BSI invites views for UK’s first suicide awareness standard
The first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and education has been put out for public consultation.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 June 2025
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Charities call for government and employers to act as suicide rates reach highest level since 1999
Suicide rates in England and Wales have hit their highest level in 25 years, prompting mental health charities to call on the Government and employers to do more to prevent people from reaching crisis point.
By Kerry Reals on 02 September 2024
Workplace pressures driving rise in suicidal thoughts among nurses: RCN
A “significant rise” in the number of nurses in the UK experiencing suicidal thoughts is being driven by workplace pressures, according to new research from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
By Kerry Reals on 06 June 2024
Teaching union calls for HSE to include suicides in work-related deaths figures
Teaching union NASUWT has reiterated calls for suicides to be included in the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE’s) annual figures on work-related deaths, and is calling for suicide prevention training to be provided for all school leaders.
By Kerry Reals on 03 April 2024
Work-related suicide: a complex picture
Recent high-profile cases of suicide with an apparent link to work pressure provide a timely reminder of the need for employers to both reduce the risk of work-related stress and support the mental wellbeing of their teams.
By Phil Newton, Pinsent Masons LLP on 06 October 2023
We need employers to do more to understand and tackle male suicide
Since the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Issues Affecting Men and Boys was created nearly two years ago, a key area that its members wanted to focus on was improving men’s health and reducing male suicide. This includes identifying the causes and exploring solutions. These solutions are not limited to political actions, but also include ways that society, employers and men can make improvements.
By Nick Fletcher, former Conservative MP for Don Valley on 01 February 2023
