Do You Know a UK Centenarian? We Want to Hear From You.
Based on latest statistics, the population of centenarians in the UK has grown by 100% from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the total of men aged 100 or over has tripled from 910 to 3,100. Over the same timeframe, the amount of female individuals reaching 100 nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are excited to receive stories from those aged 100 or over, their relatives or companions, about what it has been like to live through the past century’s major happenings and changes.
Reflecting: Your Wisdom
In retrospect, what advice would you give to your youthful version? What is your secret to a extended longevity? Tell us your thoughts.
Share Your Experience
Share your experience of reaching 100 years in the form below.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.
The information you provide, which can be without your name, are safe as the submission method is protected. We will exclusively employ the data you provide for the objective of this article.
Contact Information
- Your name
- Your location
- Provide personal details (e.g., age and profession) – Optional
- Tell your story of reaching centenarian status – Provide extensive information
- Submit a picture – If you wish (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Personal data – telephone number and contact email – Voluntary
How We Use Your Story
Can we publish your response?
- Yes, fully
- Yes, but notify me beforehand
- Yes, but do not use my name
- No, this is information only
Extra Options
Are you open to audio or video interviews?
- Audio only
- On-camera interview
- Multimedia participation
- Not at this time
When you send your story, you are consenting to share your details for this project.
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