The causes of bilateral blindness (best visual acuity less than 3/60) in 1371 people in-

The Community Challenge is a simulated community event for pre-registration nursing students across all four fields. Through the provision of real-time simulation, the Community Challenge has combined a deeper learning for both nursing students and the drama students who were involved in making the scenarios real and interactive. The event was run over 5 days, with positive evaluations from students and staff. Furthermore, Community Challenge has been found to be successful in expanding opportunities for students that align with national drivers, curriculum planning and interprofessional learning. The event has allowed students to engage in learning with other fields, enhancing their own practice. The Community Challenge has been found to enhance the link between theory and practice within primary care, promoting the relevance and importance of community care within nursing.

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Two years later revised guidelines, extended to cover asthma in childhood, were distributed to all hospitals and general practitioners in Britain.3 They have come to be widely respected as a clear and practical statement of best practice in the management of asthma. This month sees the publication of a review and a position statement commenting on the guidelines in the light of recent evidence.