I have an eating disorder. Specifically Anorexia Nervosa, with some Bulimic tendencies.

If I were to be formally diagnosed, would this affect my ability to work with children, as a nurse, in the UK? I've read that diagnosis of an ED (which is a mental illness) can prevent a person from working with children.

If anyone has any information, I'd greatly appreciate it.
ETA: Medical records aren't private within the public sector. Think about it, would a schizophrenic with violent tendencies be allowed to work on a children's ward?


And my ED is not about being fat, it something stemming from my childhood. I'm dealing with it.