Wilkieston is a small village located in the east
of West Lothian and has a population of 250 approx.
Doctors and Health Visitors:
East Calder Health Centre, 147 Main Street, East Calder. Tel: 01506
882343
This centre offers 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:
The nearest sub-Post Office is located at 48a Main Street,
Kirknewton.
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:
Kirknewton Village Hall, Station Road,
Kirknewton.
East Calder Sports Centre, 28 Raw Holdings, East Calder. Tel: 01506 883340.
Library:
East Calder Library, Main Street, East
Calder. Tel: 01506 772621
A mobile library service visits once per fortnight on Tuesdays from 1:15 - 2:10pm,
stopping at Elmbank, Wilkieston, Hatton and Inch Haig.
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 or 0131 469 3032
| Nursery Schools/Classes: |
Primary Schools: |
Secondary Schools: |
Nursery Class
St.Paul's RC Primary School
Main Street
East Calder
Tel: 01506 881665
|
Ratho Primary School
1 School Wynd
Ratho
Tel: 0131 333 1293
|
Balerno Community
High School
5 Bridge Road
Balerno
Tel: 0131 477 7733
|
|
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:
Wilkieston lies on the A71 about 7 miles west of Edinburgh. The
nearest railway station is in Kirknewton 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 is Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.
