OpenAthens is the system which provides access to resources commissioned by the NHS, including journals, databases and BMJ Best Practice. On registration, users receive a username and password giving access to resources both on and off-site, at any time.

All NHS staff and Imperial undergraduate medicine students are entitled to an OpenAthens account. For a full list of authorised users see the NICE web page on OpenAthens eligibility.

OpenAthens

Videos and tutorials

Registering for OpenAthens

If you are a medical student at Imperial College London or employed by the NHS, you are entitled to an OpenAthens account for accessing electronic resources. This video will show you how to register.

Registering for OpenAthens

Registering for OpenAthens

How to register for your OpenAthens account for medical students and NHS staff

If you are a medical student at Imperial College London or employed by the NHS, you are entitled to an OpenAthens account for accessing electronic resources. This video will show you how to register.

NHS OpenAthens: changing your password / email address

NHS OpenAthens: changing your password / email address

How to change the password and email on your OpenAthens account

This tutorial demonstrates how to change the password and email on your OpenAthens account

NHS OpenAthens: Changing your organisation

NHS OpenAthens: Changing your organisation

How to change your home organization in your OpenAthens account

Demonstrates how to change your home organization in your OpenAthens account