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LOCAL INFORMATION  -  PHILIPSTOUN

 

Philipstoun is a small village in the north of West Lothian with a population of approximately 387.

Doctors:
Linlithgow Health Centre, High Street, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 670027 or  670036
This practice offers GP, Health & Welfare Clinics and Baby Clinics to registered patients.

Health Visitors:
There are Health Visitors attached to Linlithgow Health Centre offering child clinics - for more information please call 01506 670044.

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:
B. Easton, 24 High Street, Linlithgow.   Tel: 01506 842011
H. M. Ness, 261 High Street, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 842748
S. E. Scott, 49a High Street, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 847923
K. C. Chan, Unit 4, Springfield Court, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 671818

Post Office:
There is a sub-Post Office located at 4 Main Street, Philipstoun.

West Lothian Council Information Service:
There is a "one-stop-shop" (drop in centre for advice on all council services) at County Buildings, Linlithgow.

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Social Work Centre:
The local social work centre is Broxburn Social Work Centre, Easter Road, Broxburn.  Tel: 01506 775666

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 situated at 97 East Main Street, Broxburn.
Tel: 01506 772800.

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:
Community Centre, Main Street, Philipstoun. Tel: 01506 834360
Linlithgow Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool, Kettilstoun Mains Road, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 846358
Lowport Centre, Blackness Road, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 844802

Library:
Linlithgow Library, The Vennel, Linlithgow.  Tel: 01506 775490
A mobile library service visits once per week on Wednesday afternoons, 1:05 - 2:55pm,  taking the following route: Canal Cottage, Main Street, Church Street, Pardovan Crescent, Station Cottages, Old Philipstoun.

Parent & Toddler Groups:
For a full list of current Parent & Toddler groups - please CLICK HERE

Sure Start:
For a list of current Sure Start groups - please CLICK HERE

Schools:
Telephone numbers for pupil placement is 01506 776002

Nursery Schools/Classes: Primary Schools: Secondary Schools:
Nursery Class
Bridgend Primary School
Edinburgh Road
Bridgend
Tel: 01506 834204
Bridgend Primary School
Edinburgh Road
Bridgend
Tel: 01506 834204
Linlithgow Academy
Braehead Road
Linlithgow
Tel: 01506 848082

Holy Family RC Primary School
Glendevon Park
Winchburgh
Tel: 01506 890208

St.Margaret's RC Academy
Howden South
Howden

Livingston
Tel: 01506 497104

Travel:
Philipstoun is close to the A904 and has good access to the M8 and M9 motorways. The nearest railway station is in Linlithgow offering links to Edinburgh and Glasgow. For more information on train and bus travel please call the West Lothian Travel Helpline - 01506 775288.

Other attractions:
Located close by are Hopetoun House, the Union Canal and Linlithgow Palace and Loch.

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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