We are excited to share that Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat has been enabled on the NHS.net Connect shared tenant for all nhs.net connect users to help us work better and more efficiently.
What is Copilot Chat?
Copilot Chat is an AI chat tool built specifically for work. It uses the latest AI models and data from the web to answer your questions, generate content and ideas, and find information. You can even upload a file from your computer to have AI analyse and transform your content.
It is protected by the same security and governance measures as your nhs.net email and files in Microsoft 365 and does not store data or share your information.
What are the benefits of Copilot Chat?
- Boosts productivity – Quick answers, task automation, and time-saving support
- Enhances writing – Helps draft, edit, and polish content fast
- Supports creativity – Great for brainstorming ideas and creating content
- Aids learning – Explains complex topics clearly and helps with research
- Adapts to you – Learns your style and works across topics
- Multilingual – Communicates in many languages
Versions of Copilot
Copilot is available as part of your enterprise Microsoft 365 license. There is a separate Microsoft 365 Copilot license that has additional integration and features. Further information can be found on the NHS.net support pages: Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot – NHSmail Support
How do I access Copilot Chat?
Copilot Chat is available in the Microsoft Teams application:
- Go to the navigation bar at the left-hand side of the screen, search for and click on Copilot
2.Right click and PIN the app so you do not have to find it again
3.You should be automatically signed in and see the green shield icon next to “New chat” and the Microsoft 365 Copilot icon at the top of the page
Prompts
There are lots of prompts that can be used in Copilot Chat, try one of the sample prompts below:
Learning and support
Microsoft are hosting a series of webinars to support your organisation’s journey to using Copilot Chat. For further information please visit https://aka.ms/NHSCopilotChat.
| Last Reviewed Date | 09/06/2025 |
