Resources
This page includes information, links and documents that can be helpful in navigating the situation surrounding COVID-19, your practice, patients and staff.
Documents & templates for optometry practice use
Department of employment & labour documents
UI 19 - declaration from Employers
UI2.7 - remuneration received by employee whilst still in employment
UI2.8 - authorisation to pay benefits into banking account
UI2.1 - application for unemployment benefits
Webinar Q and A's - Labour related matters 27 April 2020
Webinar - Labour related matters recording 27 April 2020
Worker COVID-19 Risk Assessment Guide- 17 April 2020
SAOA - General guidelines & statements
Other stakeholder Communications
SAOA Statement Level 1 - 18 September 2020
SAOA Statement Level 2 - 25 August 2020
SAOA Guidelines Level 3 -27 May 2020
SAOA Statement Level 3 - 27 May 2020
SAOA Statement Level 4 - 5 May 2020
SAOA Statement Level 5 - 17 April 2020
SAOA statement initial lockdown 27 March 2020
Reopening statement by WCO - 15 May 2020
HPCSA Guidelines - 29 April 2020
Government Notice - Risk Adjusted Strategy Regulations 29 April 2020
COGTA - Risk adjusted strategy for Level 4 - 27 April 2020
WCO Contact lenses & COVID-19 - the need to know facts - 22 April 2020