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How do I register with HI-Net?
Why register?
Who can register with HI-Net? 
How do I search for information? 
How do I submit a document to HI-Net?
What can HI-Net do for my organisation?

How do I register with HI-Net?
You can register with HI-Net by clicking on the "Register" button on the main page.  Simply enter your details on the on-line form, and click on the "Submit" button.  Once you have been accepted, you will receive an email with your login details.

You must supply a valid professional/work email address.  Please contact the HI-Net Advisor if you would like to register but only have access to a commercial email address.  We use your email address to validate users.

You can then log onto HI-Net by clicking on the "Login" button on the main page. 
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Why register?
You can register with HI-Net to become part of the HI-Net virtual network, receive regular bulletins, and access to restricted areas and facilities of the site. 

Users must be registered in order to use the HI-Net Forum.  You will be required to enter your HI-Net username and password again to access the Forum.  You can view and comment on all open forums. 
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Who can register with HI-Net?
HI-Net is open to all professionals who are working to improve health in Grampian.   Members are welcome from the NHS and all partner organisations such as Local Authorities, Education, Voluntary Sector and any other organisations with a remit for Health Improvement.
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How do I search for information?
There is a search facility available on every page of HI-Net.  There are also two drop-down menus on the homepage to help you search - one by topic and the other by menu items of HI-Net.
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How do I submit a document/event/news story to HI-Net?
Email your submission to hinet@nhs.net with any relevant details or information.  If you need to update a submission after it has been published on HI-Net just email the relevant changes and it can be amended. 
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What can HI-Net do for my organisation/department?
If you wish, you could create your own section on HI-Net in the People and Networks section where you could have details of your work, contacts, reports and any other information you wish to publish on HI-Net.  This area can be open to the public or it can be private.  Private areas are password protected where only identified users have access.  In a private area you can post documents and information confidentially between members of your group.  You can also set up a private forum.  Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to discuss how HI-Net could benefit your organisation or department.
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