Access a wealth of online resources with an NHS OpenAthens username

NHS staff can access a wealth of online resources to support studies, work, continuous development and best practice in patient care. Get access to ebooks, journals, articles, databases and clinical tools with a single username / password – your NHS OpenAthens username.

Register online

Complete the online form to get your OpenAthens username. For more help follow these step-by-step instructions or watch our video:

For a quick overview of some of the resources available watch our short video:

Need more help?

Not sure if an NHS OpenAthens username is for you? Complete our online tutorial NHS OpenAthens - what's fact or fake.
Want to learn more about the resources we have on offer? Take a look at our Finding NHS Resources etutorial.
Need more help managing your NHS OpenAthens username? Check our NHS OpenAthens web page.

Get in touch with the Health Library for more help finding the information you need.

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