What is OpenAthens?

OpenAthens is an authentication system that enables users to access a variety of online resources with just one username and password.

What will it give me access to?

With an NHS OpenAthens account you will be able to:

  • Search for full-text articles from a wide range of journals
  • Access a range of online books
  • Access all of the NHS core content databases:
    AMED
    British Nursing Index
    CINAHL
    EMBASE
    EMCARE
    HMIC
    MEDLINE
    PsycINFO