Resources
NHS Athens
What is Athens?
Am I eligible for a Wirral NHS Athens account?
What if I already have a University Athens account?
What NHS resources are available?
How do I register for an NHS Athens account?
How do I access and use my NHS Athens resouces once I have registered?
What if I forget my password?
How do I change my password?
What if I change Trusts?
How do I change my organisation?
How do I change my e-mail address?
What is Athens?
Athens is the secure login that gives you access to professional academic resources. Your NHS Athens account will provide you with a username and password which you can use to log in to NHS resources on the Internet.
You will need an NHS Athens password to access electronic resources purchased for you by the NHS. These resources are all accessible via NHS Evidence portal at www.evidence.nhs.uk. Please note that NHS Athens resources are intended for eligible users working in England only.
Am I eligible for a Wirral NHS Athens account?
To be eligible for a Wirral NHS Athens username and password you need to be working for or on placement within Wirral NHS. To find out if you are eligible for an NHS Athens account go to www.evidence.nhs.uk/nhs-evidence-content/journals-and-databases/nhs-athens-eligibility-criteria
What if I already have a University Athens account?
You may already have a University Athens account if you have recently been registered on a course with a university. However, there are many different types of Athens accounts. To access NHS resources, you will need to register for an NHS Athens account in addition to the one you have obtained from your university. Your NHS Athens username will always begin with ‘nhs’, e.g. nhsexample001.
What NHS resources are available?
NHS Evidence Health Information Resources include e-journals, health related databases and e-books. Visit the NHS Evidence Health Information Resources to find out more.
How do I register for an NHS Athens account?
To register for a NHS Athens account, go to NHS Evidence and select 'Journals and Databases Sign In/Register for NHS Athens Resources' then click on ‘Register for NHS Athens’.
You MUST either register from an NHS networked PC on the N3 network OR register using an NHS email account.
Please note: Students may register using their academic email address and doctors may also register using their doctors.net.uk email address.
How do I access and use my NHS Athens resouces once I have registered?
You can also access your NHS Athens account details (including resources) via the 'My Athens' pages.
1. Go to http://www.athensams.net/myathens.
2. Enter your existing username and password, then click ‘Login’.
3. Select the 'Resources' tab and all your resources will be listed.
We provide training on accessing NHS Athens resources as part of our Information Literacy and Skills Training Programme. Please link here to find out what sessions are available and to book your place.
You can also refer to our series of Library Helpsheets for quick reference help. Please link here to see what Library Helpsheets are available.
What if I forget my password?
Please contact us by telephone or e-mail and we will direct you to the appropriate Athens Administrator.
How do I change my password?
1. Go to http://www.athensams.net/myathens
2. Enter your existing username and password, then click ‘Login’.
3. Click on the ‘My Account’ tab.
4. Enter your current password, then enter the new password in the appropriate boxes and click on ‘Submit’.
You cannot change your username, but if your username reflects a misspelling of your name, please contact us. Your Athens Administrator will create a new account for you.
What if I change Trusts?
If you move to a different Trust within the NHS, you must re-register for a new NHS Athens password. Please contact your local NHS library when you start a new contract. If your current Athens account is still active you will be able to change your employing organisation without re-registering. For instructions on changing your organisation see below.
How do I change my organisation?
1. Go to NHS Evidence Health Information Resources at www.library.nhs.uk.
2. Select the link 'Sign-in to Athens'.
3. Log in with your NHS Athens user name and password.
4. Select the link to My Account (top right hand corner of screen).
5. Select the link to change your organisation
6. Log in again to confirm user name and password.
7. Enter your new organisation details and any other changes to your contact details.
8. An email will be sent to you with a link to re-activate your account with the new organisation
9. You will need to click on the link and log in with your user name and activation code to confirm your new organisation within 2 days.
How do I change my email address?
How do I change my email address?
1. Go to NHS Evidence Health Information Resources at www.library.nhs.uk.
2. Select the link 'Sign-in to Athens'.
3. Log in with your NHS Athens user name and password.
4. Select the link to My Account (top right hand corner of screen).
5. Select the link to change your email address.
6. An email will be sent to your new address with a link to re-activate your account with the new email address
7. You will need to click on the link and log in with your user name and activation code to confirm your new address within 2 days.