Are You a UK Centenarian? We Want to Hear From You.
According to latest figures, the population of individuals reaching 100 in the UK has increased twofold from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
From 2004 and 2024, the total of male centenarians has grown by 200% from 910 to 3,100. Over the identical period, the amount of female individuals reaching 100 nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are eager to listen to those aged 100 or over, their loved ones or friends, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s major happenings and changes.
Thinking Back: Your Guidance
In retrospect, what wisdom would you give to your younger self? What is your key to a long life? Let us know.
Contribute Your Journey
Share your experience of being a centenarian in the form below.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, confidentially if you wish.
Your responses, which can be without your name, are protected as the submission method is protected. We will solely utilize the data you provide for the purpose of this story.
Ways to Get in Touch
- Name
- Place of residence
- Share some background (e.g., years lived and occupation) – Optional
- Tell your story of reaching centenarian status – Please include as much detail as possible
- Share an image – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Personal data – telephone number and e-mail – Voluntary
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