Are You a UK Centenarian? We Want to Hear From You.
According to latest figures, the number of people aged 100 and above in the UK has doubled from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the total of male individuals reaching 100 has increased threefold from 910 to 3,100. Over the same timeframe, the count of female centenarians nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to listen to individuals who have reached 100, their family 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 younger self? What is your secret to a lengthy lifespan? Let us know.
Contribute Your Journey
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 responses, which can be confidential, are safe as the form is protected. We will only use the details you provide for the purpose of this article.
Contact Information
- Full name
- Your location
- Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g., age and what you do) – Not required
- Share your experience of being a centenarian – Add plenty of details
- Share an image – If you wish (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Personal data – phone number and e-mail – Optional
How We Use Your Story
May we share your story?
- Yes, without restrictions
- Yes, but contact me first
- Yes, but please keep me anonymous
- No, for background only
Further Involvement
Would you be interested in speaking to our audio and/or video teams?
- Audio only
- On-camera interview
- Audio and video
- Not at this time
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