The public consultation for BS 30480 is now live. Anyone is welcome to share their views on the draft to help create a robust standard that can meet the needs of organizations of all sizes and sectors. There are two ways to comment on the standard.
Submit general comments using the short survey here. You do not have to have read the standard to submit a response to this survey.
Read the full draft and submit detailed comments here.
The public consultation period closes on the 16th July.
More than 6000 suicides are registered in the UK per year.1
BSI will soon be releasing the first draft of BS 30480 for public consultation, with the full standard to follow in late 2025.
Register your interest and opt-in to email updates to be notified when the public consultation period opens.
What is BS 30480?
BS 30480 is the UK’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and education. It will provide comprehensive guidelines to help organizations plan for, respond to, and support people affected by suicide.
It will be freely available and accessible to all types and sizes of organizations, and it will:
- Provide guidance for putting in place systematic, appropriate and compassionate prevention and support measures.
- Highlight situations where specialist guidance may be needed.
- Offer recommendations on sensitive and responsible communications, including with bereaved people and those dealing with grief.
- Include case studies and examples to illustrate a variety of measures that may be deployed.
What is the public consultation period?
As soon as a first draft is ready, it undergoes public consultation when it is made available for anyone to view and comment. Every public comment BSI receives on a draft standard is considered by the relevant panel of experts and BSI staff. Following public consultation and before a draft can become a published standard, it undergoes further edits until the panel is satisfied with its quality and only when consensus has been reached.
The draft will be available for public consultation in May 2025. Learn more about the standard and public consultation period in the video below.
What am I registering my interest for?
- Stay informed with updates on the standard’s development progress
- Be among the first to access the final version of BS 30480 once it is published
- Continue to receive supporting materials that will help you understand and implement the standard effectively
Complete the form to register your interest and ensure you opt-in to receive updates via email.
1 Data related to: Suicides in England and Wales, Office for National Statistics; Suicide Deaths, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency; Probable Suicides, National Records of Scotland.
