Dedridge and Bankton are two areas to the west of
Livingston, separated by the A71. They contain a mixture of council and privately owned
properties.
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.
Baby Clinics - Wednesday, 09.30-11.30 and Friday, 10.30-11.30.
Breastfeeding Support Group - Thursday, 11.00-12.00.
Murieston Health Centre, Hamilton Square,
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.
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 located 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
Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge, Livingston. Tel: 01506 419100
Lanthorn Centre, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge, Livingston.
Tel: 777707
Library:
Lanthorn Library, Kenilworth Rise, Dedridge,
Livingston. Tel: 01506 777700
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, 09:15 - 11:15am. Further information by contacting 07946
659510.
Lanthorn Playgroup, Lanthorn Centre, Kenilworth Rise,
Dedridge - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30-11.30. Further
information from Playgroup Leader on 01506 777707.
Nursery:
Hickory House, Crofthead Centre, Templar Rise, Dedridge - Monday
- Thursday, 12:15 - 2:45pm, Friday 9:30
- 12:00pm. Further information by contacting 07946 659510.
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
Livingston
Tel: 01506 412333
|
Bankton Primary
School
Kenilworth Rise
Dedridge
Tel: 01506 413001 |
James Young High
School
Quentin Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
Tel: 01506 414244
|
Nursery Class
Bankton Primary School
Kenilworth Rise
Dedridge
Tel: 01506 413001
|
Dedridge Primary School
Dedridge East
Dedridge
Tel: 01506 412830 |
St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden Road South
Howden
Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104 |
Nursery Class
St.Ninians RC Primary School
Douglas Rise
Dedridge
Tel: 01506 414612
|
St.Ninians RC Primary School
Douglas Rise
Dedridge
Tel: 01506 414612 |
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Williamston Primary School
Bankton Glade
Livingston
Tel: 01506 415311
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Travel:
Dedridge and Bankton are close to both the A71 and the M8 motorway.
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,
Almondvale Shopping Centre, Bankton Sports Pavilion and the River Almond and its walkways.
