Are You a UK Centenarian? We'd Love to Learn Your Story.

Based on recent data, the count of centenarians in the UK has grown by 100% from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.

From 2004 and 2024, the number of male centenarians has tripled from 910 to 3,100. Over the identical years, the amount of female centenarians nearly 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 changes.

Thinking Back: Your Wisdom

Thinking back over the years, what wisdom would you give to your past self? What is your key to a extended longevity? Share with us.

Share Your Experience

Share your experience of reaching 100 years 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 without your name, are safe as the submission method is encrypted. We will exclusively employ the data you provide for the purpose of this article.

Contact Information

  • Name
  • Your location
  • Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g., years lived and profession) – Not required
  • Share your experience of being a centenarian – Provide extensive information
  • Share an image – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
  • Your information – mobile number and e-mail – If you choose

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Can we publish your response?

  1. Yes, without restrictions
  2. Yes, but notify me beforehand
  3. Yes, but please keep me anonymous
  4. No, do not publish

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Richard Kerr

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