Okay, I went in and told the doctor about my voice again, and he told me to make sure I don't use my voice abrasively and to rest it AGAIN! Thank god for you guys, because I started bombarding him with all the info I have gathered from everyone here, and I demanded to see a specialist. He finally granted my request, and I am now awaiting a date by post to go to an ear nose and throat specialist!
Yay! I can't believe my GP was just going to send me back out without soing anything - I told him what my job was and everything! I am considering moving to a new doctors after this incident!

But at least I've started the ball rolling (no thanks to the NHS)!

Thanks again for your support

Alex