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LOCAL INFORMATION - BELLSQUARRY AND MURIESTON

Doctors and Health Visitors:
Dedridge Health Centre, Nigel Rise, Dedridge, Livingston. Tel. 01506 414586. This centre offers a wide range of GP and Health & Welfare Clinics to registered patients.
Murieston Health Centre, Hamilton Square, Murieston, Livingston. Tel. 01506 463347.

Hospital:
St. John's Hospital, Howden, Livingston. Tel: 01506 523000

West Lothian Healthcare NHS Trust:
The Trust operates a Health Information Desk within West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston and can offer information and advice on health, community and voluntary services in West Lothian.

Dentists:
Bankton Dental Practice, 2 Bankton Square, Murieston West, Livingston. Tel. 01506 464646.
There is also a dentist located within Dedridge Health Centre, Nigel Rise, Dedridge, Livingston. Tel. 01506 411811.

Post Office:
There is a main Post Office located within the Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston.

West Lothian Council Information Service:
There is a "one-stop-shop" for advice on all council services at West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston.

West Lothian Council Customer Service Centre - Tel. 01506 775000
The Service Centre telephones are manned Monday-Friday, 08:00-22:00, thereafter they have a small number of staff operating emergency cover after 22:00. At weekends they have staff to take your emergency calls for repairs, noise complaints, homelessness, environmental health emergencies, street lighting and roads. You can also make a payment for rent, council tax and service account Monday-Sunday, 08:00-22:00.

Social Work Centre:
Livingston Social Work Centre, Cheviot House, Owen Square, Livingston. Tel: 01506 777777.

Benefit Office:
The nearest benefit office is at Government Buildings, 31-33 Whitburn Road, Bathgate.
Tel: 01506 772000 or visit their website - www.dss.gov.uk

Benefit Helplines:
Child Benefit - 08701 555540
Working Tax Credit - 08453 003900
Child Tax Credit - 08453 003900

Job Centre:
The local Job Centre is within West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston. Tel. 01506 772600.

There is an Inland Revenue Helpdesk located within West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston where an adviser can offer help with Children's Credit Tax, Working Families Tax or any other tax enquiry. Please note that enquiries can only be made in person.

Amenities:
Livingston Leisure Pool, Almondvale Boulevard, Livingston. Tel. 01506 777870.
Lanthorn Community Centre, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, Livingston. Tel. 01506 777707.
Bellsquarry Community Hall, Main Street, Bellsquarry. Tel. 01506 776008.

Library:
Lanthorn Library, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, Livingston. Tel. 01506 777700. For information on the council's mobile library services, please CLICK HERE.

Parent & Toddler Groups:
For a full list of current Parent & Toddler groups - please CLICK HERE

Play Groups:
Hickory House Playgroup, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge. Monday-Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30am. Contact 07821 264785.
Lanthorn Playgroup, Lanthorn Centre, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge. Monday-Friday, 9:30 - 11:30am and Monday-Thursday, 12:30 - 2:30pm. Further information from Playgroup Leader on 01506 777707.

Nursery:
Hickory House, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge. Monday - Thursday, 12:30 - 3:00pm, Friday 9:30 - 12:00pm. Further information by contacting 07821 264785.

Sure Start:
For a list of current Sure Start groups - please CLICK HERE

Schools:
Telephone number for pupil placements is 01506 776002. The local schools within this catchment area are:

Nurseries Primary Schools Secondary Schools

Glenvue Nursery
Dedridge East
Livingston
Tel. 01506 412333

St. Ninians RC Nursery
Douglas Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
Tel. 01506 414612
Red Apple Nursery (Private)
Bankton Square
Murieston
(Fees Apply)
Tel. 01506 462200

Bellsquarry Primary School
52 Calder Road
Bellsquarry
Tel. 01506 413001

WilliamstonPrimary School
Bankton Lane
Murieston
Tel. 01506 415311

St. Mary's RC Primary School
10 Polbeth Road
Polbeth
Tel. 01506 871520
St. Ninian's RC Primary School
Douglas Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
Tel. 01506 414612

James Young High School
Quentin Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
Tel. 01506 414244

St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden Road South
Howden
Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104

Travel:
Situated close to the A71, Bellsquarry and Murieston have good access to the motorway and rail networks in West Lothian. The closest railway station is Livingston South at Murieston which offers convenient travel to Edinburgh and Glasgow. For further information on train and bus travel, please contact the West Lothian Travel Helpline - 01506 775288.

Other attractions:
Located close by are Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Almond Valley Heritage Centre and the River Almond and its walkways.

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