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LOCAL INFORMATION  -  BELLSQUARRY & MURIESTON

 

Bellsquarry and Murieston are situated to the south west of Livingston in the centre of West Lothian.

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

Hospital:

The closest hospital is St.John's Hospital, Howden, Livingston.
Tel: 01506 523000

West Lothian Healthcare NHS Trust:
The Trust operate a Health Information Desk within West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Centre, Livingston and can offer information to access health, community and voluntary services within West Lothian.
Tel: 01506 777664.

Dentists:
Bankton Dental Practice, 2 Bankton Square, Murieston West, Livingston. Tel: 01506 464646.
There is also a dentist 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" (drop in centre for advice on all council services) at West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston.

West Lothian Council Information Hotline

Social Work Centre:
The local social work centre is 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

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

There is an Inland Revenue Helpdesk within West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston where an adviser can offer help on Children's Tax Credit, Working Families Tax or any 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, Livingston. Tel: 01506 776008

Library:
Lanthorn Library, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, Livingston.  Tel: 01506 777700
A mobile library visits Bellsquarry Primary School - every Tuesday between 09:20 - 10:15am and also Murieston Way, Murieston Drive and Murieston Wood every Tuesday between 4:00 - 4:40pm.

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

Playgroups:
Hickory House Playgroup, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge - Monday-Thursday, 09:30 - 11:30am. Further information by contacting 07821 264785.
Lanthorn Playgroup, Lanthorn Centre, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge - Monday-Friday, 09:30 - 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:
The local schools within this catchment area are as follows. Telephone number for pupil placement is 01506 776002.

Nursery Schools/Classes Primary Schools: Secondary Schools:
Glenvue Nursery
Dedridge East
Dedridge
Livingston
Tel: 01506 412333
Bellsquarry Primary School
52 Calder Road
Bellsquarry
Livingston
Tel: 01506 413001
James Young High School
Quentin Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
Tel: 01506 414244
St.Ninians Nursery RC
Douglas Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
Tel: 01506 414612
Williamston Primary School
Bankton Lane
Murieston
Livingston
Tel: 01506 415311

St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden Road South
Howden
Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104
Red Apple Nursery (Private)
Bankton Square
Murieston
(Fees Apply)
Tel: 01506 462200

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

Travel:
Situated close to the A71, Bellsquarry and Murieston have good access to the motorway and road networks in West Lothian. The closest railway station is Livingston South, 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, Pitch & Putt Course at Almondvale, Skate Park at Almondvale and the River Almond and its walkways.

 

To view a wider range of services available in West Lothian, please use the links below:

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