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LOCAL INFORMATION  -  BOGHALL

 

Boghall is a small community about 2 miles east of Bathgate and has a population of 4,315 approximately.

Doctors:
Boghall does not have a health centre locally, however there is a health centre in Bathgate -
Bathgate Primary Care Centre, Whitburn Road, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 651800
The centre offers a wide range of GP and Health and Welfare Clinics to registered patients living within the catchment area.

Health Visitor:
There is a Health Visitor for Boghall Clinic, Elizabeth Drive, Boghall - Tel: 01506 652267. A baby clinic is held on Wednesday afternoons, 2:00 - 4:00pm.

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:
I. M. Henderson & Associates, Wellsyde Dental Practice, 72 Marjoribanks Street, Bathgate.
Tel: 01506 652843
MacLeod, Morrison & Associates, 15a George Street, Bathgate.  Tel: 01506 634287
B. A. Tonner, 64 South Bridge Street, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 653112

There is also a mobile dentistry unit available for children, antenatal care and senior citizens on a Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning.

Post Office:
There is a sub-Post Office located at 11 Elizabeth Drive, Boghall.   Tel: 01506 652657

West Lothian Council Information Service:
There is a "one-stop-shop" (drop in centre for advice on all council services) at Lindsay House, Bathgate.

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Social Work Centre:
The local social work centre is Bathgate Social Work Centre, 69 Whitburn Road, Bathgate. Tel: 01506 776700

Benefit Office:
The nearest benefit office is at Government Buildings, 31-33 Whitburn Road, Bathgate.
Tel: 01506 772000 or visit the website at 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 at 19 South Bridge Street, Bathgate.  Tel: 01506 772700.

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:
Bathgate Community Centre, Marjoribanks Street, Bathgate.  Tel: 01506 654487
Swimming Pool, Mid Street, Bathgate.  Tel: 01506 652783
Balbardie Sports Centre, Torphichen Road, Bathgate.  Tel: 01506 634561
The B-Cafe.com, 61-63 Margaret Avenue, Boghall. Tel. 01506 676991.
Boghall Drop-In and Resource Centre - various groups and activities. Tel: 01506 676991


Library:
Bathgate Library, Hopetoun Street, Bathgate.  Tel: 01506 776400
A mobile library service visits Boghall once a fortnight on Fridays.

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

Play Group:
Funhouse Playgroup, The B.I.G. Hut, Boghall.   Tel: 01506 654487

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:
St.Columba's Nursery Class
Philip Avenue
Boghall
Tel:  01506 653822
Boghall Primary School
Elizabeth Drive
Boghall
Tel: 01506 652609
Bathgate Academy
Edinburgh Road
Bathgate
Tel: 01506 653275

Koala Nursery (Private - fees apply)
31 Elizabeth Drive

Boghall
Tel: 01506 630631

St.Columba's Primary
Philip Avenue
Boghall
Tel:  01506 653822
St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden Road South
Howden
Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104

Travel:
Boghall is close to the A89 and also the M8 and M9 motorways. The closest railway station is at Bathgate which provides a fast and convenient service to Edinburgh. For further information on train and bus travel, please contact the West Lothian Travel Helpline - 01506 775288.

Other attractions:
Located close by are the Bennie Museum in Bathgate, Beecraigs Country Park, Cairnpapple Hill and Torphichen Preceptory.

 

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

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Click here for a useful list of child and parent related services

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Click here to link to the main West Lothian Council website



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