Chris & Mike Pawling run the Bat Helpline in Hampshire for orphaned and injured bats. They hold a list of other members who act as bat rehabilitators or ambulance drivers. Help is always needed to respond to calls, especially in the critical months of May, June & July. If you can help please contact them on 02380 617551 or 07850 155576. If there is no response contact Brian Edgeworth on 02392 552719.
If you live outside of Hampshire, please find out the details for your nearest Bat Group/Hospital who should be able to help you with your bat rescue by clicking here. Alternatively contact the Helpline below for national information.
For queries relating to bats in domestic or industrial situations. Supported by experienced and licensed volunteer bat wardens. Contact 0845 1300 228 (9 - 5 p.m. weekdays, answer phone out of these hours) or got to the website.
Bat Hospital Report
A huge amount of work is undertaken by ambulance drivers and carers each year. On an average year we estimate 150 bats are picked up and cared for with over 90 dealt with by the Pawling's. These have included Pipistrelles, Long-eareds, Daubenton's, Whiskered, Brandts, Serotine and Noctule bats. Chris & Mike also deal with over 200 telephone calls between January and the end of September. More than ten people currently help by ferrying injured bats from householders to Chris & Mike with four or five more helping to rehabilitate bats.