Hannah Foote

Dr. Hannah Foote is a Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at Manchester Metropolitan University. She completed her PhD on 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support psychological adjustment after stroke' at the University of Manchester (2024) and holds a Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy (2022). Her qualifications include BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Sciences (1st class) from Newcastle University (2012).

Dr. Foote maintains professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). She also participates in the Institute for Children's Futures research group at MMU.

Her research focuses on psychological interventions in speech and language therapy contexts, particularly exploring:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy applications
• Post-stroke psychological adjustment
• Therapeutic approaches in communication disorders
• Child development perspectives

Dr. Foote's publications examine identity, community, and representation in contemporary British fiction, with specific attention to queer narratives and multicultural perspectives. Her work bridges clinical practice with literary analysis of health-related experiences.