During the summer months bat activity levels peak and veterinary professionals may find themselves presented with injured or unwell bats. With the recent report of a bat detected with European Bat Lyssavirus-1 (EBLV-1) on the Isle of Wight, BSAVA has collated relevant resources as a reminder about the public health risks and the precautions which should be taken when handling bats, particularly with regard to the potential for rabies transmission.