Do You Know a UK Person Aged 100 or Over? We'd Love to Learn Your Story.
According to latest statistics, the count of people aged 100 and above in the UK has increased twofold from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the total of men aged 100 or over has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the identical period, the count of female individuals reaching 100 nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to receive stories from centenarians, their relatives or friends, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s transformative changes and shifts.
Looking Back: Your Wisdom
In retrospect, what wisdom would you give to your past self? What is your secret to a lengthy lifespan? Let us know.
Share Your Experience
Describe your journey of being a centenarian in the submission area.
Please tell us about yourself if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.
Your submissions, which can be confidential, are safe as the form is protected. We will only use the data you provide for the purpose of this story.
How to Reach Us
- Name
- Your location
- Share some background (e.g., years lived and profession) – Optional
- Describe your journey of being a centenarian – Add plenty of details
- Upload a photo – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Contact details – telephone number and contact email – If you choose
How We Use Your Story
Are you open to publication?
- Yes, without restrictions
- Yes, but notify me beforehand
- Yes, but maintain my anonymity
- No, for background only
Extra Options
Would you like to participate in multimedia features?
- Voice interview
- Visual recording only
- Audio and video
- No, I'm not interested
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