East Calder is situated in the east of West Lothian
with a population of 4,976 approximately.
Doctors and Health Visitors:
East Calder Health Centre, 147 Main Street, East Calder. Tel:
01506 882882.
This centre offers GP, Health and Welfare Clinics and Baby Clinics to registered
patients.
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:
Drysdale-Wilson, 137 Main Street, East Calder. Tel: 01506 881566.
Pumpherston Dental Surgery, 93b Uphall Station Road, Pumpherston. Tel: 01506
440900.
A dentist visits East Calder Health Centre offering dental care to children, antenatal and
senior citizens.
Tel: 01506 882343.
Post Office:
There is a sub-Post Office located at 131 Main Street, East Calder.
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:
East Calder Sports Centre, 28 Raw Holdings,
East Calder. Tel: 01506 883340.
East Calder Community Centre, 143 Main Street, East Calder. Tel: 01506 881557
Library:
East Calder Library, 200 Main Street, East
Calder. Tel: 01506 883633
Parent and Baby Group:
Church Hall, 145 Main Street, East Calder. The group meet on
Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:00am.
All welcome.
Parent & Toddler
Groups:
For a full list of current
Parent & Toddler groups - please
CLICK HERE
Playgroups:
Please contact Marlene at East Calder Community Centre (01506
881557) for information.
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
East Calder Primary School
9 Langton Road
East Calder
Tel: 01506 880810
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East Calder Primary
School
9 Langton Road
East Calder
Tel: 01506 880810 |
West Calder High
School
Limefield
Polbeth
Tel: 01506 871510
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Nursery Class
St.Pauls RC Primary School
Main Street
East Calder
Tel: 01506 881665
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St.Pauls RC Primary School
Main Street
East Calder
Tel: 01506 881665 |
St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden Road South
Howden
Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104 |
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Travel:
East Calder is close to the A71 and has good links with the M8 and
M9 motorways. 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 and
Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingston.
