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LOCAL INFORMATION  -  MID CALDER

 

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.

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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 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.

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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