Nusrat Hussan

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Lecturer Practitioner in Occupational Therapy
Faculty:
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care
School:
School of Allied Health and Social Care
Location:
Cambridge

Nusrat is an HCPC registered occupational therapist with clinical experience in paediatric occupational therapy. She has worked in community children’s and adult teams.

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Background

Nusrat joined ARU as a lecturer practitioner in 2024, having worked as a children’s occupational therapist since 2013. Her passion lies in helping children develop essential skills and achieve their full potential – whether it’s fine motor coordination, sensory processing, or daily living activities.

In her current role, Nusrat supports students by serving as a placement coordinator and part of the support team, ensuring they gain valuable clinical experiences. She takes great pride in being a member of our University's diversity group. Nusrat contributes to a more resilient and caring professional community by actively promoting inclusion and fostering a friendly atmosphere.

Spoken Languages
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
Research interests
  • Recognise siblings of children with physical/mental disabilities as a vulnerable group who deserve attention and better planning for their needs
  • Coping strategies of families managing children with long-term conditions
  • Role of parents and healthcare professionals to empower children to be effective self-advocates
  • Improving placement provision in the clinical setting

Nusrat’s research focuses on understanding the experiences of families with children who have long-term conditions or disabilities. It explores the impact on siblings, parental perspectives, and the effectiveness of support systems. Additionally, it investigates sibling advocacy and empowerment, aiming to promote resilience and inclusivity within families.

Teaching
Qualifications
  • Professional Advocate, Anglia Ruskin University, 2024
  • Sensory Integration Module 1, Sheffield Hallam University, 2023
  • Pre-Masters Internship, University of East Anglia, 2020
  • Masters in Occupational Therapy, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi 2007
  • Bachelors in Occupational Therapy, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, 2005
Memberships, editorial boards
  • Registered occupational therapist, HCPC
  • Registered member, Royal College of Occupational Therapists
  • Member, RCOT Specialist Section children’s families and young people