong emphasis placed on maintaining accreditation as part of daily practice.
UKAS congratulates all fifteen services on their successful accreditation and recognises the Sonic Healthcare UK group’s ongoing dedication to quality and competence in pathology.