Reports say more than 250 children of primary-school age are waiting for appointments at NHS gender clinics, with the youngest reported to be aged six or under. The articles state that there is no minimum age set for receiving gender-related care, and that the NHS previously indicated it aims to provide support to parents of very young children where needed. The coverage focuses on the waiting list and the age range of children currently waiting, rather than on changes to treatment criteria. It also notes that the existence of clinics and the referral pathway allow children to be assessed even at early ages, but do not detail how often assessments lead to any specific interventions. The NHS position referenced in the reports is that families of very young children should receive appropriate support during the process. The information presented centers on waiting times and eligibility criteria, with the main dispute in public discussion typically involving how services assess and respond to children in early childhood.