Employ My Ability (EMA)

CQC good
AddressUnit 3, Trinity House, 43 South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1DH

About

Employ My Ability (EMA) is a care home in Dorchester in the South West of England. It provides support for younger adults under 65 with physical disabilities, sensory impairment and learning disabilities. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good ratings across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Specialist care

Learning disabilities
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

Nearby amenities

GP surgery0.2 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldLimited

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

Area figures for South West England.

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Employ My Ability (EMA) will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Employ My Ability (EMA) is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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