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  • 4 June 2026

    100th birthday celebration at Björken

    Today, Ture Sehlberg turns 100 years old and is being celebrated in grand style at the Björken residence in Boden. Ture has spent 40 years (!) as a retiree in Boden and is a well-known local figure wh...
    • Support and care
    • Community and development
  • 15 May 2026

    A safe and fulfilling life

    – Say it with a smile, sings Allan, taking his wife Gun’s hand. Gun turns to him and sings back: – And a twinkle in your eye.
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    • Support and care
  • 17 March 2026

    Boden strengthens meal preparedness with government support

    The Municipality of Boden has been awarded SEK 1.26 million to strengthen its ability to provide meals in schools, healthcare and social care services during a crisis or war.
    • Community and development
    • Support and care
    • Preschool and education
  • 2 March 2026

    Boden and Luleå to explore closer cooperation

    The municipalities of Boden and Luleå intend to explore closer cooperation within the guardianship authority. The municipalities will now develop a proposal on how a joint Chief Guardian Committee cou...
    • Municipality and politics
    • Support and care
  • 25 February 2026

    A personal oasis for creative expression

    JobbCenter’s studio for culture and “healthcare by prescription” was recently inaugurated in Björken’s centrally located premises in Boden. The art group is part of the vibrant activities taking place...
    • Community and development
    • Support and care
  • 26 January 2026

    Jump for a healthier Boden – join the “Stand up and jump” campaign

    In week 5, the Municipality of Boden is taking part in Generation PEP’s national campaign “Stand Up and Jump 2026”. The goal is to get people all over Sweden moving by completing at least 10,000 jumps...
    • Community and development
    • Support and care
  • 26 December 2025

    Crisis support following the Christmas day incident

    Due to the serious act of violence that occurred in Boden on Christmas Day, the Municipality of Boden is activating its crisis support team. The team will be available at Överluleå Church on Saturday,...
    • Community and development
    • Support and care
  • 18 November 2025

    Sturegården in Boden certified as antibiotic-smart elderly care

    The dementia care unit at Sturegården has become the first unit in Boden Municipality — and one of the first in Sweden — to be certified as Antibiotic-Smart Elderly and Disability Care.
    • Support and care
  • 17 November 2025

    A Week free from violence 17 to 23 November

    This week we are highlighting the Week Free From Violence. The aim is to raise awareness of men's violence against women, violence in close relationships and honour based violence, as well as to show ...
    • Support and care
  • 17 November 2025

    Appreciated service adds a golden touch to the workplace

    Jennifer Nilsson and Gerd Lindgren work in the service team at Boden Business Park. With cheerful attitudes and a keen eye for detail, they help keep things running smoothly and add that little extra ...
    • Jobs and business
    • Support and care
  • 13 November 2025

    New event: Boden Children’s Days 2025

    For the first time, Boden Children’s Days will be held from 20–26 November 2025 – a week where children take centre stage. Throughout the week, there will be films, music, new circus, lectures, and wo...
    • Community and development
    • Support and care
    • Municipality and politics
  • 11 November 2025

    Smart welfare technology in an inspiring setting

    The atmosphere was lively when Boden Municipality’s new inspiration environment for welfare technology was inaugurated at Garnis Elderly Centre. Curious visitors, residents, and relatives mingled a...
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    • Support and care
  • 10 November 2025

    Safer and faster support with the new social services act

    On 1 July, a new Social Services Act came into effect. The legislation lowers the threshold for accessing social services and makes it easier for citizens to receive the support they need — more safel...
    • Support and care
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  • 2 October 2025

    When healthcare comes closer – appreciated meetings at the service points

    During the summer, the municipal healthcare unit visited the service points in Gunnarsbyn, Harads, and Unbyn. They were joined by representatives from the Public Dental Service (Folktandvården) and th...
    • Community and development
    • Support and care
  • 30 September 2025

    Shorter working days – for better balance and health

    Boden Municipality is introducing a trial period with shorter working days within the Individual and Family Services department. From 16 September, employees will finish their working day at 16.00 eve...
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    • Support and care
  • 30 September 2025

    Skills boost in healthcare – 37 employees have taken the step

    Through the project Kompetenslyft i vården (KLiV), untrained staff in elderly care and home care have the opportunity to grow in their profession directly in the workplace. Paulina Akpikpi at Sture...
    • Support and care