I'm from the UK too. Have you tried applying for Access to Work, I believe they can provide fm systems and amplified phones etc. I have a Smartlink fm system provided by Disabled Students Allowance, it works well as an fm system, i.e. a lecturer speaking from a distance, but you can also use it to hear people much nearer in normal conversations, with the zoom microphone, which does help in background noise. You can also get an adaptor to use your Smartlink with a phone, you can then hear the callers voice in both HAs with no background noise. Also can you lipread, if not maybe you could enrol for classes, it will help.
