Ali is also a Newcastle graduate, having gained her BDS in 1993. During her early associate years, Ali worked at the award winning Greenfields House practice in Stockton, and has brought her high standards of care and service to general practice in Carlisle.

Having worked full-time in the practice for many years, Ali now divides her week between the twin responsibilities of looking after her patients and her family; Jack and Ali have two children and live just outside Carlisle.