IMC rating - post PPL minimum hours

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Folks,

To get an IMC rating issued, CAA states:

Restricted Instrument Ratings (IMC / IR(R)) | Private Pilots | Personal Licences and Training
The course consists of a minimum of 15 hours, all dual instruction, with a written examination and skill test. The pilot must have completed 25 hours post-PPL flying before the rating can be issued.

I have NPPL(SSEA) and about 30 P1 hours flown post license issue. Does it mean I need to do another 25 hrs after I finish the conversion training and get my PPL? Or do the NPPL hours count towards the IMC requirements?

Thanks!