Are You a British Person Aged 100 or Over? We'd Love to Hear From You.
According to recent statistics, the population 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 male individuals reaching 100 has grown by 200% from 910 to 3,100. Over the same timeframe, the count of female individuals reaching 100 nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to receive stories from individuals who have reached 100, their family or companions, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s major happenings and shifts.
Thinking Back: Your Advice
Looking back, what advice would you give to your past self? What is your key to a long life? Share with us.
Contribute Your Journey
Describe your journey of being a centenarian in the form below.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.
Your responses, which can be confidential, are secure as the entry system is secured. We will exclusively employ the information you provide for the aim of this story.
How to Reach Us
- Full name
- Place of residence
- Share some background (e.g., years lived and what you do) – Optional
- Share your experience of reaching centenarian status – Please include as much detail as possible
- Submit a picture – If you wish (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Contact details – telephone number and contact email – If you choose
How We Use Your Story
Can we publish your response?
- Yes, without restrictions
- Yes, but notify me beforehand
- Yes, but please keep me anonymous
- No, for background only
Additional Opportunities
Are you open to audio or video interviews?
- Audio only
- Visual recording only
- Both sound and visual
- No, thank you
By submitting your response, you are accepting to provide your information for this article.
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