Do You Know a UK Person Aged 100 or Over? We Want to Learn Your Story.
According to recent statistics, the number of centenarians in the UK has increased twofold from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the number of men aged 100 or over has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the identical period, the count of women aged 100 or over nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to hear from those aged 100 or over, their loved ones or friends, about what it has been like to bear witness to the past century’s major happenings and shifts.
Reflecting: Your Advice
In retrospect, what advice would you give to your youthful version? What is your recipe to a long life? Share with us.
Tell Your Story
Describe your journey of living as a centenarian in the form below.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, confidentially if you wish.
The information you provide, which can be without your name, are secure as the form is encrypted. We will only use the data you provide for the purpose of this story.
Contact Information
- Full name
- Place of residence
- Provide personal details (e.g., your age and profession) – Voluntary
- Share your experience of living to 100 – Please include as much detail as possible
- Share an image – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Personal data – phone number and contact email – Optional
How We Use Your Story
Are you open to publication?
- Yes, entirely
- Yes, but reach out first
- Yes, but maintain my anonymity
- No, this is information only
Further Involvement
Would you like to participate in multimedia features?
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- Video only
- Multimedia participation
- Not at this time
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