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Register for your NHS OpenAthens username for access to key online resources

 NHS staff can access a wide range of online resources to support best practice, professional development and patient care. These include healthcare specialist ebooks, journals , databases, search engines and clinical information tools.

You will need an NHS OpenAthens username and password to log in to these resources. All NHS staff are eligible for an NHS OpenAthens account.

To get your NHS OpenAthens account follow these step-by-step instructions to completing the online registration form.

Are you not sure if an NHS OpenAthens account is for you? Take our short quiz - NHS OpenAthens: what's fact or fake? - to find out why you should register.

For a quick overview of NHS OpenAthens watch our short video

If you need any help please contact the Health Library.

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