Hi - my mother is currently in hospital following a deterioration of her vascuar dementia ( caused by brain haemorhage 3 years ago). She has lived at home with carers and lots if family support. 6 weeks ago she started acting bizarrely and trying to constantly leave the house saying it wasn't her house. She was constantly packing and even tried to set fire to bits of paper. She is going through the hospital assessments now and has failed capacity and so they have said it is unsafe for her to go home. The social worker requested a psychiatric assessment and the result was the psychiatrist feels she needs nursing care and not residential. She is unpredictable and very confused at times, she has also displayed episodes of aggression. There is a DST meeting next week which I have to attend. I know nothing about this but realise it could mean her care would be funded and the would get the level of care she requires. I have seen the care to be different website and notice they sell a book on CHC etc but it only applies to England. I live in wales - has anyone been in this situation and what prep do I need to do for the meeting. I'm not in great health myself ( perforated bowel ) but I don't want to let her down and will attend but feel I should do some preparation. Thank you all - any advice gratefully received xxx