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

MSEG FREE Online Workshop

SATURDAY 21ST JUNE 2025

The Medical Student Engagement Group (MSEG) is holding a free online workshop on Saturday 21st June 2025 from 09.00-13.00 for all Society members who are involved in working with medical student groups or are planning to establish them. The… Read More

Oxford Balint Weekend 2025

The Relevance of Balint in a Digital World

FRIDAY 26TH TO SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2025

The Balint Society is extremely happy to invite you to our annual live event, the very longstanding Oxford Balint Weekend hosted at historic Corpus Christi College. It is taking place the weekend of the 26th September to the 28th of September… Read More

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Sligo Autumn Balint Symposium

Friday 7th November 2025

The Sligo Balint Symposium returns this autumn with a one-day event designed to offer doctors a rare space for reflection, regeneration, and reconnection with their work. It takes place on Thursday 7th November 2025 at the Radisson Blu… Read More

Scottish Balint Day

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday 8th November 2025

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for all those with an interest in Balint work to attend our Scottish Balint day held at the University of Dundee Medical School, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

Participants with all levels of experience… Read More