1. How to register for an NHS Athens Account Contact Matt Holland [ Matt.Holland@nwas.nhs.uk ]Matt.Holland@nwas.nhs.uk

2. About NHS Athens Accounts What is an NHS Athens Account? An NHS Athens User Name and Password allows you to access electronic resources (journal articles, e- books and guidelines) from wherever you have an internet connection. Where do I get an NHS Athens Account? All North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Staff can register for an NHS Athens Account online, using NHS Evidence [www.evidence.nhs.uk ].

3. Register for an NHS Athens Account at http://www.evidence.nhs.uk http://www.evidence.nhs.uk Click on Journals and Databases

4. Register for an NHS Athens Account at http://www.evidence.nhs.uk http://www.evidence.nhs.uk Click link to Register for Athens

5. Registering for an Athens Account Find the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in the pull down menus. Complete Your Personal Details and Your Professional Details sections. You must give an e-mail address. If you register outside NHS premises, e.g. at home, use your NHS e-mail address.

6. Registering for an ATHENS Account Check the e-mail address you gave for an e-mail from ATHENS o You will receive an automated e-mail from ATHENS asking you to follow a link to activate your account. o Look for an e-mail with Your Athens account has been created in the subject line. Follow the link and create your Password. [ENDS]