Are You a UK Person Aged 100 or Over? We Want to Learn Your Story.
According to latest statistics, the count of people aged 100 and above in the UK has increased twofold from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the total of male individuals reaching 100 has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the same timeframe, the count of female centenarians increased by nearly 100% from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to listen to centenarians, their loved ones or friends, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s major happenings and changes.
Looking Back: Your Advice
In retrospect, what guidance would you give to your youthful version? What is your secret to a long life? Let us know.
Tell Your Story
Tell your story of reaching 100 years in the provided form.
Please tell us about yourself if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.
Your submissions, which can be without your name, are secure as the submission method is encrypted. We will exclusively employ the details you provide for the purpose of this article.
Contact Information
- Your name
- Where do you live?
- Provide personal details (e.g., your age and what you do) – Not required
- Share your experience of being a centenarian – Provide extensive information
- Upload a photo – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Personal data – telephone number and contact email – Voluntary
Publication Preferences
May we share your story?
- Yes, entirely
- Yes, but contact me first
- Yes, but please keep me anonymous
- No, this is information only
Further Involvement
Would you like to participate in multimedia features?
- Audio only
- On-camera interview
- Both sound and visual
- No, I'm not interested
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