Artificial intelligence is transforming the NHS from the inside out, freeing time for care and innovation. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune explores the landmark Microsoft 365 Copilot trial, which saved 400,000 staff hours a month by automating administrative tasks and improving productivity. He examines how AI is redefining efficiency, governance, and workforce wellbeing across the NHS, and what it means for the wider health and social care sector as technology, compliance, and compassion come together to shape a smarter, more sustainable future for healthcare.