Briarfield
Everything you need to know about living at Briarfield hall of residence.
Moving in
This page contains all the information you need to have a successful stay in halls, from moving in, the facilities available and keeping safe.
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Moving In
Getting there
Details about the arrivals process will be made available on our online welcome platform over the summer months. Instructions about how to access this will be emailed out to all residents once all accommodation details have been finalised.
Address and mail
Your address will be:
Full name, room number, Briarfield Hall, 23 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 6DD
Mail will be delivered by Royal Mail to the flat post boxes in the accommodation reception during normal office hours. Proof of identify such as your university ID card is required to collect them.
Keys
On arrival, you will receive a fob and key to your room. If you lose any of these items, you will need to report it to the accommodation reception where a replacement fob/key will be issued.
Please note, there will be a charge incurred to replace any lost or damaged keys and access fobs.
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Living at Briarfield
Accommodation reception
Phone number: 0161 638 5800
Opening hours: 8.00am - 6:00pm
Out of office hours: call security on 0161 638 5800 or 07496 992 410
The reception for students in Briarfields is at Oxford Court, which is where parcels can be collected from.
For mail that is letterbox size, these will be put in your letterboxes onsite at Briarfield’s.
Fire evacuation
In the event of a fire alarm being raised you should evacuate promptly to the assembly point outside the Territorial Army building on Boundary Lane.
Failure to evacuate your accommodation building when instructed may result in disciplinary action being taken against you under the Student Code of Conduct.
If widespread evacuation is necessary, security will instruct you to move towards All Saints Park.
If you hear the fire alarm sound in another flat, please inform security immediately and evacuate.
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Looking after your accommodation
Maintenance repairs
Please report any maintenance issues to the online maintenance request system (details of which can be found in your welcome pack). In an emergency, such as loss of all water or power, floods, gas leaks or persons trapped in lifts please contact the accommodation reception on 0161 638 5800.
Flat inspections
You are responsible for keeping the communal areas of your flat and your bedroom clean and tidy.
The communal area of your flat will be inspected every month and the dates will be advertised on the notice board in your flat. The inspection is to check for cleanliness, health and safety and damages. If your flat fails its inspection, you will be given 48 hours to clean the area, after which a second inspection will be carried out. If your flat fails the second inspection, then a cleaning contractor will be brought in and the cost of this will be passed on to you and your flatmates.
During the year, there will be three inspections of your bedroom by a member of the accommodation team. You will be advised by email or a written note 24 hours beforehand of the time, date and purpose.
Cleaning equipment
There are shared living and kitchen facilities in Briarfields. Each flat will be provided with a dustpan and brush, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board.
Waste recycling
You need to dispose of all rubbish from your flat at the recycling point located in Briarfields courtyard.
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Looking after yourself
Support and advice
The Residential Life team are there to offer you support and advice on any issues you may experience during your stay. If you would like a confidential drop-in session, contact your accommodation reception or alternatively email [email protected]
Laundry
Coin-operated washing machines and dryers are located next to Block C on the ground floor. Laundry rooms are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Click here to read more about our laundry provider circuit.
Doctor
As a student living at Manchester Met you must register with a local doctor in order for you to receive treatment for any illness while you are at university. Your closest doctor’s surgery is The Arch Medical Practice. You can find other doctor’s surgeries using the NHS Service Search.
Dentist
It important to register with a local dentist when living at Manchester Met. You can find other dentist’s surgeries using the NHS Service Search. You may also be eligible for discounted NHS dental charges by applying for a HC2 or HC3 form, learn more about the NHS Low Income scheme here .
