Understanding the emotional content of the doctor-patient relationship

Founded in 1969 for the study of the doctor-patient relationship, the UK Balint Society continues to promote and develop the legacy of psychoanalysts Michael and Enid Balint whose work and ideas remain at the heart of all that we do.

Having recently celebrated our 50th anniversary, we are pleased to report that the Society is in very good health. From its earliest beginnings in supporting the work of General Practitioners, we now bring together a diverse range of professional groupings, from health, social care, and beyond. During the Covid pandemic, the Society was quickly able to support and develop the transition to on-line working which has had unexpected benefits in enabling us to connect those working in far-flung or rural locations. 

We hope you find our new website useful and informative. Please get in touch if you have suggestions about how we might improve what we are already offering here. 

Enid and Michael Balint

Belfast Balint Conference 2024

Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd November 2024

This weekend event will provide an opportunity for clinical and other professions and those in training to explore their feelings about patients in the safety of small groups. Balint groups provide a framework for reflecting on our practice.… Read More

For further detail and to book click HERE

Online Workshop - Teams or Zoom? Which platform gives the best Balint experience?

Saturday 30th November 2024 10:30 to 12:30

The next Online Leaders' Workshop will take place on Saturday 30th November 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.  We will be exploring how different platforms may impact our relational experience as leaders and participants of online Balint Groups.… Read More

For further detail and to book click HERE

Leeds Balint Study Day, Metropole Hotel

Balint groups across the professions

6th December 2024

We are delighted to bring to you our Leeds Balint event.

This one-day event will be taking place at the Met Hotel, Leeds.

The theme for this year’s study day is, “Balint groups across the professions.” 

The day will begin… Read More

For further detail and to book click HERE

Bristol Balint Study Day 2025

We are delighted to be able to offer a study day on Saturday 8th March 2025 between 9:30am and 4:15pm at 11 Orchard Street, Bristol which has been home to the Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy, a psychoanalytic training organisation, since… Read More

Balint London Leadership Study Day 2025

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FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 2025

We are happy to confirm our very popular London Leadership Study Day will take place at Swiss Cottage, London on Friday 6th June 2025.

Leadership study days are suitable for those who have experience of being a member of a Balint group and… Read More

Oxford Balint Weekend 2025

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FRIDAY 26TH TO SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2025

We are excited to announce the dates for our annual Oxford Balint Weekend at historic Corpus Christi, Oxford University.  

Booking will open April 2025.