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Register for your NHS Education ATHENS username and password (Why register?)
You can apply for an NHS Education ATHENS username and password if you belong to any of the following groups:
- Staff of NHS Scotland (including contractors such as general practitioner staff, community pharmacy staff, dental surgery staff Register
- Undergraduate or postgraduate students working or training with NHS Scotland - Register
- Social services, public library staff and other local authority staff working in partnership with the NHS - Register
- Voluntary sector organisations - Register
- Other partners including staff in higher and further education, Scottish Government staff, nursing homes, the armed services and patient/public representatives on NHS groups - Register
Others may also be eligible. A full guide to who is eligible can be found here. If you are unsure which group you fit into, or feel you need access and don't belong to one of these groups, please get in touch with your local ATHENS administrator for advice.
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