Are You a UK Centenarian? We Want to Hear From You.
According to recent statistics, the count of centenarians in the UK has grown by 100% from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the figure of men aged 100 or over has increased threefold from 910 to 3,100. During the same timeframe, the number of female individuals reaching 100 increased by nearly 100% from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are excited to receive stories from those aged 100 or over, their family or friends, about what it has been like to bear witness to the past century’s seismic events and shifts.
Looking Back: Your Guidance
Looking back, what advice would you give to your younger self? What is your secret to a extended longevity? Tell us your thoughts.
Tell Your Story
Share your experience of reaching 100 years in the provided form.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.
Your submissions, which can be anonymous, are safe as the form is protected. We will only use the data you provide for the objective of this story.
Contact Information
- Your name
- Place of residence
- Provide personal details (e.g., your age and what you do) – Not required
- Tell your story of living to 100 – Please include as much detail as possible
- Share an image – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Your information – phone number and contact email – If you choose
How We Use Your Story
Can we publish your response?
- Yes, without restrictions
- Yes, but reach out first
- Yes, but please keep me anonymous
- No, this is information only
Additional Opportunities
Would you like to participate in multimedia features?
- Sound recording only
- Visual recording only
- Multimedia participation
- No, I'm not interested
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