I would only add that some may hold on to their life CAA licenses - you will remain restricted to in sight of the surface.
There are plenty of opportunities to fly safely over / on top, but as ever experience is everything and as many opportunities to get "caught out".
At least with the base being at a good height and tops not too far above these days most PPL's should be able to manage a controlled descent on instruments, the problems start when the base and the ground close in, or the descent through IMC becomes longer. If you are climbing to stay on top and / or there is any indication the base is descending thinking very carefully about your next course of action. Equally monitor your destination through out the flight.