Mid Calder is situated in the east of West Lothian
and has a population of 3,444 approximately.
Doctors and Health Visitors:
East Calder Health Centre, 147 Main Street,
East Calder. Tel: 01506 882882
Craigshill Health Centre, The Mall, Craigshill Road, Craigshill, Livingston.
Tel: 01506 432621
These centres offer 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 3 Main Street, Mid 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:
Institute Hall, 15 Market Street, Mid Calder.
Tel: 01506 881246
Bubbles Leisure Pool, Almondvale Boulevard, Livingston. Tel: 01506 777870
Library:
East Calder Library, 200 Main Street, East
Calder. Tel: 01506 883633
A mobile library service visits Mid Calder every other
Wednesday, 5:35 - 7:00pm. Please contact Library
Headquarters for further information on 01506 776336.
Parent & Baby Group:
Strathalmond Church Hall, Mid Calder.
Class meets every Tuesday morning - all welcome.
Parent & Toddler Groups:
Please contact Marlene at East Calder Community Centre (01506
881256) for information.
Play Group/Nursery:
The Willows, School Lane, Mid Calder. Nursery
meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Playgroup meets Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
For further details contact 01506 882832.
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
Mid Calder Primary School
nr. Spottiswood Gardens
Mid Calder
Tel: 01506 882092
|
Mid Calder Primary
School
nr. Spottiswood Gardens
Mid Calder
Tel: 01506 882092 |
West Calder High
School
Limefield
Polbeth
Tel: 01506 871510 |
|
St.Paul's RC Primary School
Main Street
East Calder
Tel: 01506 881665
|
St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden Road South
Howden
Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104 |
Travel:
Mid Calder is close to the A71 and the M8 and M9 motorways. The
closest railway station is Livingston South at Murieston providing fast services 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 is Almondell and Calderwood Country Park.
