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Register:  Valid users can register for an NHS Athens username.

• Check the eligibility criteria here.
• Check which NHS Athens organisation you should register with.
• Register by completing this online form.
• Use an NHS-network computer if possible.
• If using a non-NHS computer, you MUST use an NHS, academic or work-based email address.
• Any application using a personal email address will be automatically rejected.
• Successful applications will be sent an email containing an activation link - use this to set up your password. You must act on the activation email promptly as the activation code is only valid for a limited time and non-activated accounts are deleted on a regular basis.

Login: You can access all the online content available from our Health Information Resources page.

Password reset: You can reset your password if you forget it.

Accessing your Account Details: Login to Your Account. 

Keeping Your Athens Account Up-to-date:

• Make sure your email address is valid and you monitor it.
• Check Athens / Eduserv email are not interpreted as spam.
• To change your details, login to Your Account. 

Changing your NHS organisation:

• If you are moving to or from another NHS organisation then you can take your NHS Athens account with you.
• To change you NHS organisation login to Your Account.
• Select your new NHS organisation and update your work details - remember to change your email address. If you know that your Athens account will terminate as you change organisations it may be worth asking your Athens administrator for a short extension so that you can complete the transfer, likewise let your new Athens administrator know your new contract end-date.

Other Problems: If you have any other problems or need any help contact the e-Resources librarian.

Students on NHS Placement

Students on placement with the NHS are allowed an NHS Athens username and password in order to access NHS-subscribed resources for the organisation that they are on placement with. This is only available for the duration of your placement. This is known as an NHS Trust Athens account.

If you have an NHS-based email account you can register online immediately using your NHS-based email address. Note that you must monitor this email account. You will be sent an email to complete the registration process and update emails are also sent on a regular basis.

Otherwise please ask at the main counter for an application form or ask your tutor to contact the e-resources librarian. We can then set up an account for you manually.

Alternatively students can request an NHS Athens account by completing this online form Again, we will manually create the account for you.

NHS-HE Athens for Students

Keele students on NHS-funded courses (medicine, midwifery, nursing and physiotherapy) are eligible for an NHS-HE Athens username and password. This will be available for the duration of your course and will provide you with access to NHS Core Content only. You will be informed of your account details via your university email account. Please note that these accounts are managed by Campus Library and any queries should be directed to the E-resources Manager at Keele Campus Library.

Social Care Workers

The SCIE Athens service is no longer available in England. Please see the SCIE Athens web page for more details.

Social workers are eligible to register with NHS Athens. If you work for UHNS, North Staffs Combined Healthcare, Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership Trust (SSoTP) : North Division or the North Staffordshire or Stoke on Trent Clinical Commissioning Groups, then register with that listed Athens organisation. Other social care workers in staffordshire working in health-related business should register for the Athens organisation "Social Care provider organisations in Staffordshire".

Note that resources available under NHS Athens are healthcare related. Social care related information previously available through SCIE Athens is not covered by this access route.