BS 30480:2025

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This British Standard gives guidance to organizations on prevention, intervention and support forpeople affected by suicide.

It covers policies and systematic prevention and intervention practices for workers and other people incontact with the organization (e.g. service users, customers, suppliers, contractors, partners) who mightbe experiencing thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviours, or supporting someone who is, might be, ormight know someone who has been affected by suicide.

Informed by relevant data, research and lived experience, it describes the types of processes that canbe implemented, and the ways to monitor and adjust those measures to maintain their effectivenessand impact. It also highlights where specialist advice might be needed.

It provides guidance on sensitive and responsible communications, including with those affected bysuicide, and on ways to support them.

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