NHS OpenAthens Checklist

All NHS staff can register for an NHS OpenAthens username / password. This will give you access to a wide range of online resources such as ebooks, ejournals and databases.

Make sure you follow the NHS OpenAthens checklist to set up your account quickly.

Checklist

1. Register online

Complete the online form to register for your account.

2. Enter your NHS details

Make sure you enter your NHS email address and work details. Your application can then be processed automatically.

3. Select the correct NHS organisation

We support 3 Athens groups. Make sure you enter the correct organisation that represents where you work: University Hospitals of North Midlands, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare or GPs and CCGs in Staffordshire.

4. Log on

Use your OpenAthens username / password to log on to NHS-subscribed resources. You'll find a full list of resources on our A-Z resources web page.

5. Reset your password

Remember that you can reset your password if you forget it - use the option on the OpenAthens login screen. Your password needs to be at least 8 characters long and include uppercase and lowercase letters as well as numbers.

6. Renew

When your account is due for renewal you will be sent an email. Follow the instructions promptly so that your access continues.

You can get more help on our NHS OpenAthens help page.

Comments

Hot Topic! Heat Stroke

As the BBC Weather team report more hot weather on the way The Conversation reports “ How heatstroke kills – it can still be deadly after your body cools down ”. The author presents the impacts on the body of heat stroke. So what is the latest evidence on treating heat stroke? Check these resources for an overview, key points, diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up and more. [You will need your NHS OpenAthens username to access these resources] BMJ Best Practice – Heat stroke in adults . It is worth checking the BMJ BP comorbidities feature where you can add your patient's comorbidities for tailored treatment recommendations Clinical Key (available to UHNM only) – Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Oxford Medicine Online – Chapter Clinical Emergencies in Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing; Chapter Neurologic Complications of Acute Environmental Injuries in Neurologic Complications of Critical Illness Patient Information Heat stroke (BMJ best practice) Severe...

NHS online Health Library induction

Welcome to the Health Library! Do you work for: UHNM North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent ICB or GP practice Make the most of your Health Library. Complete our online induction to learn about : Facilities you can use such as computer, printers, study pods and our study/work space Resources to support confident decision-making Our expert librarian team to help you in your career progression For more online tutorials go to our Information Skills tutorials page .

Login to Library Search – step-by-step instructions for NHS staff

Library Search is a discovery tool, allowing you to find items within the library collections. You can search Library Search without logging in to view books and ebooks available in our collections. By logging in to your library account on Library Search you can access a range of additional functionality, such as: Viewing details of your library account Submitting a request to hold a book for you Adding items to your e-bookshelf Saving searches Note that for NHS users logging in to Library Search does not give you access to full-text items. As an NHS member of staff you access online resources using your NHS OpenAthens username. Anatomy of a Library Card First let’s take a quick look at the most important components of your library card. Your library card and library card number give you access to print resources as well as library services. They confirm that you are a member of the library. Your name : this will be printed on your card, so you’ll know it’s yours!...

Information Skills for Health

Search This Blog