Thanks for all your input, things are a little clearer now!
Not sure if it's too late, but anyone wanting to claim something under the old regime of LASORS may be able to sneak in....
CAP804: Flight Crew Licensing: Mandatory Requirements, Policy and Guidance | Publications | About the CAA
"IMPORTANT: The CAA has announced a new date for implementation of European Regulations for flight crew licensing in the UK. Therefore any reference to 1 July 2012 should now read as 17 September 2012."