Needham Court

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, flat number, Needham Court, Cavendish Street, Manchester M15 6BB

Mail will be delivered to the flat post boxes in the accommodation reception (at Oxford Court) during normal office hours. Proof of identify such as your university ID card is required to collect your parcels, also from reception.

Keys

On arrival, you will receive a post box key and access card for your room. If you lose any of these items, you will need to report it to the accommodation reception where a replacement key will be issued.

Please note, there will be a charge incurred to replace any lost or damaged keys and access cards.

For further information on key replacement charges, please view our refurb charges.

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

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.

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 Needham Court. Each flat will be provided with a dustpan and brush, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board.

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 A on the ground floor. Laundry rooms are open 24/7.

The Circuit app is also available,and provides an easy way to manage your balance and track your machine use. Click here to learn more.

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 .