Do You Know a UK Centenarian? We'd Love to Learn Your Story.
According to recent data, the count of people aged 100 and above in the UK has increased twofold from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
From 2004 and 2024, the total of male individuals reaching 100 has grown by 200% from 910 to 3,100. During the identical timeframe, the number of female individuals reaching 100 almost doubled 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 experience the past century’s transformative changes and shifts.
Thinking Back: Your Wisdom
Looking back, what wisdom would you give to your youthful version? What is your secret to a lengthy lifespan? Let us know.
Share Your Experience
Share your experience of being a centenarian in the provided form.
Please share your story if you are 18 or over, confidentially if you wish.
The information you provide, which can be anonymous, are safe as the entry system is secured. We will exclusively employ the details you provide for the aim of this article.
How to Reach Us
- Full name
- Place of residence
- Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g., years lived and profession) – Voluntary
- Describe your journey of reaching centenarian status – Add plenty of details
- Share an image – If you wish (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Your information – phone number and e-mail – If you choose
How We Use Your Story
May we share your story?
- Yes, fully
- Yes, but contact me first
- Yes, but please keep me anonymous
- No, do not publish
Additional Opportunities
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- Voice interview
- Visual recording only
- Both sound and visual
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