NHS Athens account registration - a guide

An NHS Athens username and password provides you with access to online resources that help with your practice or study. These resources are purchased nationally by the NHS, or more locally by NHS London or local NHS Trusts.

Getting an Athens account involves a self-registration process and you are advised to complete it on an NHS computer. Simply go to the Barts Health Catalogue or you can use a search engine to search for "Barts Health Catalogue".

Click the Athens Registration tab

This will take you to NHS England Athens Registration form.You can click on the "Help me to complete this form" option on any page for further assistance.

Athens account eligibility and email
Your eligibility for an NHS Athens account will be determined on this page. Ensure that you supply an NHS email address if you have one. Click the "What are the OpenAthens Eligibility Criteria?" to find out more.

Note: Pay particular attention to the email address you supply as this needs to be correct for you to receive an invitation to activate your account. 

Your Organisation
You can find your organisation by typing its name into the keyword box. There is an autosuggest feature which will try to help you find the relevant organization.

Click on the "I cannot find my organisation" button if your organisation does not come up. This will request for your name and require you to select the Region/Area you work in so that you can be identified.

Your Details
The details you provide in this section are used to identify your account. Ensure that you supply your details as fully as possible.

Verification
You will be required to read and accept the terms and conditions under Data Protection. You may choose to or not to agree to be contacted by NICE for future surveys.

Once your account is verified, your details will be displayed.

• Make a note of the username you are given. 
• You will receive an email at the address you supplied.
• Click on the link in the email to activate your account. 
• You will be prompted to create your password and submit.

You will be prompted to accept the terms and conditions once more and your NHS Athens account will become active.

If you have any problems with your NHS Athens account or forget your username or password, do not hesitate to contact your local NHS Library.

Knowledge and Library Services                                       Knowledge and Library Services
Newham University Hospital                                             Whipps Cross University Hospital
020 7363 8016                                                                020 8535 6973