More than 6000 suicides are registered in the UK per year.1

BSI will be publishing BS 30480 Suicide and the workplace – Intervention, prevention and support for people affected by suicide – Guide in November 2025. 

Register your interest and opt-in to email updates to be notified when the free standard is available for download. 

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 am I registering my interest for?

  • Stay informed with updates on the standard’s 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.
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