As our name implies, our resources can only cover Leicester and its near environs. If you need help from further afield or from other counties, please contact your local vet or the RSPCA on 0870 5555999. Nationwide, the BHPS or St. Tiggywinkles may be able to help. However if you are really struggling to find help, please get back to us.

Note: Any hedgehog seen out during the day has a problem - do not ignore him. With gloved hands, wrap him in old towels or woollies, put on a covered warm (not hot) hot water bottle in a cardboard box somewhere dark, warm and quiet. Protect from flies and ring for help.

If you disturb a nest, do not touch the babies. Replace all the bedding and protect the nest from weather and further disturbance. Seek help as soon as possible.

Casualties In The Leicester Area

Thurmaston, Syston
Rhonda, 0116 260 0277
Billesdon
Daphne, 0116 259 6369
LE4 - Birstall, Thurmaston
Jane Muggleton, 07970 177 437
General Enquiries
Colleen, 0116 220 7844

Other contacts

Email
hedgehogs@LeicesterHedgehogRescue.co.uk
Hedgehog Sponsorship
Daphne Bates 0116 259 6369, daphne124@btinternet.com
Click here to view the hedgehogs available to sponsor.

Colleen Powell 0116 220 7844
Fundraising Events, Talks, Nestbox & Feeding Stations, Prickly Tales, Offers of totally enclosed (escape-proof) gardens, General Enquiries.

Recommended Societies

Recommended societies to join, they produce a range of fact sheets and literature.

British Hedgehog Preservation Society

Founded by Major Adrian Coles who pioneered escape ramps in cattle grids.

Hedgehog House
Dhustone
Clee Hill
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 3DL

Tel: 01584 890801
http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/

The Wildlife Hospital Trust, (St. Tiggywinkles)

Founded by Les Stocker MBE. The site of Europe's first Wildlife Teaching Hospital. Advice and help for all wildlife rehabilitators.

Aston Road
Haddenham
Bucks
HP19 8AF

Tel: 01844 292292
http://www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk/