Everything you need to know about NHS OpenAthens

NHS OpenAthens is an authentication system. It allows NHS staff to access a wide range of different online resources using a single username / password.

Complete our online tutorial NHS OpenAthens Registration to get the essential information about OpenAthens, how it can help you and help completing the registration form

Do you just want a reminder on how to do something? Just follow our quick step-by-step instructions:

Need a quick checklist? Follow the steps in this infograph:

Essentials checklist - register online, enter details, select NHS organisation, logon, reset password, renew username

NHS OpenAthens Essentials Checklist

Want more help?

All the information you'll need about your NHS OpenAthens username is available on our NHS OpenAthens web page. Or feel free to contact your OpenAthens administrator.

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NHS staff can access ebooks, ejournals and databases online by registering for an NHS Athens username and password. This single username will allow you to access the online resources that the library subscribes to. Complete the online form to register now and start accessing resources online. For more help using your NHS Athens username see our Athens help page .

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