For anyone interested or in need.:

Searching around I came across this list of reptile vets from another forum. It might help someone out there...though I haven't used, or can vouch for any. Might prove better than the Yellow Pages!

http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/shelled-turtles-tortoise/233026-vets-recommended-tortoise-vets-11.html  

Regards, David nr York.   Feedback welcomed.