News and Events

Understanding and Identifying Barriers to Transport

News

ncat Unveils New ‘Transport Barriers Database’ to Highlight Transport Challenges for Disabled People

Recent research by ncat has found that 92% of disabled people we spoke with faced barriers when using at least…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin3 December 2024

Woman in white coat walking down path using mobility aids. She has her back to the camera. There are handrails on either side of the path and on the left of the image are several picnic benches, bushes and trees.

News

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: ncat opens Scaling Innovation Programme 2025 (deadline 5pm 19 December 2024)

We are excited to announce that ncat’s first funding call, the Scaling Innovation Programme (SIP) 2025, is now open for…

Madeleine Hughes24 October 2024

Long rectangular table down the middle of the image with about seven people sitting on one side, one at the head of the table, and about seven sitting on the right. There are open laptops and notebooks and water glasses on the table. The wall behind is wood panelled and there is a large abstract picture on the wall in the background.

News

Accessible Transport Policy Commission Autumn Roundtable Held in Parliament

Ncat’s Accessible Transport Policy Commission hosted its autumn roundtable in Parliament on Wednesday 9th October to discuss the findings of…

Madeleine Hughes23 October 2024

News

“Airports…are too bright, too loud and it’s never clear where to go”: Find out why Sarah joined our CAT Panel

Sarah lives in London and uses public transport every day to get to her jobs as a charity administrator and…

Madeleine Hughes17 October 2024

Tables arranged in a large semi circle with 18 chairs behind one side. Half the chairs are empty but nine are filled with a mix of men and women wearing office clothing. They are facing one small single table behind which one man is sitting. Behind all the tables are empty seats in lecture hall style.

News

ncat gives evidence to the London Assembly Transport Committee

In September ncat was invited to give evidence to the London Assembly Transport Committee and Paul Herriotts spoke on behalf…

Madeleine Hughes10 October 2024

News

Meet Chris: member of our CAT panel

“I joined the ncat panel because I want to see more change – it’s just so slow, so frustrating!” Chris…

Madeleine Hughes2 October 2024

male wheelchair user with his family on train station platform with train

News

Funding Opportunity Expressions of Interest Deadline extended to 5pm Thursday 10th October

The deadline to register your expressions of interest in ncat’s Innovation Funding Programme which is launching in Autumn 2024 has…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin27 September 2024

Large room with three large tables, around which there are between 8 to 10 participants sitting and discussing. In the background is a large screen reading 'Breakout group 1 discussions'.

Events News

Disabled people deliver stark verdict on public transport at summit with industry leaders

Disabled people warned transport industry leaders the system isn’t working and is getting worse at ncat's first ever Accessible Transport…

Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin20 September 2024

News

ncat attend Motability Foundation’s One Big Event in Harrogate

Ncat were delighted to attend Motability Foundation’s ‘Big Event’ in Harrogate on the 9th and 10th August. This was one of four annual nationwide events giving people the opportunity to see…

Madeleine Hughes17 September 2024

male wheelchair user going through automatic doors at Heathrow airport plus four people without mobility impairments on the concourse

News

ncat’s First Accessible Transport Summit is being held tomorrow. Stream it online from our site.

Everyone at ncat is looking forward to spending the day tomorrow with industry professionals, policy makers and disabled people’s organisations…

Madeleine Hughes10 September 2024

Here you will find important news, upcoming activities, and highlights of our achievements. Stay up to date with the latest announcements, stories, and events from our community.