ESA (WRAG) to JSA

My wife works full time 35 hours plus, so what would happen when time runs out with ESA (WRAG)but don't feel fit enough to join JSA, would it be up to my wife to support me? If is was up to my wife to support me, what would happend if I decided to give JSA a go, would I be able to request only part-time work? Also, what happens if I start to claim JSA and the 12 months runs out before I find a job, is there another benefit to claim?

When i lost my job at the NHS last year i was told by the job centre i would be better off claiming ESA as JSA is only paid for 26 weeks in your own right as a tax payer. I am in the same boat at the moment my ESA(CB) also runs out shortly but because my hubby works more than 24 hours there is no other benefits that we can claim at all.

Thanks Gordon, so you don't think I would be eligible for any benefits once ESA runs out? I'm guessing this is because I am married (or have a partner as if I am married)who is working full time. I understand you're expertise is not in JSA, but it's helpful to hear your comments.

It really is a very bad situation this government is leaving sick people in because of the time limited benefits, as if you're suddenly fit for work once the benefits run out!!! They certainly aren't looking after married couples anymore!

No indeed not.
The other side of the coin is that if one has always paid their NI believing this will help if they ever need to get ESA/IB/DLA etc and ultimately their pension and continue to get it paid once on the old IB for it to be stopped after a year is really wrong.
Also your benefits were for you and you alone regardless of your partner. Now with the new welfare it is about the money from others coming into the house, all very wrong. In my case I married recently and never believed the govt would be so radical. If I had stayed single and my hubby lived at his mums, allegedly, then money would be forthcoming. This again is wrong and allows many to cheat.
All shows about the witch hunt the govt has to the sick and disabled.