NHS Ayrshire and Arran's annual bowel screening will take place next week at Crosshouse Hospital.

The event, which starts at 1pm will take place in the Alexander Fleming Education Centre and registration will start at midday on Wednesday, April 27.

This year's focus is on prevention, the new bowel test cancer test launching next year, symptoms to look out for and what happens if your need to go to hospital.

Other information stalls on the day will be Fresh Air-shire, KA Leisure, Dietetics, Health Promotion, Bowel Cancer UK and MacMillan benefits.

Anyone wishing further information or looking to book a place should contact Fiona McTaggart on 01563 825869 or email fiona.mctaggart@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk.