Tell us: did you move to the countryside for retirement and come to regret it?

England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty has warned of the potential downsides of choosing to spend the later part of your life in a rural area. He urged people to think carefully about the challenges of rural life as they get older, including poor access to healthcare, limited public transport and the risk of becoming isolated or dependent on others.We want to hear from the people people who have experienced these challenges. Did you move to the countryside for your retirement and find it more difficult to access the services and support you need? Are you feeling dependent on others to get around and access amenities, leaving you wishing you’d stayed in a town or city? Or have you moved back to a city, finding rural life too isolating as you become older?Share your experiencePlease share your responses in the form below, Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see our tips guide.NameWhere do you live?Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g. age, background, what you do) Optional Did you move to the countryside for your retirement and find it more difficult to access the services and support you need?Please include as much detail as possible. Are you feeling dependent on others to get around and access amenities, leaving you wishing you’d stayed in a town or city? OptionalPlease include as much detail as possible. Or have you moved back to a city, finding rural life too isolating as you become older? OptionalPlease include as much detail as possible. If you are happy to, please upload a photo of yourself here OptionalPlease note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB.Choose fileYour contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.Email address Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.You can add more information here OptionalIf you include other people's names please ask them first.By submitting your response, you are agreeing to share your details with us for this feature.If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.