Have you registered with OpenAthens yet?

Don’t forget that all NHS staff are eligible to register for an NHS OpenAthens username. We support staff working for:

University Hospitals of North Midlands
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare
Clinical Commissioning Groups in Staffordshire
GPs and GP practice staff within Staffordshire

Your NHS OpenAthens username will give you access to a wealth of full-text online resources.

Want to register now? Just complete the online form.

Need a little help? Our video will show you what you need to do.

Want to understand more about what OpenAthens is? Complete our online tutorial.

screenshot of a slide from the tutorial

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