With an approximate population of 6,000, Fauldhouse
lies in the south west corner of West Lothian. The name comes from Fealh Hus -
"house on unploughed land", an apt name given to the exposed moorland setting of
this village.
Doctors:
There are two medical practices operating from Fauldhouse
Health Centre, 9 Blackfaulds Place, Fauldhouse. Their telephone numbers are 01501 770282
and 01501 770125. These offer GP and Health and Welfare
Clinics and a baby clinic to registered patients.
Health Visitor:
A baby clinic is provided for all patients
registered to Fauldhouse Health Centre. Please contact 01501 772038 for more
information.
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:
C. J. Anderson and Associates, 61 East Main Street, Whitburn.
Tel: 01501 740360
A. B. MacAuley, 27 Market Place, Whitburn. Tel: 01501 741383
A dentist visits Fauldhouse Health Centre on Wednesdays and Fridays offering
services to children, antenatal and senior citizens. For more information please telephone
01501 770205.
Post Office:
There is a Post Office located at 44 Main Street, Fauldhouse. Tel:
01501 770201
West Lothian Council
Information Service:
There is a "one-stop-shop" (drop in centre for advice on
all council services) at 5 East Main Street, Whitburn.
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 located 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:
Fauldhouse Community Centre, Lanrigg Road,
Fauldhouse. Tel: 01501 770552
Whitburn Swimming Pool, West Main Street, Whitburn. Tel: 01501 743496
Library:
Fauldhouse Library, Lanrigg Road,
Fauldhouse. Tel: 01501 770358
A mobile library service visits Fauldhouse once per fortnight on Friday afternoons.
Parent & Toddler Groups:
For a full list of current
Parent & Toddler groups - please
CLICK HERE
Playgroup:
Fauldhouse Playgroup, Community Centre,
Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse. The group meet on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
Tel: 01501 770552
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 School
St.John the Baptist
Lanrigg Road
Fauldhouse
Tel: 01501 770782 |
St.John the Baptist
Primary School
Lanrigg Road
Fauldhouse
Tel: 01501 770232 |
Whitburn Academy
Shanks Road
Whitburn
Tel: 01501 740675
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Falla Hill Primary School
Harthill Road
Fauldhouse
Tel: 01501 770210 |
St.Kentigern's RC Academy
West Main Street
Blackburn
Tel: 01506 656404
|
Travel:
Fauldhouse is close to the A71 and has good links with the motorway
network via Whitburn. There is a railway station in Fauldhouse providing links 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 the Local History Museum in Whitburn and
Polkemmet Country Park.
