How to self-register for an Athens username and what to do if you've forgotten your password

To access the library e-resources you need an NHS Athens username. You can self-register for a username via http://www.library.nhs.uk :

1. Click on My Library (centre of toolbar)
2. click on “Register for Athens” (left-hand column)
3. click on “Start registration process” button
4. click on London SHA
5. click on NHS North-East London -Bark & Dagen,City of Lond,Hackney,Havering,Newham,Redbrdg,Towr Ham, Waltham F
6. click on the name of the organisation which employs you or where you are based on placement e.g. City & Hackney PCT, East London NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
7. complete the “Enter your personal details” form
   - if you are on a temporary contract ensure you type the date your contract expires in this form: 01/01/2000. If the year is not entered as 4 digits the form fails.
   - don’t forget to include a number in your password which must be at least 6 characters long. If you don’t the form fails
   - don’t forget to tick the terms and conditions box. If you don’t the form fails
8. click the "Submit details" button
9. your username will be emailed to the e-mail address you provided. Write it down.

To avoid delay (up to 15 days) in obtaining your username please register from a work-based (NHSNet connected) computer. Once you have an Athens username it can be used from any computer with an internet connection.

If you have forgotten your Athens password you can reset it via this website: register.athensams.net/nhs/forgotten_password.php .

If you have forgotten your username or changed employers please contact the library.