Do You Know 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 grown by 100% from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
From 2004 and 2024, the figure of men aged 100 or over has grown by 200% from 910 to 3,100. Over the same timeframe, the amount of female centenarians increased by nearly 100% from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to hear from centenarians, their loved ones or companions, about what it has been like to live through the past century’s seismic events and changes.
Thinking Back: Your Wisdom
In retrospect, what wisdom would you give to your past self? What is your secret to a extended longevity? Tell us your thoughts.
Contribute Your Journey
Describe your journey of being a centenarian in the submission area.
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 form is secured. We will exclusively employ the data you provide for the aim of this feature.
Ways to Get in Touch
- Full name
- Where do you live?
- Provide personal details (e.g., years lived and profession) – Voluntary
- Share your experience of being a centenarian – Please include as much detail as possible
- Submit a picture – If you wish (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Personal data – telephone number and contact email – Voluntary
Publication Preferences
Are you open to publication?
- Yes, entirely
- Yes, but reach out first
- Yes, but please keep me anonymous
- No, do not publish
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