More young people than ever are coming forward to explore their gender identity. Doctors are divided about the best way to help - so what is the evidence?

More young people than ever are coming forward to explore their gender identity. Last year, 2,500 under-18s were referred to NHS Englandâs gender identity clinics for support. Some are hoping to get access to potentially irreversible treatments as soon as they can. Doctors are divided about the best way to help - so what is the evidence? Dr Faye Kirkland investigates how much we understand about the care being offered to transgender children.