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LOCAL INFORMATION  -  DEANS

 

Deans is a district to the west of Livingston and has a mixture of council and privately owned housing.

Doctors:
Carmondean Health Centre, Carmondean, Livingston.  Tel: 01506 435242.
The centre offers a wide range of GP and Health and Welfare Clinics to registered patients.

Health Visitor:
There are Health Visitors located at Carmondean Health Centre, Carmondean, Livingston. 
Tel: 01506 435242.
Information on baby clinics can be obtained by calling the above number.

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:
Carmondean Dental Clinic, Carmondean, Livingston. Tel: 01506 434134
David Connarty, 23 Main Street, Deans, Livingston.  Tel: 01506 418835

Post Office:
There is a sub-Post Office located at 17 Main Street, Deans, Livingston. Tel: 01506 411678

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.

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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 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 within 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:
Deans Community High School, Eastwood Park, Deans, Livingston. Tel: 01506 497090
Livingston Station Community Centre, 4 Main Street, Deans, Livingston. Tel: 01506 414002
Livingston Station Youth Centre, 7 Main Street, Deans, Livingston. Tel: 01506 411295

Library:
Carmondean Library, Carmondean, Livingston.  Tel: 01506 777602

Mother & Child Drop-In:
This group meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1:45 - 3:15) and Wednesday mornings (10:00 - 11:30).
For more information contact Christine Lindsay - 01506 497040 (under 5's Centre).

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

Play Groups:
Deans Community High School, Eastwood Park, Deans. Monday-Friday 09:20-11:20 for children 2yrs 9mths to nursery age. For more information contact Playgroup Leader on 01506 497040 ext. 68.

Livingston Station Youth Centre, 7 Main Street, Deans. Monday-Thursday 09:30-12:00.
For more information contact Playgroup Leader on 01506 411295.

Creche (0 - 5 years):
A creche is available for parents who are using the school facilities from 8:45am - 3:30pm (excluding lunch break). A fee is applicable for this service (concessions available). For more information contact Christine Lindsay on 01506 497040 (under 5's Centre).

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:
Nursery Class
Deans Primary School
Deans South
Deans
Tel:  01506 411208
Deans Primary School
Deans South
Deans
Tel:  01506 411208
Deans Community High School
Eastwood Park
Deans
Tel: 01506 497090

Nursery Class
Carmondean Primary School
Knightsridge Road West
Deans
Tel:  01506 432492
Carmondean Primary School
Knightsridge Road West
Deans
Tel:  01506 432492
St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden Road South
Howden
Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104
Nursery (1:00-3:00pm)
Livingston Station Youth Centre
7 Main Street
Deans
Tel: 01506 411295 - Linda Borthwick

Meldrum Primary School
Westwood Park
Deans
Tel: 01506 410440

St.John Ogilvies Primary
Harburn Avenue
Deans
Tel: 01506 412560

Travel:
Deans is close to the A89 and A71 roads and also the M8 and M9 motorways. The closest railway station is at Livingston North which provides a fast and convenient service to Edinburgh. There is also Livingston South Station at Muirieston providing services to both 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 and Almondvale Shopping Centre.

 

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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