There seems to be some confusion here.
The majority of the new rules are aimed at (A) holders.
The bit that applies to helicopters is that if you hold an ICAO IR(H) then you only need to pass a skills test to gain an EASA IR(H).
This is all subject to you finding at ATO that doesn't require any training before undertaking the test.
NigelH - it's exactly the same situation you find yourself in with regards to obtaining an EASA 109 Type Rating...