Do You Know a UK Centenarian? We Want to Learn Your Story.
Based on latest data, the count of people aged 100 and above in the UK has doubled from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
From 2004 and 2024, the figure of male individuals reaching 100 has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the identical years, the amount of female individuals reaching 100 nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are excited to hear from individuals who have reached 100, their family or close ones, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s seismic events and shifts.
Thinking Back: Your Wisdom
In retrospect, what wisdom would you give to your past self? What is your secret to a lengthy lifespan? Share with us.
Share Your Experience
Describe your journey of reaching 100 years in the form below.
Please tell us about yourself if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish.
Your responses, which can be confidential, are safe as the submission method is protected. We will only use the details you provide for the aim of this story.
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