This document provides an outline of the on-boarding process and considerations for organisations intending to join the NHSmail Skype for Business Service.

This document provides an outline of the Skype for Business instant messaging and presence (IM&P) configuration for NHSmail.

The guidance is based on use of the Skype for Business 2015/16 Full and Basic clients.

Skype for Business can be used on a personal mobile device through the Skype for Business mobile application (app).

This guide provides information on downloading, installing, signing in and removing the Skype for Business application (app) on a mobile device.

Summary of Skype for Business

This group of organisations agreed to partner with NHS Digital and Accenture to piloting Skype for Business (SfB) Audio and Video Conferencing (A&VC) under the use case of Virtual Multi-Disciplinary Team (vMDTs) meetings

The MDT enables clinicians to gather a second opinion on their most complex patients and promotes greater collaboration between services

The Royal Free Hospital agreed to partner with NHS Digital and Accenture to pilot Skype for Business (SfB) Audio and Video Conferencing (A&VC) under the use case of enriching peer-to-peer clinical conversations.

This guide has been created to support Local Administrators who will be leading the Skype for Business Instant Messaging and Presence (IM&P) deployment throughout their organisation.