Polbeth has a population of 2,557 approximately and
is located in the southern part of West Lothian.
Doctors:
West Calder Medical Group Practice, Dickson Street, West Calder. Tel:
01506 871403
GP and Health & Welfare Clinics to registered patients.
Health Visitor:
Baby Clinic held within Polbeth
Health Clinic, Tuesday 2.00-4.00pm. Tel. 01506 871274 for more
information.
Breastfeeding Support Group held within Polbeth Health Clinic,
Monday 10.30-11.30am. Contact Andrew Mains at West Calder
Health Centre for more information - Tel. 01506 871274.
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:
Marie T Montgomery, 34b East End, West Calder. Tel: 01506 872231
Bankton Dental Practice, 2 Bankton Square, Murieston, Livingston. Tel: 01506
464646
Dental Surgery held in Polbeth Health Clinic on Tuesdays.
Please contact 01506 871029 for appointments.
Post Office:
There is a sub-Post Office located at 12-13 Limefield Road, Polbeth.
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 situated 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:
Community Centre, Polbeth Road, Polbeth.
Library:
There is a library located at 1 East
End, West Calder. Tel: 01506 772421
A mobile library service visits Polbeth once per week on
Tuesday mornings.
Parent & Toddler Groups:
For a full list of current
Parent & Toddler groups - please
CLICK HERE
Playgroups:
The nearest playgroup is in West Calder
Community Centre - for more information please call 01506 871274.
Parents in Partnership:
This group is for parents and children (18
months - 3 years) which allows parents to discuss childcare and parenting. For more
information please call 01506 871274.
Family Walking Group:
This group
organise local walks and day trips for all the family. For
more information please contact
Anna Muirhead on 01506 871676.
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
Parkhead Primary School
Harburn Road
West Calder
Tel: 01506 871404 |
Parkhead Primary
School
Harburn Road
West Calder
Tel: 01506 871404 |
West Calder High
School
Limefield
Polbeth
Tel: 01506 730600
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St.Mary's Primary School
10 Polbeth Road
Polbeth
Tel: 01506 871520 |
St.Kentigern's RC Academy
West Main Street
Blackburn
Tel: 01506 656404
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Travel:
Polbeth lies on the A71 and has good access to the M8 and M9
motorways. The nearest railway station is in West Calder offering convenient 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 Polkemmet Country Park and Almondell &
Calderwood Country Park.
